Network : Network > Address Objects

Overview of the Network > Address Objects Page
The Network > Address Objects page comprises two tabs:
Although the two tabs are similar with similar functions, there are some differences between them.
Topics:
Address Objects Tab
Address Group Tab
Common Features
Each tab contains these common functions and each table contains the same column headings.
The bottom of each table displays the number of entries in the table.
Topics:
Common Functions
Search – Enter a search string to display only those entries containing the string. The search string is case insensitive.
Print icon – If your system has a printer, the printer icon becomes active. Click on the icon to print the contents of the table.
Refresh icon – Click on the icon to refresh the table display.
Select radio buttons – View all or a subset of the entries by selecting one of the radio buttons:
All Types - Displays all configured Address Objects or Address Groups.
Default - Displays those Address Objects or Address Groups configured by default on the firewall.
Custom - Displays only Address Objects or Address Groups with custom properties.
Load All button – Click on this button to load all Address Objects or Address Groups.
Common Column Headings
Checkbox – Click to select a custom entry.
# – The number of the entry in the table. This number changes depending on whether the column is sorted by ascending or descending order.
Name – The unique name of the Address Object or Address Group entry. If an Address Group entry is expanded, this column will show:
No Entries if the Address Group does not contain members.
Details – Shows the Address Object details. For an Address Group entry, this column is blank; an expanded entry, however, shows the details of the members of the group.
Type – Shows the Address Object type, such as Host, Network, Range, or FQDN. For an Address Group, the type is Group; an expanded entry shows the type of each member.
IP Version – Shows the IP version of the Address Object or Address Group member: IPv4 or IPv6.
Zone – Shows the assigned zone, any, of the Address Object or Address Group member.
Class – Shows whether the Address Object or Address Group is default (system defined) or custom (user defined).
Comments – Mouse over the Comment icon to display a pop-up window with details about the entry:
Address Object – Displays this information:
Referenced By: – What references the Address Object and the number of times it has been referenced. If the Address Object has not be referenced, this section will state No Listing.
Groups (Member of): – List of groups to which the Address Object belongs. If the Address Object does not belong to a group, this section will state No Listing.
Address Group – Displays this information:
Referenced By: – What references the Address Group and the number of times it has been referenced. If the Address Group has not be referenced, this section will state No Listing.
Groups (Member of): – List of groups to which the Address Group belongs. If the Address Group does not belong to a group, this section will state No Listing.
Members: – List of Address Objects that belong to this group. If the Address Group does not contain members, this section will state No Listing.
Configure — Displays Edit and Delete icons for individual entries. Only custom Address Objects and Address Groups can be deleted; only custom entries and some default entries can be edited. If an entry cannot be edited or deleted, the icon(s) will be dimmed.
Sorting the Entries
The Address Objects and Address Groups tabs display tables for easy viewing of address objects and address groups.
You can sort the entries in the table by clicking on the column header. The entries are sorted by ascending or descending order. The arrow to the right of the column entry indicates the sorting status. A down arrow means ascending order. An up arrow indicates a descending order.