Range associates a range of IP addresses with an address object name. For example, you can associate a name with a specified range of network IP addresses and use that name to filter traffic to all hosts on that network. FIGURE 5-18 shows the Address dialog box for adding a new range of addresses to the range subtype.
TABLE 5-18 describes the controls for the Address dialog box for new range.
Table 5-18 Controls for New Range Address Dialog Box
Control |
Description |
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Name |
Specifies the name for the address object. |
Description |
(Optional) Provides a brief description about the address object. |
Screen |
(Optional) Restricts this range of addresses so that it applies to the selected Screen only. The default (All) means that all Screens recognize this object unless an object exists that has been specifically defined for a particular Screen and has the same name as the Screen for which it is defined. |
Starting IP Address |
Specifies the starting IP address in the range. |
Ending IP Address |
Specifies the ending IP address in the range. |
OK Button |
Stores the new or changed information and makes the Save Changes command button active. |
Cancel Button |
Cancels any new or changed information. |
Help Button |
Calls up the page of online help for this common object. |