ZyXEL Communications 200 Series User Manual
ZyWALL USG 100/200 Series User’s Guide
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Addresses
36.1 Overview
Address objects can represent a single IP address or a range of IP addresses. Address groups
are composed of address objects and other address groups.
are composed of address objects and other address groups.
36.1.1 What You Can Do Using The Addresses Screens
• The Address screen (
) provides a summary of all addresses in
the ZyWALL. Use the Address Add/Edit screen to create a new address or edit an
existing one.
existing one.
• Use the Address Group summary screen (
) and the Address
Group Add/Edit screen, to maintain address groups in the ZyWALL.
36.1.2 What You Need To Know About Addresses /Groups
Address objects and address groups are used in dynamic routes, firewall rules, application
patrol, content filtering, and VPN connection policies. For example, addresses are used to
specify where content restrictions apply in content filtering. Please see the respective sections
for more information about how address objects and address groups are used in each one.
patrol, content filtering, and VPN connection policies. For example, addresses are used to
specify where content restrictions apply in content filtering. Please see the respective sections
for more information about how address objects and address groups are used in each one.
Address groups are composed of address objects and address groups. The sequence of
members in the address group is not important.
members in the address group is not important.
See
for related information on these screens.
36.2 Address Summary Screen
The address screens are used to create, maintain, and remove addresses. There are the types of
address objects.
address objects.
• HOST - a host address is defined by an IP Address.
• RANGE - a range address is defined by a Starting IP Address and an Ending IP
Address.
• SUBNET - a network address is defined by a Network IP address and Netmask subnet
mask.
The Address screen provides a summary of all addresses in the ZyWALL. To access this
screen, click Object > Address > Address.
screen, click Object > Address > Address.