Network Group Alias

A network group alias is a set of configurations that consist of host and network configurations. Network configurations are complete networks in the form 192.168.10.0/24 or IP address range in the form 192.168.10.10-192.168.10.20. Host configuration is in the form of single IP address, 192.168.10.23.

A network group alias can contain multiple definitions for host, network, and IP address range. A maximum of eight (8) host entries, eight (8) network entries and eight (8) IP addresses range entries can be configured inside a network group alias. A maximum of 32 network group alias entries can be created.

A network group alias is used in IP firewall rules to substitute hosts, subnets and IP address ranges:

To edit or delete a network alias configuration:

  1. Go to Configuration > Devices.
  2. Select RF Domains from the options on left-hand side of the UI, and then go to the Network Group Alias tab.
    Name Displays the administrator assigned name of the network group alias.
    Host Displays all host aliases configured in this network group alias. Displays a blank column if no host alias is defined.
    Network Displays all network aliases configured in this network group alias. Displays a blank column if no network alias is defined.
  3. Select Edit to modify the attributes of an existing policy or Delete to remove obsolete policies from the list of those available. Select Add to create a new Network Group Alias. Copy to copy an existing policy or Rename to rename an existing policy.
  4. If adding a new Network Group Alias, provide it a name of up to 32 characters.
    Note

    Note

    The Network Group Alias Name always starts with a dollar sign ($).
  5. Define the following network group alias parameters:
    Host Specify the Host IP address for up to eight IP addresses supporting network aliasing. Select the down arrow to add the IP address to the table.
    Network Specify the netmask for up to eight IP addresses supporting network aliasing. Subnets can improve network security and performance by organizing hosts into logical groups. Applying the subnet mask to an IP address separates the address into a host address and an extended network address. Select the down arrow to add the mask to the table.
  6. Within the Range table, use the + Add Row button to specify the Start IP address and End IP address for the alias range or double-click on an existing an alias range entry to edit it.
  7. Select OK when completed to update the network group alias rules. Select Reset to revert the screen back to its last saved configuration.