Creating Network Objects

Step 1

If you are accessing network objects from CDO, choose Objects > Other FTD Objects.

Step 2

Choose Objects > Object Management.

Step 3

Choose Network from the list of object types.

Step 4

Choose Add Object from the Add Network drop-down menu.

Step 5

Alternatively, you can clone an existing network object and edit the parameters to create a new network object. Click the Clone icon on the existing network object that you want to clone.

Step 6

Enter a Name.

Step 7

Optionally, enter a Description.

Step 8

In the Network field, select the required option and enter an appropriate value; see Network.

Step 9

(FQDN objects only) Select the DNS resolution from the Lookup drop-down menu to determine whether you want the IPv4, IPv6, or both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses associated with the FQDN.

Step 10

Manage overrides for the object:

• If you want to allow overrides for this object, check the Allow Overrides check box; see Allowing Object Overrides.
• If you want to add override values to this object, expand the Override section and click Add; see Adding Object Overrides.

Step 11

Click Save.