3.2.2.7.2.1. Objects

Various objects can be stored in the VPN data section, which can later be utilized in the frontend.

This view presents a window containing numerous preconfigured objects, mostly protocols. You can create and manage these objects from this section.

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You can filter your visualizations, using the search field, or by choosing the object type from the dropdown selector.

3.2.2.7.2.1.1. Creating a new VPN object

To create a new VPN object, click on the Create new button. It will display a window with the following configuration fields:

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  • Type:Object type:

    • Network: One network. Ex: 172.16.1.0/24

    • Host: One concrete host. Ex: 172.16.1.13

    • Protocol: One protocol. Ex: tcp: 443

  • Name: Object identifier name. It should have at least 4 characters.

  • Value: Enter a list of more than one protocol or [tcp|udp]:[port number] or icmp:[type-name|type|type/code].

  • Description: Here you can add a description of the object.

After adding values to the the fields, click on Confirm to save the configurations.

You can also edit and delete objects using the three-dot icon located at the right corner of the object row.

Later on, we will configure a rule in a farm using the object we have created, and the variable that we have created can be used to configure these rules.