## Address Group

The address object for a group of addresses provides a way for you to group host addresses, address ranges and other address groups. By grouping addresses that use similar services and have similar actions, you can use groups to save time when creating rules.

Note: Before you create an address group, you first define the address objects-- single addresses, address ranges, or address groups-- that you want to use in the address group.

Use the fields in the Address dialog to enter the configuration information for the address object.

- Name Specifies the name for the address object.
- Description (Optional) Provides a brief description about the address object.
- Screen Specifies which Screen recognizes the address object. The default is All.
- Addresses Displays the address objects that can to be used to create the address group.
- Include List Specifies the address objects that are currently included in the address group. Use the Add or Remove buttons to modify the list.
- Exclude List Specifies the address objects that are excluded from the address group. For example, you can create an address group that includes all addresses except as specified in the Exclude List. Use the Add or Remove buttons to modify the list.

#### See also

Adding a Common Object