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Configuring Hosts (NSM Procedure)

You can configure hostnames in NSM that the Secure Access device can resolve to IP addresses. This feature is useful when:

• Your DNS server is not accessible to the Secure Access device.
• You use WINS to access servers within the LAN.
• Your corporate security policy does not allow internal servers to be listed on an external DNS or requires that internal hostnames are masked.

To configure hosts:

1. In the NSM navigation tree, select Device Manager > Devices. Click the Device Tree tab, and then double-click the Secure Access device for which you want to configure hosts.
2. Click the Configuration tab, and select System > Network Settings > Hosts. The corresponding workspace appears.
3. Add or modify settings as specified in Table 1.
4. Click one:
   • OK—Saves the changes.
   • Cancel—Cancels the modification.

Table 1: Configuring Host Details

Option	Function	Your Action
Settings tab
IP	Specifies the IP address of the hostname.	Enter the IP address.
Name(S)	Specifies the hostnames that the Secure Access device can resolve to the IP address.	Enter a comma delimited list of hostnames.
Comment	Allows you to enter a comment of 200 words or less (optional).	Enter the comment.