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Question & Answer
Question
Why can you create Geolocation objects in the Event Filter policy but not use them in the Event Filter policy?
Answer
The Geolocation object allows or denies network access based on the geographical location of an IP address. Although the Geolocation objects can be created in the Event Filter policy, these objects can only be applied to the Network Access Policy (NAP) rules.
After a Geolocation object object is created in the Event Filter policy, you will notice that they will not display in the Event Filter policy as Available objects. This is by design.
Example:
Create Geolocation object in the Event Filter policy.

The Geolocation object will not display in the Event Filter policy Available objects.

If you want to use the Geolocation object, it can only be applied to NAP rules. For addition assistance on creating Geolocation objects, see the IBM Knowledge Center - Configure Geolocation objects.
After a Geolocation object object is created in the Event Filter policy, you will notice that they will not display in the Event Filter policy as Available objects. This is by design.
Example:
Create Geolocation object in the Event Filter policy.

The Geolocation object will not display in the Event Filter policy Available objects.

If you want to use the Geolocation object, it can only be applied to NAP rules. For addition assistance on creating Geolocation objects, see the IBM Knowledge Center - Configure Geolocation objects.
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Document Information
More support for:
IBM Security Network Protection
Software version:
5.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
Operating system(s):
Firmware
Document number:
280127
Modified date:
23 January 2021
UID
swg21983886
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