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Exclude private IPs from the audit<\/h2>\n

When auditing network-related data, there tend to be some occurrences of IPs that are constant and universal for their purpose on the network.<\/p>\n

For example, 192.168.1.2 is a private IP address and is often used as a router IP or default gateway on many routers.<\/p>\n

In the User\/Device Geo reporting section of GAT+, we have added a feature that will allow admins to exclude these private IPs from the reporting audit so that more valuable and distinct data is presented.<\/p>\n

Private IPs exclusion<\/h3>\n

To add the IPs you want to exclude, navigate to Configuration > IP Addresses > Exclusions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the middle of the screen, there is a + Add: Private IP<\/strong> button. Click on it.<\/p>\n

Then, a field above to enter the Private IP exclusion will be displayed. Enter the IP address you want to be excluded.<\/p>\n

When ready, click on the Update<\/strong> blue button below.<\/p>\n

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Result<\/h3>\n

The specified IPs will not be visible in the User\/Device geo reporting section.<\/p>\n

Private IPs specified here will be ignored in User\/Device Geo Reporting module. CIDR notation (eg. 192.168.0.15\/24) is not supported. Note that it may take a while for settings to propagate to extensions.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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