= IP set
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An **IP Set** is a data structure used primarily in the context of firewalls and network security systems to manage and store sets of IP addresses efficiently. IP sets allow network administrators to: 1. **Group IP Addresses**: Instead of creating individual rules for each IP address, administrators can create a single entry that represents a set of IPs. This is particularly useful for managing rules related to large numbers of IP addresses, such as those belonging to known malicious sources or trusted partners.
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