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AvantGuard - DNSFilter

AvantGuard - DNSFilter

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Overview

This node interacts with the AvantGuard DNSFilter API to retrieve information about IP addresses. Specifically, the "IP Addresses All" operation fetches a list of all IP addresses known to the service, potentially filtered or paginated by additional query parameters. This node is useful for network administrators and security professionals who want to monitor or analyze IP address data related to DNS filtering activities.

Practical examples include:

  • Retrieving all IP addresses flagged by the DNS filter for further analysis.
  • Paginating through large sets of IP address data to integrate with other monitoring tools.
  • Automating reports on IP address activity within a network environment.

Properties

Name Meaning
Additional Query Parameters Optional JSON object to specify extra query parameters such as pagination (e.g., page).

The "Additional Query Parameters" property allows users to add custom query parameters to the API request. For example, setting the page parameter enables pagination control over the returned IP addresses.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the list of IP addresses retrieved from the API. The structure typically includes metadata about the response and an array of IP address objects with their associated details.

If the API supports binary data in responses, it would be handled accordingly, but based on the provided code and operation, the output is primarily JSON-formatted data representing IP addresses.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the AvantGuard DNSFilter API.
  • The node depends on the external @avantguardllc/n8n-openapi-node package for building requests.
  • Network access to https://api.dnsfilter.com is necessary.
  • Proper configuration of the API authentication credentials within n8n is required.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Authentication failures due to missing or invalid API keys.
    • Network connectivity problems preventing access to the DNSFilter API.
    • Incorrectly formatted additional query parameters causing API errors.
  • Error Messages:

    • Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate issues with API credentials; verify and update the API key.
    • 400 Bad Request errors may result from malformed JSON in the "Additional Query Parameters"; ensure valid JSON syntax.
    • Timeout or network errors suggest connectivity issues; check firewall and internet access.

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