> Source: [sk176264](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk176264)

# sk176264 -  Searching for a "wildcard object" with the IP or CIDR Query in SmartConsole does not work

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk176264 |
| Date Created | 2021-11-17 |
| Last Modified | 2026-01-22 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | SmartConsole |
| Versions | R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- Searching for a "wildcard object" with the IP or CIDR Query in SmartConsole is not possible

## Cause

Prior to R82 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator Take 25, the SmartConsole search engine mechanism di not support wilcard search.

## Solution

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This problem was fixed. The fix is included starting from:

* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R82](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/Default.htm) starting from Take 25

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the [Recommended version](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk95746) ([Security Gateway](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/73) / [VSX](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/359) / [Security Management Server](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/184) / [Multi-Domain Security Management Server](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/166) / [SmartConsole](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/191)).

If you choose not to upgrade, [contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for your version.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing it.  
For faster resolution and verification, collect these files:

1. [CPinfo](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk92739) file from the Management Server involved in the case.
2. [CPinfo](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk92739) file from the Security Gateway / each Cluster Member involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**   
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168597).

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