*
     * @return the underlying address object
     */

    public Object getAddress() {
        return addr;
    }

    /**
     * Return the hostname of this address such as "MYCOMPUTER".
     *
     * @return the hostname of this address
     */

    public String getHostName() {
        if (addr instanceof NbtAddress) {
            return ((NbtAddress) addr).getHostName();
        }