A Virtual LAN (VLAN) represents an isolated layer two domain, identified by a name and a numeric ID (1-4094) as defined in [IEEE 802.1Q](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.1Q). VLANs are arranged into [VLAN groups](./vlangroup.md) to define scope and to enforce uniqueness.
A 12-bit numeric ID for the VLAN, 1-4094 (inclusive).
### Name
The configured VLAN name.
### Status
The VLAN's operational status.
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Additional statuses may be defined by setting `VLAN.status` under the [`FIELD_CHOICES`](../../configuration/data-validation.md#field_choices) configuration parameter.
### Role
The user-defined functional [role](./role.md) assigned to the VLAN.
### VLAN Group or Site
The [VLAN group](./vlangroup.md) or [site](../dcim/site.md) to which the VLAN is assigned.
