Object Type: Layer 2 Network#

The Layer 2 Network object type documents VLANs. A Layer 2 network represents a logical network segment at OSI Layer 2 and connects ports on switches with each other.

Usage#

• VLAN Management: Document all VLANs with ID, name, and description.
• Port Assignment: Assign switch ports to a VLAN.
• Layer 3 Linking: Connect VLANs with IP subnets for complete network documentation.
• Security Zones: Use Layer 2 networks to document network segmentation and security zones.

Assigned Categories#

Global Categories#

• General
• QinQ SP-VLAN
• QinQ CE-VLAN
• Logbook

Specific Category#

The specific category for this object type is Layer 2 Net. The specific category for this object type is Assigned ports. The specific category for this object type is Assigned logical ports.

Technical Reference#