Counter-intuitive use of icons in column "Tagged" on page VLANs / Device Interfaces #4374

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opened 2025-12-29 18:35:23 +01:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @jbakklund on GitHub (Dec 17, 2020).

Originally assigned to: @jeremystretch on GitHub.

Environment

  • Python version: 3.7.3
  • NetBox version: 2.10.1

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create at least one VLAN.
  2. Add this VLAN to a couple of device interfaces, some in access mode, and others as tagged (switchport mode trunk).
  3. Navigate to the VLAN you just created (on page .../ipam/vlans/X/ where X represents the VLANs unique database key).
  4. Click on the tab "Device Interfaces".

Expected Behavior

In the column "Tagged", I would expect to see a kind of positive checkmark or icon for interfaces participating in the given VLAN with its 802.1Q mode set to "Tagged", and a kind of negative icon for interfaces participating in Access Mode.

Observed Behavior

This seems to have been swapped around: Interfaces where the VLAN is actually tagged are listed with a red X, which I interpret as a "No" - this interface is not tagged, while interfaces not being tagged are listed with a green Checkmark, which I interpret as a "Yes" - this one is tagged.

ipam_vlans_x_interfaces

The current use of icons seems counter-intuitive for a column named "Tagged". I think the usage should be swapped around, or the column could be renamed "Access Mode", or simply named "Mode" while using text showing "Access" or "Tagged" instead of the icons.

Originally created by @jbakklund on GitHub (Dec 17, 2020). Originally assigned to: @jeremystretch on GitHub. ### Environment * Python version: 3.7.3 * NetBox version: 2.10.1 ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Create at least one VLAN. 2. Add this VLAN to a couple of device interfaces, some in access mode, and others as tagged (switchport mode trunk). 3. Navigate to the VLAN you just created (on page .../ipam/vlans/X/ where X represents the VLANs unique database key). 4. Click on the tab "Device Interfaces". ### Expected Behavior In the column "Tagged", I would expect to see a kind of positive checkmark or icon for interfaces participating in the given VLAN with its 802.1Q mode set to "Tagged", and a kind of negative icon for interfaces participating in Access Mode. ### Observed Behavior This seems to have been swapped around: Interfaces where the VLAN is actually tagged are listed with a red X, which I interpret as a "No" - this interface is not tagged, while interfaces not being tagged are listed with a green Checkmark, which I interpret as a "Yes" - this one is tagged. ![ipam_vlans_x_interfaces](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/33431806/102481800-88bd1d80-4062-11eb-8be0-062a9d9fab9e.png) The current use of icons seems counter-intuitive for a column named "Tagged". I think the usage should be swapped around, or the column could be renamed "Access Mode", or simply named "Mode" while using text showing "Access" or "Tagged" instead of the icons.
adam added the type: bugstatus: accepted labels 2025-12-29 18:35:23 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:35:23 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2020):

Thank you for the detailed bug report!

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2020): Thank you for the detailed bug report!
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Reference: starred/netbox#4374