This read-create object specifies the desired administrative state (typically up or down) for an ATM Virtual Channel Link (VCL), controlling whether the VCL is enabled to carry traffic. The setting only applies to VCLs that terminate an ATM Virtual Channel Connection (not cross-connected to other VCLs), and operators use it to administratively shut down or bring up specific virtual circuits without deleting the configuration. The value defaults to 'down', requiring explicit configuration to activate the VCL.