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Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks

Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTRFN602
State Code
AWD84
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to specify the design of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) network architecture. It applies to individuals working as information and communication technologies (ICT) technicians, designing and operating WiMAX networks in wireless core and access networks. Wireless convergence technology in telecommunications particularly applies to the deployment of fast wireless broadband access.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to produce architecture designs for wireless broadband
  • 1.1 Review WiMAX specification 802.16 protocol structure for point-to-point (backhaul) and point-to-multipoint (end user) topologies, and identify requirements of network
  • 1.2 Assess technical characteristics and functions of network elements in WiMAX network
  • 1.3 Evaluate advantages of modulation techniques used in wireless access technologies
  • 1.4 Compare characteristics and operating principles of multiplexing techniques used at physical layer of wireless access technologies
2. Design architectures for proposed fixed and mobile WiMAX network
  • 2.1 Develop proposed network topology for fixed (802.16d) WiMAX network, showing relationship of network elements
  • 2.2 Develop proposed network topology for mobile (802.16e) WiMAX network showing relationship of network elements
  • 2.3 Evaluate design considerations between fixed and mobile WiMAX network and produce design specifications
  • 2.4 Determine appropriate multiple-antenna system in WiMAX design by considering their benefits
  • 2.5 Produce report on architecture design for WiMAX network
3. Evaluate network management products
  • 3.1 Research, analyse and evaluate current network management products
  • 3.2 Produce evaluation report on effectiveness of network management products that could be used to manage WiMAX network elements
4. Produce network designs for possible implementation
  • 4.1 Compare WiMAX with other competing wireless technologies and their interoperability
  • 4.2 Investigate inclusion of wireless fidelity (wi-fi) in the design architectures as complementary technology
  • 4.3 Use latest technical specifications and pricing to evaluate range of architecture design solutions
  • 4.4 Determine support and training requirements needed
  • 4.5 Produce implementation document on WiMAX architecture configurations and designs, and present to appropriate person for approval
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3413 ICTRFN6171A Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks Unit of competency