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Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems

Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK605
State Code
AUV32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to produce a verified radio frequency (RF) design plan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) and to design, configure and troubleshoot secure integrated wireless systems.It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as wireless network installers, wireless network support specialists and wireless network engineers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and conduct a site survey for setting up a wireless network
  • 1.1 Assess client requirements to plan for selecting appropriate WLAN technology and network elements
  • 1.2 Evaluate existing network infrastructure and produce a wireless network topology to determine upgrade or new installation requirements
  • 1.3 Prepare basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or voice over WLAN applications
  • 1.4 Produce a survey model, including deployment characteristics to meet client requirements
  • 1.5 Produce a spectral analysis predictive layer 1 site survey verified by a physical site survey
  • 1.6 Analyse the survey results produced with an RF network design for a secure wireless network
  • 1.7 Conduct an RF field trial for final evaluation of network topology and network element placements
2. Prepare design specifications and plan for secure enterprise WLANs
  • 2.1 Prepare for work according to relevant legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards
  • 2.2 Produce design specifications and layout for wireless network, using spread spectrum technology for enhanced network security
  • 2.3 Review design plans to ensure sound WLAN RF principles and compliance with wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications
3. Configure and test a controller-based WLAN
  • 3.1 Produce a controller-based wireless architecture from a possible range of industry-based wireless network architectures
  • 3.2 Configure and test a WLAN controller and access points, using controller-based AP discovery and association to enable roaming facilities
  • 3.3 Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point
  • 3.4 Configure and test client operating system WLAN configuration and install vendor specific software and utilities where applicable
4. Configure and test WLAN security
  • 4.1 Review the general framework of wireless security and security components for securing the WLAN
  • 4.2 Configure and test identification assignments to network elements
  • 4.3 Configure and test authentication methods, using different sources of authentication
  • 4.4 Configure and test encryption methods to comply with network security policies
5. Conduct WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting
  • 5.1 Evaluate WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points and client methodologies
  • 5.2 Use networking tools to maintain and troubleshoot network
  • 5.3 Transfer device configurations and operating system (OS), using maintenance tools and commands
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7984 ICANWK605A Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT18 ICTNWK624 Configure advanced internetwork routing solutions Unit of competency