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Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK542
State Code
OBT59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers.It applies to individuals working as network technicians and network administrators or in other network support roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install router
  • 1.1 Identify and analyse existing router performance against organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Review existing network design documentation and determine alignment to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Determine network element additions and upgrades according to organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Develop and document installation plan and submit document to required personnel
  • 1.5 Obtain installation plan sign off from required personnel
2. Configure basic router operation
  • 2.1 Determine basic routing requirements and operating parameters according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.2 Select required media, cables, ports, connectors and connect routers to network devices and hosts according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.3 Set basic parameters and router firmware according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.4 Save and back up router configuration files according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.5 Implement required router security and configure static and default routes according to installation plan specifications
3. Configure dynamic classless routing protocols
  • 3.1 Calculate and apply required classless IP addressing scheme using variable length subnet mapping (VLSM) to a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN) environment according to router specifications
  • 3.2 Configure and verify required classless routing protocols according to router specifications
4. Apply troubleshooting processes
  • 4.1 Troubleshoot device configuration and network connectivity according to network specifications
  • 4.2 Identify and correct problems with IP addressing and host configurations according to network specifications
  • 4.3 Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV08 ICTNWK507 Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers Unit of competency