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Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network

Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK517
State Code
AUV07
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the best way computers and local area networks (LANs) can be connected to make a wide area network (WAN).It applies to individuals with excellent planning and information and communications technology (ICT) skills in networking areas who are required to research and recommend the most appropriate topology for a WAN.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify WAN needs
  • 1.1 Identify the different LAN, wireless local area network (WLAN) or virtual private network (VPN) segments of the proposed WAN
  • 1.2 Determine segment needs using functional analysis
  • 1.3 Estimate traffic content and volumes according to expected organisational usage, by examining telecommunications infrastructure
  • 1.4 Develop an organisational WAN functional matrix
2. Create WAN specification
  • 2.1 Determine resource requirements for each LAN, WLAN or VPN segment on the basis of functional analysis
  • 2.2 Consider and report how features of the physical environment affect WAN design
  • 2.3 Choose a WAN service appropriate to the amount and type of traffic expected to access the WAN
  • 2.4 Include redundant links in the proposed WAN connectivity for link backup purposes, in case the main link is disrupted
  • 2.5 Document appropriate WAN service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7967 ICANWK517A Determine best-fit topology for a wide area network Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV72 ICTNWK560 Determine best-fit topologies for wide area networks Unit of competency