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Build an enterprise wireless network

Build an enterprise wireless network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK432
State Code
OBT67
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
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build an enterprise, community or mesh wireless network internally and externally to buildings.It applies to individuals with task management, interpersonal and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills working in senior design roles in the networking area, who are required to develop complex wireless networks for organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install network
  • 1.1 Determine network requirements according organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Review existing network design documentation
  • 1.3 Identify network topology according to task requirements
  • 1.4 Identify required networking components according to technical and task requirements
  • 1.5 Determine usability of installation and safety equipment according to technical standards and organisational requirements
2. Install and configure access points
  • 2.1 Determine hardware according to task requirements
  • 2.2 Install and configure wireless access hardware according to task requirements
  • 2.3 Configure security, monitoring, logging and quality of service features and networks
  • 2.4 Calibrate test equipment according to task requirements
  • 2.5 Test wireless network systems performance according to task requirements
3.Install and configure antennas
  • 3.1 Select antennas according to task requirements
  • 3.2 Install and configure wireless network access antennas to technical specification and task requirements
  • 3.3 Measure and assess signal strength according to task requirements
  • 3.4 Resolve and report any radio frequency interference issues to required personnel
4. Finalise network activities
  • 4.1 Seek and respond to network performance feedback according to task requirements
  • 4.2 Review planned maintenance and network performance continuity upgrade requirements
  • 4.3 Document and store network settings and performance continuity recommendations according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Store unused ICT equipment according to organisational and industry procedures and guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP72 ICTNWK417 Build an enterprise wireless network Unit of competency