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Build small wireless local area networks

Build small wireless local area networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK425
State Code
OBT73
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 and arrange connectivity to a single zone wireless local area network (WLAN).It applies to individuals with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills involved in building wireless access points or wireless router in a small-to-medium enterprise or similar environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to build network
  • 1.1 Identify network needs and organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Determine position for user access point according to environmental and organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Plan schedule of works for preliminary work to be carried out according to organisational and technical requirements
2. Select, install and configure wireless access point
  • 2.1 Determine access point device according to organisational and technical requirements
  • 2.2 Install and configure access point and services according to organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Test access point and verify wireless connection and security arrangements according to task requirements
  • 2.4 Select, install and configure legacy equipment and wireless card
3. Configure network
  • 3.1 Configure security and other key parameters according to organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Test security and firewall arrangements according to organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Test network general compatibility and access with user equipment
4. Prepare network users
  • 4.1 Determine required network devices according to organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Establish and demonstrate user pairing and log-on arrangements
  • 4.3 Inform users of wireless network etiquette and traffic capacity issues according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.4 Develop user documentation and network settings according to organisational and technical standards
  • 4.5 Lodge documentation with required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP76 ICTNWK405 Build a small wireless local area network Unit of competency