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Plan a wireless mesh network

Plan a wireless mesh network

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN517
State Code
AWD03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design a scalable wireless access network using mesh technology for growing communities to provide users with secure wireless roaming beyond traditional wireless local area network (LAN) boundaries, and which are readily deployed in areas that lack wired backhaul.It applies to individuals who have proficient technical skills such as planning and field officers from private and public organisations who undertake work on wireless networking or radio communications equipment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research wireless mesh networks and formulate the system architecture
  • 1.1 Confirm, with regulatory spectrum management authority, the specific regulations regarding radio characteristics
  • 1.2 Contact customer to determine wireless mesh network design specifications
  • 1.3 Evaluate the use of frequency bands for operation of the wireless mesh networks (WMN)
  • 1.4 Evaluate and select wireless technology, internet protocol (IP) version and mesh routing protocol to satisfy design criteria
  • 1.5 Specify and source hardware and software requirements
2. Prepare a detailed plan for the mesh network
  • 2.1 Evaluate the maximum line of sight distances achievable between backbone nodes and between mesh nodes
  • 2.2 Plan sites where mesh nodes will be located and plot to scale on a map
  • 2.3 Estimate quantity and length of the links required between mesh nodes to ensure design is within specifications
  • 2.4 Design backbone links in mesh topology for scalability of future deployments
  • 2.5 Select location of the internet gateway for the network
  • 2.6 Allocate operating frequencies at mesh nodes, backbone nodes and wireless access points for optimum network performance with minimal interference from adjacent network routers
3. Plan IP addresses and subnet mask
  • 3.1 Produce an addressing scheme and allocate IP addresses and subnet mask to mesh nodes, backbone nodes and access points
  • 3.2 Produce a configuration scheme to secure network
4. Document the mesh network
  • 4.1 Document plans and drawings for the mesh network
  • 4.2 Produce an installation plan for building the mesh network
  • 4.3 Following installation, configuration and testing of the mesh network, incorporate 'as built' amendments, if appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3492 ICTTEN5217A Plan a wireless mesh network Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCV63 ICTTEN527 Plan wireless mesh networks Unit of competency