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Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services

Configure, verify and troubleshoot WAN links and IP services

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK541
State Code
OBT61
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
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use required tools, equipment, software and protocols to install, operate and troubleshoot switches and routers in a medium-size enterprise network.It applies to individuals who are employed in desk technician and network support technician 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 medium enterprise Wide Area Network (WAN) links
  • 1.1 Review existing network design documentation and determine currency and completeness according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Analyse organisational security protocol requirements
  • 1.3 Determine access and security requirements of required tools, equipment, software
  • 1.4 Develop and document installation plans and detail prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements according to organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Obtain installation plan sign off from required personnel
2. Configure WAN links
  • 2.1 Determine WAN connection method requirements according to installation plan specifications
  • 2.2 Configure and verify required serial WAN configuration and WAN protocols according to vendor specifications
  • 2.3 Configure required virtual private network (VPN) and site-to-site technology according to vendor specifications
  • 2.4 Determine and configure an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) connection according to installation plan specifications
3. Configure and verify IP services on a router
  • 3.1 Configure, implement and verify a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) router operation according to vendor specifications
  • 3.2 Configure and verify internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) addressing according to vendor specifications
  • 3.3 Configure and verify the operation of network address translation (NAT) requirements according to installation plan specifications
4. Secure a network using router services
  • 4.1 Determine purpose and types of access control lists (ACLs) according to installation plan specifications
  • 4.2 Configure and apply ACLs according to network filtering requirements
  • 4.3 Secure access to the network router according to installation plan specifications
5. Troubleshoot medium enterprise WAN links
  • 5.1 Test WAN implementation links and align to installation plan service expectations
  • 5.2 Respond and rectify identified WAN implementation issues
  • 5.3 Document test results and rectification methods according to installation plan specifications
  • 5.4 Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel
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