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Plan wireless mesh networks

Plan wireless mesh networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN527
State Code
OCV63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
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 conduct 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 requirements of wireless mesh network (WMN)
  • 1.1 Obtain WMN design specifications and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Evaluate the use of frequency bands when operating the WMN
  • 1.3 Evaluate and select wireless technology, internet protocol (IP) version and mesh routing protocol in line with design specifications and scope
  • 1.4 Specify and source hardware and software requirements
2. Prepare detailed WMN designs
  • 2.1 Determine and evaluate the maximum line of sight distances achievable between backbone nodes and 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 links required between mesh nodes and confirm design is within specifications
  • 2.4 Design backbone links in mesh topology and determine scalability of future deployments
  • 2.5 Select location of the internet gateway for the WMN
  • 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 masks
  • 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 WMN plan
  • 4.1 Document design, installation plan and drawings for the WMN
  • 4.2 Following installation, configuration and testing of the WMN, incorporate required 'as built' amendments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD03 ICTTEN517 Plan a wireless mesh network Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification