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ICTRFN602
Produce and evaluate architecture designs for WiMAX networks

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Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to specify the design of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) network architecture.

It applies to individuals working as information and communication technologies (ICT) technicians, designing and operating WiMAX networks in wireless core and access networks. Wireless convergence technology in telecommunications particularly applies to the deployment of fast wireless broadband access.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce architecture designs for wireless broadband

1.1 Review WiMAX specification 802.16 protocol structure for point-to-point (backhaul) and point-to-multipoint (end user) topologies, and identify requirements of network

1.2 Assess technical characteristics and functions of network elements in WiMAX network

1.3 Evaluate advantages of modulation techniques used in wireless access technologies

1.4 Compare characteristics and operating principles of multiplexing techniques used at physical layer of wireless access technologies

2. Design architectures for proposed fixed and mobile WiMAX network

2.1 Develop proposed network topology for fixed (802.16d) WiMAX network, showing relationship of network elements

2.2 Develop proposed network topology for mobile (802.16e) WiMAX network showing relationship of network elements

2.3 Evaluate design considerations between fixed and mobile WiMAX network and produce design specifications

2.4 Determine appropriate multiple-antenna system in WiMAX design by considering their benefits

2.5 Produce report on architecture design for WiMAX network

3. Evaluate network management products

3.1 Research, analyse and evaluate current network management products

3.2 Produce evaluation report on effectiveness of network management products that could be used to manage WiMAX network elements

4. Produce network designs for possible implementation

4.1 Compare WiMAX with other competing wireless technologies and their interoperability

4.2 Investigate inclusion of wireless fidelity (wi-fi) in the design architectures as complementary technology

4.3 Use latest technical specifications and pricing to evaluate range of architecture design solutions

4.4 Determine support and training requirements needed

4.5 Produce implementation document on WiMAX architecture configurations and designs, and present to appropriate person for approval

Evidence of the ability to:

review and assess the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) communication architecture, hardware, protocols and networking systems for a new design

integrate other wireless technologies

analyse and evaluate competing wireless technologies

design viable WiMAX network solutions

assess network performance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the client business domain

explain current industry accepted network hardware and software products and their general features and capabilities

explain the design implications of the following:

current industry accepted WiMAX network protocols

remote user issues

management systems

WiMAX network design

WiMAX network traffic evaluation

explain current industry security products, devices and procedures and their general features and capabilities

outline theoretical concepts of current industry network development and design methodologies.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – radio frequency networks field of work and include access to:

IEEE 802.16 standards for WiMAX

client requirements

technical specifications

expected traffic volume

vendors and vendor offerings and pricing

information on a range of IT business solutions

future organisational business processes

a budget for architecture designs for WiMAX networks.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce architecture designs for wireless broadband

1.1 Review WiMAX specification 802.16 protocol structure for point-to-point (backhaul) and point-to-multipoint (end user) topologies, and identify requirements of network

1.2 Assess technical characteristics and functions of network elements in WiMAX network

1.3 Evaluate advantages of modulation techniques used in wireless access technologies

1.4 Compare characteristics and operating principles of multiplexing techniques used at physical layer of wireless access technologies

2. Design architectures for proposed fixed and mobile WiMAX network

2.1 Develop proposed network topology for fixed (802.16d) WiMAX network, showing relationship of network elements

2.2 Develop proposed network topology for mobile (802.16e) WiMAX network showing relationship of network elements

2.3 Evaluate design considerations between fixed and mobile WiMAX network and produce design specifications

2.4 Determine appropriate multiple-antenna system in WiMAX design by considering their benefits

2.5 Produce report on architecture design for WiMAX network

3. Evaluate network management products

3.1 Research, analyse and evaluate current network management products

3.2 Produce evaluation report on effectiveness of network management products that could be used to manage WiMAX network elements

4. Produce network designs for possible implementation

4.1 Compare WiMAX with other competing wireless technologies and their interoperability

4.2 Investigate inclusion of wireless fidelity (wi-fi) in the design architectures as complementary technology

4.3 Use latest technical specifications and pricing to evaluate range of architecture design solutions

4.4 Determine support and training requirements needed

4.5 Produce implementation document on WiMAX architecture configurations and designs, and present to appropriate person for approval

Evidence of the ability to:

review and assess the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) communication architecture, hardware, protocols and networking systems for a new design

integrate other wireless technologies

analyse and evaluate competing wireless technologies

design viable WiMAX network solutions

assess network performance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the client business domain

explain current industry accepted network hardware and software products and their general features and capabilities

explain the design implications of the following:

current industry accepted WiMAX network protocols

remote user issues

management systems

WiMAX network design

WiMAX network traffic evaluation

explain current industry security products, devices and procedures and their general features and capabilities

outline theoretical concepts of current industry network development and design methodologies.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – radio frequency networks field of work and include access to:

IEEE 802.16 standards for WiMAX

client requirements

technical specifications

expected traffic volume

vendors and vendor offerings and pricing

information on a range of IT business solutions

future organisational business processes

a budget for architecture designs for WiMAX networks.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

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Review WiMAX specification 802.16 protocol structure for point-to-point (backhaul) and point-to-multipoint (end user) topologies, and identify requirements of network 
Assess technical characteristics and functions of network elements in WiMAX network 
Evaluate advantages of modulation techniques used in wireless access technologies 
Compare characteristics and operating principles of multiplexing techniques used at physical layer of wireless access technologies 
Develop proposed network topology for fixed (802.16d) WiMAX network, showing relationship of network elements 
Develop proposed network topology for mobile (802.16e) WiMAX network showing relationship of network elements 
Evaluate design considerations between fixed and mobile WiMAX network and produce design specifications 
Determine appropriate multiple-antenna system in WiMAX design by considering their benefits 
Produce report on architecture design for WiMAX network 
Research, analyse and evaluate current network management products 
Produce evaluation report on effectiveness of network management products that could be used to manage WiMAX network elements 
Compare WiMAX with other competing wireless technologies and their interoperability 
Investigate inclusion of wireless fidelity (wi-fi) in the design architectures as complementary technology 
Use latest technical specifications and pricing to evaluate range of architecture design solutions 
Determine support and training requirements needed 
Produce implementation document on WiMAX architecture configurations and designs, and present to appropriate person for approval 

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