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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Define network
   • 1.1 Identify current and future network requirements based on the organisation's business and technical requirements
   • Design an appropriate structure to meet client requirements, such as video, audio or data application services
   • Design a network addressing system with subnet and host identities (IP addressing) and virtual LANs (VLANs)
   • Identify and document resource requirements according to network design
2. Install and configure network backbone
   • Install and configure switches and routers according to network requirements and resources
   • Install network protocol suites using configurations on switch uplink ports as required by network design specifications
   • Configure hosts and workstations for network access
3. Test and validate network
   • Test network connectivity to ensure operation parameters are met between hosts on segments or VLANs
   • Make adjustments as required
   • Validate and document network performance

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

define, design and document the structure of the network and subnets required for the network

build and test an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) local area network (LAN) that provides the required services at the required communication standards

document resource requirements and network performance.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

outline current and emerging industry practice associated with:

bandwidth limitations, measuring and testing

LAN and wide area network (WAN) network topologies (three-layer LAN hierarchy: core distribution and access)

MAC addresses, network layer protocols

open systems interconnect (OSI) layer modelling

routers

virtual LANs

identify and describe network interface cards (NICs) and switches, including:

fast Ethernet

gigabit

10-gigabit Ethernet

store-and-forward

fast-forward

fragment-free

identify and describe internetworking protocol suites, including:

TCP/IP

IPX

DECnet

AppleTalk

IPv6.

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