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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Document current network configuration
  2. Research client needs
  3. Implement site survey
  4. Develop specifications for upgrade of wireless network
  5. Model network
  6. Determine components for network
  7. Present design to client

Knowledge Evidence

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

identify and describe wireless network survey techniques, including:

audit and intrusion detection systems

auditing and penetration testing techniques

bandwidth and quality of service

factors affecting signal quality

outline the key technical considerations for designing a wireless network, including:

features of antenna design

layer 2 and layer 3 design issues

impact of radio frequency

problems associated with topography and obstacles in radio transmission path

wireless topologies

wireless local area networks (WLAN) and wireless metropolitan access network (WMAN) solutions

outline the key client organisation considerations when designing a wireless network, including:

small office home office (SOHO) and enterprise local area networks (LANs)

transmission control protocols or internet protocols (TCP/IP) and applications

wireless security strategies

security threats

outline the software consideration when designing a wireless network, including:

network protocols and operating systems

security protocols, standards and data encryption.