Elements and Performance Criteria
- Document current network configuration
- Research client needs
- Implement site survey
- Select the appropriate diagnostic tools and measurement processes
- Select test equipment and ensure calibration
- Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client and ensure safe working environment for users and survey personnel
- Record physical infrastructure, building use, aesthetics and other issues that will impact on future network performance and acceptance by the client
- Record radio frequency interference issues, sources and possible resolution
- Document results of site survey
- Develop specifications for upgrade of wireless network
- Document the current network performance equipment and capacity for the expanded network
- Assess interference issues relating to existing radio frequency, topographic barriers, climate, obstacles, transmission distances and construction materials
- Assess optimum location and position of access points, repeaters, routers and other equipment
- Develop cabling plans and repeater links, including power requirements
- Determine frequency to be used based on client and user requirements
- Model network
- Determine components for network
- Present design to client
- Present the design in a clear and logical fashion
- Provide advice to client on reasons for design choice
- Inform the client of design limitations, performance expectations and possible unanticipated outcomes, including security threats
- Obtain feedback from client
- Undertake modifications to design if required
- Complete final design documentation and seek client endorsement