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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Confirm client requirements and network equipment
   • Confirm and validate client requirements
   • Determine scope of internet services with reference to client requirements
   • Identify and install both hardware and software components
   • Verify equipment specifications and availability of components
2. Review security issues
   • Assess security features of internet gateways with reference to architecture and security plan
   • Review security measures with the internet service provider (ISP) with reference to firewalls and other measures as required
   • Brief users on the security plan with reference to internet use and hazard possibilities
3. Install and configure gateway products and equipment
   • Identify and select installation and configuration options
   • Install and configure gateway products and equipment as required by technical guidelines
   • Plan and execute tests with reference to client requirements and network impact
   • Analyse error reports and make changes as required
4. Configure and test node
   • Assign node to specific gateway as required by network architecture and client requirements
   • Determine connection type and configure with reference to network architecture and client requirements
   • Ensure node software and hardware are configured as required according to vendor specifications and client requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

determine client requirements and network specifications

determine security measures and brief users

connect network hardware devices to an internet gateway

configure and test gateway products

configure and test node according to vendor specifications and client requirements.

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:

identify and describe current browser software

explain domain name server (DNS) resolution

outline the features and functions of:

network architecture

bridges as required

desktop operating systems

hubs

network gateways

network operating systems:

routers

switches

describe the security issues that may impact on an internet gateway

describe common security solutions and strategies

identify and describe the principle function of current gateway software.

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