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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Gather information to prepare for installation of IP device
   • Obtain work health and safety (WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area, and clarify with appropriate personnel
   • Identify safety hazards and notify appropriate personnel
   • Obtain identified operating instructions, manuals, and hardware and software testing methodologies
   • Obtain documentation on a range of IP devices that can be networked according to the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model in networking
   • Obtain the range of required IP devices to be connected to the network and identify the IP-based telecommunications application that will be provided
2. Prepare for installation of IP device
   • Select IP device for installation that can be integrated into existing network
   • Obtain appropriate hardware, software, network protocols, peripheral devices and media types and connectors for configuration process
   • Draw physical topology of the device connection to network and seek approval from appropriate personnel
   • Obtain configuration details to start setting up device
3. Configure and test IP device
   • Determine network addressing scheme for mapping network connectivity and verify by calculations
   • Assign a valid static IP address to device
   • Use network commands to determine and verify the media access control (MAC) address, the IP address and network performance of the device
   • Determine security threats and initiate security solutions to prevent security breaches according to enterprise procedures
4. Complete and document network installation
   • Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
   • Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures
   • Notify appropriate person of task completion according to enterprise procedures
5. Test wireless link
   • Select types of wireless connections used in telecommunications
   • Set up a wireless link to connect two wireless devices, following safe work practices
   • Transmit data over the link and verify accuracy of received data

Performance Evidence

Evidence of ability to:

prepare for installation of internet protocol (IP) device connected to a network

set up and configure IP device with simple addressing schemes

test and secure device against security threats

produce essential installation information

follow work health and safety (WHS) workplace procedures and practices

test wireless link.

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:

describe principles of computer networking and identify common types and protocols used

describe IP-based telecommunications and importance of network configuration including:

IP addressing

IP devices

identify and describe the purpose of common hardware and software used in IP communications

identify and summarise organisational policies and procedures relating to installation and testing of internet protocol devices

describe common procedures for basic testing and troubleshooting an IP device

describe procedures for assigning networking protocols

explain the purpose for internet security and describe common configurations

describe various basic wireless technologies and their application in communications

describe environmental factors requiring management on telecommunications equipment

identify and describe WHS requirements and personal safety issues relating to installation and testing of internet protocol devices

define open system interconnection (OSI) and explain various levels involved

identify common types of peripheral devices used in network communications systems

calculate using the binary system

describe common computer commands used to verify and manage IP and network performance

identify common security threats attributed to networks and specify solutions to combat these threats

identify common wireless technologies used in communications.

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