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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to work on switched network
   • Prepare for given work according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements with appropriate personnel
   • Identify safety hazards and implement risk control measures in consultation with appropriate personnel
   • Determine nature and scope of network and network topology from job briefs or appropriate personnel
   • Select and obtain wireless and wired network components requirements according to enterprise procedures
   • Obtain operating instructions, manuals, hardware and software testing methodologies
   • Consult appropriate personnel to ensure task is coordinated effectively with others involved at the worksite
2. Configure network switches
   • Set up and configure network switches according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Build and configure a routed network using remote access management
   • Establish multiple VLANs across the network to manage access and traffic across the network
3. Troubleshoot network
   • Monitor network traffic and assess performance against manufacturer’s specifications and established procedures
   • Troubleshoot network according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Identify and rectify faults according to enterprise procedures
4. Complete and document network installation and configuration
   • Restore worksite to safe condition according to established safety procedures
   • Record and store essential configuration information according to enterprise procedures
   • Notify appropriate personnel of completion of the task according to enterprise procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of ability to:

build and configure a routed network

configure a virtual local area networks (VLAN) on a given network topology

configure VLAN trunking and spanning tree protocols

establish VLANs over a wireless network

design and deploy remote access and network security.

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 enterprise work health and safety (WHS) procedures

explain interVLAN routing

describe spanning tree protocol

clarify switch and remote network security management

describe the tool and equipment required, and their correct usage

outline troubleshooting procedures

summarise VLAN trunking protocol

explain wireless local area network (LAN) set-up and access configuration.

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