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ICTNWK605 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTNWK605 - Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment, software and protocols to produce a verified radio frequency (RF) design plan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) and to design, configure and troubleshoot secure integrated wireless systems.It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as wireless network installers, wireless network support specialists and wireless network engineers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the networking industry, and include access to:

a site where network installation may be conducted

hardware and software

organisational guidelines

computers

stand-alone and lightweight WLAN controllers and access point (AP)

hardware and software WLAN site survey tools.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and conduct a site survey for setting up a wireless network
  • Assess client requirements to plan for selecting appropriate WLAN technology and network elements
  • Evaluate existing network infrastructure and produce a wireless network topology to determine upgrade or new installation requirements
  • Prepare basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or voice over WLAN applications
  • Produce a survey model, including deployment characteristics to meet client requirements
  • Produce a spectral analysis predictive layer 1 site survey verified by a physical site survey
  • Analyse the survey results produced with an RF network design for a secure wireless network
  • Conduct an RF field trial for final evaluation of network topology and network element placements
       
Element: Prepare design specifications and plan for secure enterprise WLANs
  • Prepare for work according to relevant legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards
  • Produce design specifications and layout for wireless network, using spread spectrum technology for enhanced network security
  • Review design plans to ensure sound WLAN RF principles and compliance with wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications
       
Element: Configure and test a controller-based WLAN
  • Produce a controller-based wireless architecture from a possible range of industry-based wireless network architectures
  • Configure and test a WLAN controller and access points, using controller-based AP discovery and association to enable roaming facilities
  • Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point
  • Configure and test client operating system WLAN configuration and install vendor specific software and utilities where applicable
       
Element: Configure and test WLAN security
  • Review the general framework of wireless security and security components for securing the WLAN
  • Configure and test identification assignments to network elements
  • Configure and test authentication methods, using different sources of authentication
  • Configure and test encryption methods to comply with network security policies
       
Element: Conduct WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Evaluate WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points and client methodologies
  • Use networking tools to maintain and troubleshoot network
  • Transfer device configurations and operating system (OS), using maintenance tools and commands
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and conduct a site survey for setting up a wireless network

1.1 Assess client requirements to plan for selecting appropriate WLAN technology and network elements

1.2 Evaluate existing network infrastructure and produce a wireless network topology to determine upgrade or new installation requirements

1.3 Prepare basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or voice over WLAN applications

1.4 Produce a survey model, including deployment characteristics to meet client requirements

1.5 Produce a spectral analysis predictive layer 1 site survey verified by a physical site survey

1.6 Analyse the survey results produced with an RF network design for a secure wireless network

1.7 Conduct an RF field trial for final evaluation of network topology and network element placements

2. Prepare design specifications and plan for secure enterprise WLANs

2.1 Prepare for work according to relevant legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

2.2 Produce design specifications and layout for wireless network, using spread spectrum technology for enhanced network security

2.3 Review design plans to ensure sound WLAN RF principles and compliance with wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications

3. Configure and test a controller-based WLAN

3.1 Produce a controller-based wireless architecture from a possible range of industry-based wireless network architectures

3.2 Configure and test a WLAN controller and access points, using controller-based AP discovery and association to enable roaming facilities

3.3 Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point

3.4 Configure and test client operating system WLAN configuration and install vendor specific software and utilities where applicable

4. Configure and test WLAN security

4.1 Review the general framework of wireless security and security components for securing the WLAN

4.2 Configure and test identification assignments to network elements

4.3 Configure and test authentication methods, using different sources of authentication

4.4 Configure and test encryption methods to comply with network security policies

5. Conduct WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting

5.1 Evaluate WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points and client methodologies

5.2 Use networking tools to maintain and troubleshoot network

5.3 Transfer device configurations and operating system (OS), using maintenance tools and commands

Evidence of the ability to:

plan and conduct a wireless local area network (WLAN) site survey

produce design specifications and layout of wireless network

configure and test a controller-based WLAN

test wireless security configurations

maintain a WLAN.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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

explain authentication and encryption methods

summarise configuration, verification and troubleshooting procedures regarding:

router-operation

routing virtual local area network (VLAN) switching

inter-switching communications

outline configuration of WLAN securities

clarify current wireless regulations, standards and certifications

summarise internetwork operating system (IOS) and internet protocol (IP) networking models

explain radio frequency (RF) and WLAN technology and network design

outline RF propagation and implementation issues

explain spread spectrum technologies

summarise wireless network topologies and elements

outline wireless networking protocols

describe WLAN devices, their specification and use

summarise WLAN radio frequencies characteristics and their measuring techniques.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and conduct a site survey for setting up a wireless network

1.1 Assess client requirements to plan for selecting appropriate WLAN technology and network elements

1.2 Evaluate existing network infrastructure and produce a wireless network topology to determine upgrade or new installation requirements

1.3 Prepare basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or voice over WLAN applications

1.4 Produce a survey model, including deployment characteristics to meet client requirements

1.5 Produce a spectral analysis predictive layer 1 site survey verified by a physical site survey

1.6 Analyse the survey results produced with an RF network design for a secure wireless network

1.7 Conduct an RF field trial for final evaluation of network topology and network element placements

2. Prepare design specifications and plan for secure enterprise WLANs

2.1 Prepare for work according to relevant legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards

2.2 Produce design specifications and layout for wireless network, using spread spectrum technology for enhanced network security

2.3 Review design plans to ensure sound WLAN RF principles and compliance with wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications

3. Configure and test a controller-based WLAN

3.1 Produce a controller-based wireless architecture from a possible range of industry-based wireless network architectures

3.2 Configure and test a WLAN controller and access points, using controller-based AP discovery and association to enable roaming facilities

3.3 Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point

3.4 Configure and test client operating system WLAN configuration and install vendor specific software and utilities where applicable

4. Configure and test WLAN security

4.1 Review the general framework of wireless security and security components for securing the WLAN

4.2 Configure and test identification assignments to network elements

4.3 Configure and test authentication methods, using different sources of authentication

4.4 Configure and test encryption methods to comply with network security policies

5. Conduct WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting

5.1 Evaluate WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points and client methodologies

5.2 Use networking tools to maintain and troubleshoot network

5.3 Transfer device configurations and operating system (OS), using maintenance tools and commands

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess client requirements to plan for selecting appropriate WLAN technology and network elements 
Evaluate existing network infrastructure and produce a wireless network topology to determine upgrade or new installation requirements 
Prepare basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or voice over WLAN applications 
Produce a survey model, including deployment characteristics to meet client requirements 
Produce a spectral analysis predictive layer 1 site survey verified by a physical site survey 
Analyse the survey results produced with an RF network design for a secure wireless network 
Conduct an RF field trial for final evaluation of network topology and network element placements 
Prepare for work according to relevant legislation, workplace health and safety (WHS), codes, regulations and standards 
Produce design specifications and layout for wireless network, using spread spectrum technology for enhanced network security 
Review design plans to ensure sound WLAN RF principles and compliance with wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications 
Produce a controller-based wireless architecture from a possible range of industry-based wireless network architectures 
Configure and test a WLAN controller and access points, using controller-based AP discovery and association to enable roaming facilities 
Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point 
Configure and test client operating system WLAN configuration and install vendor specific software and utilities where applicable 
Review the general framework of wireless security and security components for securing the WLAN 
Configure and test identification assignments to network elements 
Configure and test authentication methods, using different sources of authentication 
Configure and test encryption methods to comply with network security policies 
Evaluate WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points and client methodologies 
Use networking tools to maintain and troubleshoot network 
Transfer device configurations and operating system (OS), using maintenance tools and commands 

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