ICTTEN2219A - Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks

ICTTEN2219A
Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test internet protocol (IP) based telecommunications networking using convergent technologies.This entry-level unit introduces IP convergence of the emerging technologies used in telecommunications to deliver services of Next Generation Networks (NGN) by configuring and testing an IP device.NGN services include internet protocol TV (IPTV), IP security, digital home networks, IP-based cable access TV (CATV), IP core and access networks, home automation, interactive TV, radio frequency identification (RFID), biometric recognition systems, mesh networks, smart grids and cloud computing.

Application

Technicians and cable installers who install and maintain IP-based equipment for customer and service providers apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

They may be up-skilling from traditional legacy telecommunications technologies or cross-skilling from related industries to provide services in NGN using IP technologies.

Prerequisites

Nil

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Gather information to prepare for the installation of an IP device	1.1 Obtain and clarify work health and safety (WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area with appropriate person 1.2 Identify safety hazards and notify appropriate personnel 1.3 Obtain identified operating instructions, manuals, and hardware and software testing methodologies 1.4 Obtain documentation on a range of IP devices that can be networked according to the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model in networking 1.5 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 the installation of an IP device	2.1 Select an IP device for installation that can be integrated into the existing network 2.2 Obtain appropriate hardware, software, network protocols, peripheral devices and media types and connectors for configuration process 2.3 Draw the physical topology of the device connection to the network and seek approval from the appropriate person 2.4 Obtain configuration details to start setting up the device
3. Configure and test the IP device	3.1 Determine network addressing scheme for mapping network connectivity and verify by calculations 3.2 Assign a valid static IP address to the device 3.3 Use network commands to determine and verify the media access control (MAC) address, the IP address and network performance of the device 3.4 Determine security threats and initiate security solutions to prevent security breaches according to enterprise procedures
4. Complete and document network installation	4.1 Restore work site to safe condition according to established safety procedures 4.2 Record and store essential installation information according to enterprise procedures 4.3 Notify appropriate person about the completion of the task according to enterprise procedures
5. Test a wireless link	5.1 Select the types of wireless connections used in telecommunications 5.2 Set up a wireless link to connect two wireless devices following safe work practices 5.3 Transmit data over the link and verify the accuracy of the received data

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to work effectively within a group

literacy skills to interpret configuration instructions

numeracy skills to gather and record data from measurements

technical skills to:

configure and test an IP device

recognise security threats and offer solutions.

Required knowledge

computer networking principles

configuration instructions

IP addressing

IP devices

organisational policy and procedures relating to the installation and testing of internet protocol devices

procedures for basic testing and troubleshooting of an IP device

procedures for assigning networking protocols

security configurations

wireless technologies and basic applications

work health and safety (WHS) requirements and personal safety issues relating to the installation and testing of internet protocol devices.

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: prepare for the installation of an IP device connected to a network set up and configure IP device with simple addressing schemes test and secure the device against security threats produce essential installation information follow WHS workplace procedures and practices test wireless link.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure: a small network with IP devices tools, equipment, materials and documentation required for installing and testing IP devices relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Methods of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct observation of the candidate installing and testing IP devices review of drawings of and records for installation oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of personal computer systems direct observation of the candidate setting up wireless link and transmitting data.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: ICTTEN2207A Install and configure a home or small office network ICTTEN2208A Install and configure a small to medium business network. Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

WHS requirements may include:	award provisions hazardous substances and dangerous goods code legislation local safe operation procedures material safety management systems protective equipment.
Environmental requirements may include managing:	dust excessive energy and water use excessive noise fumes gas liquid waste smoke emissions solid waste vapour.
Appropriate person may include:	customer network manager site manager supervisor.
IP devices may include:	asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) router biometric device: face recognition fingerprint scanner iris recognition scanner voice recognition computer network: data switch gateway hub router server wireless access point (AP) IP CCTV unit or camera IP security alarm panel IP wireless router RFID device voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone.
OSI reference model has seven layers, including:	L1 – physical L2 – data link L3 – network L4 – transport L5 – session L6 – presentation L7 – application.
Network may include:	carrier access network carrier core network client-server network Ethernet home network internet intranet IPTV local area networks (LAN) mesh network peer-to-peer network RFID smart grid network virtual private network (VPN) VoIP wide area network (WAN) wireless local area network (WLAN or WiFi).
IP-based telecommunications application may include:	IP security network IP-PBX IPTV VoIP Web 2 applications.
Hardware may include:	displays DSL modems external drives IP device memory mobile equipment motherboard network interface card (NIC) card uninterrupted power supply (UPS) workstations.
Software may include:	configuration software diagnostic software modem driver MS Office suite operating system (OS) printer driver.
Network protocols may include:	address resolution protocol (ARP) dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) file transfer protocol (FTP) H.323 hypertext transfer protocol HTTP IP simple network management protocol (SNMP) transmission control protocol (TCP)/IP telnet wireless application protocol (WAP).
Peripheral devices may include:	Bluetooth device IP speakers modem printer RFID reader scanner USB and Firewire devices webcam.
Media types and connectors may include:	type: cable: Category 5, 5e, 6 or 7 coaxial crossover optical fibre roll over straight through wireless connectors: BNC FC RJ45 SC ST.
Configuration details may include:	access levels authorisation level encapsulation encryption IP addressing and subnet mask security level.
Network addressing scheme may include:	dynamic addressing IPv4 addressing IPv6 addressing static addressing subnet addressing.
Calculations may include:	binary addition binary conversion binary multiplication binary number system binary subtraction.
Network commands may include:	ping prompt traceroute tracert.
Security threats may include:	denial of service (DoS) attack hacking phishing spoofing trojans viruses worms.
Security solutions may include:	firewalls hacking preventions IPSec password logons public key infrastructure (PKI) secure sockets layer (SSL) wired equivalency protection (WEP) wireless fidelity (WiFi) protected access (WPA).
Essential installation information may include:	installation software IP addressing schemes logical and physical diagrams network administrator codes passwords security access codes.
Wireless connections may include:	AM and FM Bluetooth cellular infra-red microwave optical and laser satellite two-way radio WiFi worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX).

Sectors

Telecommunications - Telecommunications networks engineering

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.