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Evidence Guide: ICAA5241C - Design an enterprise wireless local area network

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ICAA5241C - Design an enterprise wireless local area network

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Document current network configuration

  1. Obtain details of current networklayoutandparameters
  2. Hold consultations with key stakeholders
  3. Document the current network
Obtain details of current networklayoutandparameters

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Hold consultations with key stakeholders

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Document the current network

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Research client needs

  1. Identify the client's current needs
  2. Determine future needs
  3. Document current and future needs
Identify the client's current needs

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Determine future needs

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Document current and future needs

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Implement site survey

  1. Select the appropriate diagnostic tools
  2. Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client
  3. Record physical and other issues that will impact on future network performance
Select the appropriate diagnostic tools

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Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client

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Record physical and other issues that will impact on future network performance

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Develop specifications for upgrade of wireless network

  1. Document the current network performance equipment and capacity for the expanded network
  2. Assess interference issues relating to existing radio frequency, topographic barriers, climate, obstacles, transmission distances and construction materials
  3. Assess optimum location and position of access points, repeaters, routers and other equipment
  4. Develop cabling plans and repeater links including power requirements
  5. Determine frequency to be used based upon client and user requirements
Document the current network performance equipment and capacity for the expanded network

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Assess interference issues relating to existing radio frequency, topographic barriers, climate, obstacles, transmission distances and construction materials

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Assess optimum location and position of access points, repeaters, routers and other equipment

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Develop cabling plans and repeater links including power requirements

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Determine frequency to be used based upon client and user requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to assess wireless network performance and produce wireless network designs.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:

Network technical requirements

Real or simulated wireless networks

Network infrastructure, including wireless hardware and software

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Assessment must ensure:

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process.

Guidance information for assessment

The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

The design, development and implementation of various wireless network solutions

Ability to implement wireless networking strategies and configure wireless network software and hardware

Implementing LAN

Cost-benefit comparison

Analysing wireless network performance

Producing wireless network designs

Required knowledge

Security threats

Network protocols and operating systems

Security protocols, standards and data encryption

Factor affecting signal quality

Wireless topologies

Wireless security strategies

SOHO and enterprise LANs

Layer 2 and layer 3 design issues

Bandwidth and quality of service

WLAN and WMAN solutions

TCP/IP protocols and applications

Auditing and penetration testing techniques

Audit and intrusion detection systems

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.

Networks may include:

domestic

small

medium

large enterprise WLANs

Network layoutandparameters may include:

cabled connected single zone

multiple zone

stand-alone multi-zone wireless networks

indoor and outdoor installations

satellite connections

carrier links

LMDS

MMDS

Free Space Optics

Client may include but is not limited to:

internal departments

external organisations

clubs

communities

individual people

internal employees

Documentation may follow:

ISO/IEC/AS standards

audit trails

naming standards

version control

project management templates and report writing

maintaining equipment inventory

client training

satisfaction reports

Tools may include but are not limited to:

modeling tools for network performance software

data and voice integration measurements

frequency and spectrum analysers

cable testing

equipment testing

carrier connection tests

power meters

radiation meter

Sitesurvey may include but is not limited to:

building plans

physical inspection

satellite mapping

indoor propagation analysis

path loss measurements

GPS measurements

Cabling may include but is not limited to:

Category 5e, 6, 7 coaxial and fibre

User may include:

a person within a department

a department within the organisation

community members

a third party

Organisational requirements may include but is not limited to:

how and what the organisation wants in regard to work environment

problem solution processes

preventative maintenance and diagnostic policy

roles and technical responsibilities in network management

vendor and product service-level support agreements

Security may include but is not limited to:

IPSec

SSL

PKM

LEAP

WEP

WPA

AAA

Diameter

tokens

smart cards