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Evidence Guide: ICTNWK518 - Design an enterprise wireless local area network

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ICTNWK518 - 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 network layout and parameters
  2. Hold consultations with key stakeholders
  3. Document the current network configuration, network topology and links to carrier
Obtain details of current network layout and parameters

Completed
Date:

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Hold consultations with key stakeholders

Completed
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Document the current network configuration, network topology and links to carrier

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research client needs

  1. 2.1 Identify the client's current needs
  2. Determine future needs
  3. Document current and future needs according to organisational requirements
2.1 Identify the client's current needs

Completed
Date:

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Determine future needs

Completed
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Document current and future needs according to organisational requirements

Completed
Date:

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Implement site survey

  1. Select the appropriate diagnostic tools and measurement processes
  2. Select test equipment and ensure calibration
  3. Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client and ensure safe working environment for users and survey personnel
  4. Record physical infrastructure, building use, aesthetics and other issues that will impact on future network performance and acceptance by the client
  5. Record radio frequency interference issues, sources and possible resolution
  6. Document results of site survey
Select the appropriate diagnostic tools and measurement processes

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select test equipment and ensure calibration

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client and ensure safe working environment for users and survey personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record physical infrastructure, building use, aesthetics and other issues that will impact on future network performance and acceptance by the client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record radio frequency interference issues, sources and possible resolution

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document results of site survey

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 on client and user requirements
Document the current network performance equipment and capacity for the expanded network

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop cabling plans and repeater links, including power requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine frequency to be used based on client and user requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model network

  1. Determine appropriate test and modelling routines
  2. Determine estimated network traffic and planned growth
  3. Test planned network using modelling tools and techniques
  4. Document outcome of tests and revise design where required
Determine appropriate test and modelling routines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine estimated network traffic and planned growth

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test planned network using modelling tools and techniques

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document outcome of tests and revise design where required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine components for network

  1. Select and test vendor products and equipment where appropriate
  2. Consult others, including emerging industry bodies, for sustainable compatibility, economic running costs and user connectivity access
  3. Finalise components list for suitability and vendor claims
  4. Prepare implementation plans
Select and test vendor products and equipment where appropriate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consult others, including emerging industry bodies, for sustainable compatibility, economic running costs and user connectivity access

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finalise components list for suitability and vendor claims

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare implementation plans

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Present design to client

  1. Present the design in a clear and logical fashion
  2. Provide advice to client on reasons for design choice
  3. Inform the client of design limitations, performance expectations and possible unanticipated outcomes, including security threats
  4. Obtain feedback from client
  5. Undertake modifications to design if required
  6. Complete final design documentation and seek client endorsement
Present the design in a clear and logical fashion

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide advice to client on reasons for design choice

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inform the client of design limitations, performance expectations and possible unanticipated outcomes, including security threats

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain feedback from client

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undertake modifications to design if required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete final design documentation and seek client endorsement

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Document current network configuration

1.1 Obtain details of current network layout and parameters

1.2 Hold consultations with key stakeholders

1.3 Document the current network configuration, network topology and links to carrier

2. Research client needs

2.1 Identify the client's current needs

2.2 Determine future needs

2.3 Document current and future needs according to organisational requirements

3. Implement site survey

3.1 Select the appropriate diagnostic tools and measurement processes

3.2 Select test equipment and ensure calibration

3.3 Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client and ensure safe working environment for users and survey personnel

3.4 Record physical infrastructure, building use, aesthetics and other issues that will impact on future network performance and acceptance by the client

3.5 Record radio frequency interference issues, sources and possible resolution

3.6 Document results of site survey

4. Develop specifications for upgrade of wireless network

4.1 Document the current network performance equipment and capacity for the expanded network

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

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

4.4 Develop cabling plans and repeater links, including power requirements

4.5 Determine frequency to be used based on client and user requirements

5. Model network

5.1 Determine appropriate test and modelling routines

5.2 Determine estimated network traffic and planned growth

5.3 Test planned network using modelling tools and techniques

5.4 Document outcome of tests and revise design where required

6. Determine components for network

6.1 Select and test vendor products and equipment where appropriate

6.2 Consult others, including emerging industry bodies, for sustainable compatibility, economic running costs and user connectivity access

6.3 Finalise components list for suitability and vendor claims

6.4 Prepare implementation plans

7. Present design to client

7.1 Present the design in a clear and logical fashion

7.2 Provide advice to client on reasons for design choice

7.3 Inform the client of design limitations, performance expectations and possible unanticipated outcomes, including security threats

7.4 Obtain feedback from client

7.5 Undertake modifications to design if required

7.6 Complete final design documentation and seek client endorsement

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Document current network configuration

1.1 Obtain details of current network layout and parameters

1.2 Hold consultations with key stakeholders

1.3 Document the current network configuration, network topology and links to carrier

2. Research client needs

2.1 Identify the client's current needs

2.2 Determine future needs

2.3 Document current and future needs according to organisational requirements

3. Implement site survey

3.1 Select the appropriate diagnostic tools and measurement processes

3.2 Select test equipment and ensure calibration

3.3 Undertake site survey with minimum disruption to client and ensure safe working environment for users and survey personnel

3.4 Record physical infrastructure, building use, aesthetics and other issues that will impact on future network performance and acceptance by the client

3.5 Record radio frequency interference issues, sources and possible resolution

3.6 Document results of site survey

4. Develop specifications for upgrade of wireless network

4.1 Document the current network performance equipment and capacity for the expanded network

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

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

4.4 Develop cabling plans and repeater links, including power requirements

4.5 Determine frequency to be used based on client and user requirements

5. Model network

5.1 Determine appropriate test and modelling routines

5.2 Determine estimated network traffic and planned growth

5.3 Test planned network using modelling tools and techniques

5.4 Document outcome of tests and revise design where required

6. Determine components for network

6.1 Select and test vendor products and equipment where appropriate

6.2 Consult others, including emerging industry bodies, for sustainable compatibility, economic running costs and user connectivity access

6.3 Finalise components list for suitability and vendor claims

6.4 Prepare implementation plans

7. Present design to client

7.1 Present the design in a clear and logical fashion

7.2 Provide advice to client on reasons for design choice

7.3 Inform the client of design limitations, performance expectations and possible unanticipated outcomes, including security threats

7.4 Obtain feedback from client

7.5 Undertake modifications to design if required

7.6 Complete final design documentation and seek client endorsement

Evidence of the ability to:

assess wireless network performance requirements for the client

measure and diagnose wireless working environment

produce wireless models and network specifications appropriate to client requirements

produce wireless network designs and component lists

document the design and obtain client approval.

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:

identify and describe wireless network survey techniques, including:

audit and intrusion detection systems

auditing and penetration testing techniques

bandwidth and quality of service

factors affecting signal quality

outline the key technical considerations for designing a wireless network, including:

features of antenna design

layer 2 and layer 3 design issues

impact of radio frequency

problems associated with topography and obstacles in radio transmission path

wireless topologies

wireless local area networks (WLAN) and wireless metropolitan access network (WMAN) solutions

outline the key client organisation considerations when designing a wireless network, including:

small office home office (SOHO) and enterprise local area networks (LANs)

transmission control protocols or internet protocols (TCP/IP) and applications

wireless security strategies

security threats

outline the software consideration when designing a wireless network, including:

network protocols and operating systems

security protocols, standards and data encryption.