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Configure a small to medium network for an organisation

Configure a small to medium network for an organisation

Module
National Code
VU23888
State Code
BB566
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to configure and implement a small to medium network comprising Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), routers, switches and end points.

It requires the ability to implement and configure Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Dynamic Host Routing Protocol (DHCP) network features. The unit also introduces Local Area Network (LAN) security concepts and practises for an organisation.

The unit applies to an Information Technology (IT) practitioner required to analyse, configure and troubleshoot routers and switches in small to medium sized business network.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Investigate and configure basic switch and router network settings
  • 1.1 Manner by which frames are forwarded on a switched network is investigated
  • 1.2 Broadcast and collision domains are examined
  • 1.3 Layer 2 (L2) switch to meet network connection specifications is configured
  • 1.4 Network segmentation using VLANs is examined
  • 1.5 Manner by which a switch forwards frames in a multi switch VLAN environment is investigated
  • 1.6 Basic device security features for a network router and switch are investigated and configured
  • 1.7 Router commands to connect end points to network router are configured and verified
  • 1.8 Switch access and trunk ports are investigated and configured
  • 1.9 Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) is investigated and configured
  • 1.10 Inter VLAN routing using router on a stick is implemented
  • 1.11 Inter VLAN routing using Layer 3 switches is implemented
  • 1.12 Standard troubleshooting techniques to solve common inter-VLAN configuration issues are applied
Investigate Layer 2 (L2) redundant network design concepts
  • 2.1 Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) function and operation is examined
  • 2.2 Common problems in a redundant L2 switched networks are identified
  • 2.3 Differences between Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Pre-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+) protocol are examined
  • 2.4 Function and operation of Ether Channel is investigated
  • 2.5 Standard troubleshooting methods for an Ether Channel implementation are investigated and applied
Configure and implement protocols and tools to enable a reliable network
  • 3.1 Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCPv4) for Internet Protocol (IPv4) client and server features are configured and implemented
  • 3.2 Function and operation of DHCPv6 for (IPv6) is examined and configured
  • 3.3 State full and stateless implementations of DHCPv6 are configured and tested
  • 3.4 Function and operation of First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRP) is investigated and implemented
Implement network security mitigating strategies for common Local Area Network (LAN) attacks
  • 4.1 Requirements of end point security are determined
  • 4.2 Access control methods for end points in a LAN are implemented
  • 4.3 L2 security threats and vulnerabilities are examined
  • 4.4 Manner in which network security is compromised via LAN attacks is analysed
  • 4.5 Mitigating Media Access Control (MAC) to address table attacks using switch port security is implemented
  • 4.6 Mitigating Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) attacks using Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) and Native VLANS is implemented
  • 4.7 Mitigating DHCP network attacks using DHCP Snooping is implemented
  • 4.8 Mitigating Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) network attacks using Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) is implemented
  • 4.9 Mitigating Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) network attacks using Portfast and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard are implemented
Investigate and configure static and default routing
  • 5.1 Router decision processes to forward data packets to a network are examined and explained
  • 5.2 Methods used by a router to detect remote networks are investigated and explained
  • 5.3 Router commands that facilitate communication between multiple directly connected networks are configured
  • 5.4 IPv4 and IPv6 static and default routes are configured and implemented
  • 5.5 Floating static route to provide a backup connection is configured
  • 5.6 IPv4 and IPv6 static and default host routes are configured
  • 5.7 Troubleshooting methods for static and default routes are applied
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZ193 VU22964 Configure a small to medium network for an organisation Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE71 22697VIC Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies Accredited course