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Install, configure and test a router
Install, configure and test a router
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN4199A
ICTTEN4199A
State Code
D3467
D3467
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
031305 - Computer Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake router installation and configuration as part of the upgrade in an existing network or the implementation of a new network. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to install a router
- 1.1. Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, occupational health and safety (OHS), codes, regulations and standards
- 1.2. Arrange access to the site according to required procedure
- 1.3. Ascertain network topology from technical requirements
- 1.4. Determine the internet protocol (IP) addressing scheme for the network topology
- 1.5. Evaluate network management and security requirements, with reference to current and future requirements
- 1.6. Select a router with appropriate features according to technical requirements
- 1.7. Choose cables, wireless application protocol (WAP), wide area network (WAN) connectors and other peripherals according to network and router specification, and WANprotocols
2. Install and configure a router
- 2.1. Assemble router and peripherals according to manufacturer's requirements, enterprise guidelines and protocols
- 2.2. Connect communications cables and WAN connectors to the router and to the network
- 2.3. Configure router according to manufacturer's instructions and technical requirements, taking into account interoperability requirements with network components
3. Test the router and reconfigure the network
- 3.1. Test the router for connectivity across the network and for routing protocol functions
- 3.2. Adapt or modify the predetermined router configuration, depending on outcome of tests
- 3.3. Review router in line with organisational requirements
- 3.4. Test router and peripherals according to manufacturer's instructions and technical requirements
- 3.5. Test hardware and router to ensure full functionality and interoperability
- 3.6. Reconfigure additional hardware as required
- 3.7. Make adjustments to network depending on test results
4. Complete documentation and clean up worksite
- 4.1. Tabulate test results and complete all user reports
- 4.2. Complete report and notify client of status of the network
- 4.3. Clean up and restore worksite to client's satisfaction
- 4.4. Secure sign off from appropriate person
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.
Network may include:
data
internet
internet protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX)
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
large and small LANs
national WANs
radio frequency identification (RFID)
storage area network (SAN)
voice
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
virtual private network (VPN).
Requirements may be in reference to:
application
business
network
employees in the organisation
system.
Router may include:
3Com OfficeConnect Remote 810 ADSL
3Com SuperStack 400
Cisco 800 and ISR Series routers
Cisco uBR7200 universal broadband routers
Cisco wireless access points
D-Link routers
Intel Express series
Juniper routers
Linksys routers
Motorola Vanguard series
Netopia routers.
Cables may include:
Category 5e, 6 or 7
crossover
fibre
shielded twisted pair (STP)
straight through
unshielded twisted pair (UTP).
Peripherals may include:
Bluetooth devices
fax
Firewire (IEEE 1394)
input equipment:
keyboard
mouse
pens
touch pad
laptops and desktop computers
mobile phones
modems
multimedia kits
palmtops and personal digital assistants (PDAs)
personal computer
printers
scanners
speakers
tape cartridges
universal serial bus (USB).
WAN protocols may include:
advanced data communications protocol (ADCP)
binary synchronous control (BSC)
high-level data link control (HDLC)
point to point protocol (PPP)
synchronous data link control (SDLC)
transmission of IP datagrams over X.25, Frame Relay or ATM.
Protocols may include:
AppleTalk protocol - Phase 2 (1989)
dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
novell protocol suite:
internetwork packet exchange (IPX)
NetBIOS emulator
netware core protocol
sequenced packet exchange (SPX)
TCP/IP:
internet control message protocol (ICMP) see router protocols above
Net BT
WAN protocols (encapsulations):
advanced data communications protocol (ADCP)
binary synchronous control (BSC)
high-level data link control (HDLC)
point-to-point protocol (PPP)
synchronous data link control (SDLC).
Routing protocol may include:
Cisco discovery protocol (CDP)
dynamic routing
enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP)
exterior gateway protocol and border gateway protocol (superseded by BGP)
netWare link state protocol (NLSP)
open shortest-path first interior gateway protocol (OSPF)
routing information protocol (RIP)
static routing.
Hardware may include:
DSL modems
modems and other connectivity devices
networks
personal computers
remote sites
servers
workstations.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
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.
Network may include:
data
internet
internet protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX)
internet protocol TV (IPTV)
large and small LANs
national WANs
radio frequency identification (RFID)
storage area network (SAN)
voice
voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
virtual private network (VPN).
Requirements may be in reference to:
application
business
network
employees in the organisation
system.
Router may include:
3Com OfficeConnect Remote 810 ADSL
3Com SuperStack 400
Cisco 800 and ISR Series routers
Cisco uBR7200 universal broadband routers
Cisco wireless access points
D-Link routers
Intel Express series
Juniper routers
Linksys routers
Motorola Vanguard series
Netopia routers.
Cables may include:
Category 5e, 6 or 7
crossover
fibre
shielded twisted pair (STP)
straight through
unshielded twisted pair (UTP).
Peripherals may include:
Bluetooth devices
fax
Firewire (IEEE 1394)
input equipment:
keyboard
mouse
pens
touch pad
laptops and desktop computers
mobile phones
modems
multimedia kits
palmtops and personal digital assistants (PDAs)
personal computer
printers
scanners
speakers
tape cartridges
universal serial bus (USB).
WAN protocols may include:
advanced data communications protocol (ADCP)
binary synchronous control (BSC)
high-level data link control (HDLC)
point to point protocol (PPP)
synchronous data link control (SDLC)
transmission of IP datagrams over X.25, Frame Relay or ATM.
Protocols may include:
AppleTalk protocol - Phase 2 (1989)
dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)
novell protocol suite:
internetwork packet exchange (IPX)
NetBIOS emulator
netware core protocol
sequenced packet exchange (SPX)
TCP/IP:
internet control message protocol (ICMP) see router protocols above
Net BT
WAN protocols (encapsulations):
advanced data communications protocol (ADCP)
binary synchronous control (BSC)
high-level data link control (HDLC)
point-to-point protocol (PPP)
synchronous data link control (SDLC).
Routing protocol may include:
Cisco discovery protocol (CDP)
dynamic routing
enhanced interior gateway routing protocol (EIGRP)
exterior gateway protocol and border gateway protocol (superseded by BGP)
netWare link state protocol (NLSP)
open shortest-path first interior gateway protocol (OSPF)
routing information protocol (RIP)
static routing.
Hardware may include:
DSL modems
modems and other connectivity devices
networks
personal computers
remote sites
servers
workstations.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
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 ability to:
plan and prepare for the router installation task
select a router to meet the client business specifications
install and test the router that ensures interoperability within the network and applying router principles and technologies
report on the status of the completed installation and seek sign off and customer satisfaction
use routers
apply solutions to defined routing problems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site where router installation may be conducted
use of field measurement equipment currently used in industry
relevant router specifications
technical requirements for a network
router
cabling
networked (LAN) computers
WAN service point of presence
relevant equipment and organisational documentation.
Method 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, configuring and testing a router
oral or written questioning of underpinning skills and knowledge
evaluation of report prepared by the candidate outlining testing procedures, results, recommendations to network changes and completion records.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol 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.
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:
plan and prepare for the router installation task
select a router to meet the client business specifications
install and test the router that ensures interoperability within the network and applying router principles and technologies
report on the status of the completed installation and seek sign off and customer satisfaction
use routers
apply solutions to defined routing problems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
site where router installation may be conducted
use of field measurement equipment currently used in industry
relevant router specifications
technical requirements for a network
router
cabling
networked (LAN) computers
WAN service point of presence
relevant equipment and organisational documentation.
Method 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, configuring and testing a router
oral or written questioning of underpinning skills and knowledge
evaluation of report prepared by the candidate outlining testing procedures, results, recommendations to network changes and completion records.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTTEN4198A Install, configure and test an internet protocol 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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWG33 | ICTTEN417 | Install, configure and test a router | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| D566 | ICA41011 | Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology | Qualification |
| AVZ7 | ICT41015 | Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology | Qualification |
| AWG1 | ICT40415 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| D560 | ICA40411 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking | Qualification |
| D558 | ICA40211 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Support | Qualification |
| AVY7 | ICT40215 | Certificate IV in Information Technology Support | Qualification |
| J821 | ICT40713 | Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design | Qualification |