Unit of competency Outline
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Configure internet gateways
Configure internet gateways
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK562
ICTNWK562
State Code
ODT25
ODT25
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and confirm the functionality of internet gateways, including meeting required internet service provider (ISP) security requirements.The unit applies to individuals who may be network engineers, technical specialists and security analysts who are independently responsible for analysing and managing business security using a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) skills and knowledge.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to configure internet gateways
- 1.1 Confirm work brief and tasks according to organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2 Assess system architecture according to work brief
- 1.3 Select and source required configuration hardware, software and tools
- 1.4 Verify equipment specifications and confirm component serviceability
2. Determine security requirements
- 2.1 Analyse existing ISP security features
- 2.2 Conduct required ISP speed test and identify system vulnerabilities
- 2.3 Analyse internet gateway options
- 2.4 Select required internet gateway option and create security plan according to analysis findings
3. Install internet gateways
- 3.1 Identify required internet gateway installation method according to security plan and work brief
- 3.2 Configure internet gateway according to technical guidelines
- 3.3 Test internet gateway, and rectify and report any network issues
4. Connect nodes to internet gateways
- 4.1 Establish prerequisites and confirm gateway connection to network router
- 4.2 Assign nodes to logical gateway as required by network architecture
- 4.3 Determine connection type and configure firewalls
- 4.4 Test and confirm internet gateway node connection
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUV18 | ICTNWK531 | Configure an internet gateway | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ4 | ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |