Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Configure wireless mesh nodes and wireless access points

1.1 Determine internet protocol (IP) addressing schemes from design plan, obtained from appropriate personnel

1.2 Confirm compatibility of factory installed firmware in wireless routers with mesh routing requirements – otherwise install upgrade firmware

1.3 Configure wireless router settings and wireless fidelity (WiFi) for wireless access point settings for inclusion in mesh network

1.4 Connect mesh node and access node back-to-back via a straight LAN cable according to design plan

2. Connect separate mesh networks via backbone

2.1 Configure routing software on mesh and backbone nodes to enable mesh traffic to reach backbone

2.2 Connect mesh node and backbone node back-to-back via a straight LAN cable

2.3 Configure gateway server and gateway node and add required services to network

3. Test connectivity within mesh network

3.1 Assemble all wireless mesh routers with configuration sheets attached, and power up routers

3.2 Connect PC to a wireless mesh router and confirm an IP address is provided automatically by dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

3.3 Confirm connectivity to mesh nodes and the gateway by pinging individual IP addresses, and rectify faulty nodes if required

4. Test network connectivity via wireless backbone

4.1 Install mesh nodes according to design plan

4.2 Install and align directional antennas on wireless backbone path according to installation instructions and work health and safety (WHS) procedures

4.3 Confirm connectivity between mesh clusters at either end of wireless backbone

5. Clean up worksite and complete administrative work

5.1 Remove waste from worksite, dispose of according to environmental requirements and restore work area to customer's satisfaction

5.2 Update documentation records and make recommendations according to enterprise policy

5.3 Notify customer of job completion and obtain sign-off

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

4.2, 5.2

• Recognises and interprets technical documentation to determine job requirements

Writing

5.2, 5.3

• Uses clear, specific and industry-related terminology to produce and update workplace documentation in predetermined formats

Numeracy

1.3, 2.3

• Performs calculations to interpret results and evaluate different types of technical data and configure system performance

Navigate the world of work

4.2, 5.1, 5.2

• Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to own work context

Interact with others

1.1, 5.3

• Selects appropriate form, channel and mode of communication when liaising with customers, vendors and installation personnel on technical and operational matters

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,

2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2,

3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Understands key principles and concepts underpinning design and operation of digital systems and tools and applies these when troubleshooting existing technology and when seeking to understand the potential of new technology
• Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary
• Takes responsibility for routine decision-making by selecting from a range of predetermined options in routine situations, identifying and taking situational factors into account
• When dealing with complex issues, may use intuition to identify problems, switching to analytical processes to modify activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments to generate possible solutions

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTTEN404Install and configure a wireless mesh network

ICTTEN4050A Install and configure a wireless mesh network

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.