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Setting Up Computer Networks Guide

This unit focuses on the competencies required for setting up computer networks for LANs and SOHO systems, including installation of network cables and configuration of routers and access points. Performance criteria include planning cable routes, obtaining necessary materials and tools, ensuring safety compliance, and diagnosing network issues. Final inspections and reporting are essential to confirm that the network setup meets manufacturer instructions and safety standards.

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Setting Up Computer Networks Guide

This unit focuses on the competencies required for setting up computer networks for LANs and SOHO systems, including installation of network cables and configuration of routers and access points. Performance criteria include planning cable routes, obtaining necessary materials and tools, ensuring safety compliance, and diagnosing network issues. Final inspections and reporting are essential to confirm that the network setup meets manufacturer instructions and safety standards.

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UNIT TITLE SET UP COMPUTER NETWORKS

MODULE TITLE SETTING UP COMPUTER NETWORKS

UNIT CODE ELC724332

UNIT DESCRIPTOR

This unit covers the outcomes required in setting-up computer networks for LANs and small-
office home-office (SOHO) systems. It consists of competencies to install network cables, set
network configuration, set router/Wi-Fi/ wireless access point/repeater configuration as
well as to inspect and test the configured computer networks.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

● Cable routes are determined and planned in accordance with network design and actual
installation site.
● Network materials necessary to complete the work are identified and obtained in
accordance with established procedures and checked against systems requirements
● Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are
obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation
and safety
● Appropriate personal protective equipment is used and OHS policies and procedures are
followed
● Copper cable splicing is performed based on Electronic Industries
Alliance/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) standards
● Network cables and cable raceway are installed in accordance with established
procedures and installation requirements
● Installation work is performed and is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has
occurred and complies with requirements
● OHS standards and 5S principles are followed according to enterprise requirements
● Excess components and materials are disposed of based on WEEE directives and 3Rs
waste management program.
● Network connectivity of each terminal is checked in accordance with network design.
● Any fault or problem in the network system is diagnosed and remedied in line with the
standard operating procedures.
● Network interface card (NIC) settings are configured in accordance with network design
● Communication checking between terminals are carried out in accordance with OS
network configuration guides
● Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established
procedures
● Client Device systems settings are configured in accordance with manufacturers’
instructions and end-user preferences
● Local area network (LAN) port is configured in accordance with manufacturers’
instructions and network design
● Wide area network (WAN) port is configured in accordance with manufacturers’
instructions and network design
● Wireless settings are configured in accordance manufacturers’ instructions, network
design and end-user preferences
● Security/Firewall/Advance settings are configured in accordance with manufacturers’
instructions and end-user preferences
● Final inspections are undertaken to ensure that the configuration done on the computer
networks conforms with the manufacturer’s instruction/manual
● Computer networks are checked to ensure safe operation.
● Reports are prepared/completed according to company requirements.

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