Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm client requirements and identify relevant network equipment
- Identify and clarify the client requirement for the small office home office network
- Identify the most suitable network design to meet the client requirement
- Develop and document the network design
- Identify the most suitable network technologies, devices and protocols and network cables and connectors to meet the network design
- Review the available network technologies, devices and protocols and determine the most appropriate to meet the client requirements
- Source vendors and service suppliers to obtain specifications, availability and cost of identified components
- Ensure client sign-off for proposed network design and associated components
- Install and configure hardware and software
- Develop installation plans, with prioritised tasks and contingency arrangements, for installation of components with minimum disruption to client
- Liaise with appropriate person to obtain approval for the plans, including security clearance and timing
- Confirm and review supplier documentation that network cables and connectors have been installed according to industry standards, client requirements and building requirements
- Install and configure computer and other hardware according to the network design and industry standards using knowledge of relevant installation and configuration tools
- Install and configure network software according to network design and industry standards
- Install and configure other software according to network design and industry standards
- Configure and test network
- Troubleshoot client-side connectivity using appropriate networking settings to review relevant network tools
- Test the installed software and hardware, using available networking tools to ensure that components are functioning as expected
- Test the network settings to ensure the network is functioning according to specification
- Resolve problems identified through the testing process
- Secure network
- Document completed work, hand over to client and obtain client approval