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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for WiMAX equipment installation
   • Arrange access to site according to required procedure
   • Verify customer requirements, type of WiMAX CPE equipment and location of proposed installation according to plans obtained from authorised personnel
   • Prepare tools, equipment and CPE required for installation
2. Install outdoor unit and antenna
   • Make worksite safe by identifying existing and potential hazards
   • Comply with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
   • Mount outdoor unit according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise plans
   • Connect outdoor unit to indoor unit using specified cable
   • Position antenna towards distant WiMAX base station for preliminary orientation
   • Align unit for maximum signal strength using received signal strength indication (RSSI) display
   • Record installation and alignment details
   • Connect indoor unit and accessories to customer equipment
3. Test performance of installation
   • Test WiMAX CPE according to manufacturer’s procedures
   • Check operating environment does not degrade test results
   • Evaluate test results to verify operational performance with customer
4. Restore site and complete documentation
   • Restore worksite to customer’s satisfaction
   • Complete reports on installation
   • Notify customer and obtain sign off

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

ensure that the site access, resources and installation requirements are confirmed prior to installation

install and test Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) customer premises equipment (CPE) outdoor units

install indoor unit and connect to customer network

reinstate site, document and complete installation reports.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the wireless standard ‘WiMAX’ including:

general characteristics of WiMAX networks e.g. mobile broadband and internet access

applications of WiMAX technology

terminology associated with WiMAX technologies

range and function of gateway devices

protocols IEEE 802.16 and IEEE 802.11

identify and discuss the relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements

explain the impact of location on microwave propagation and losses.

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