|  |  | Summary

In this chapter, you learned that to ensure that cabling is done thoroughly, accurately, and on time, you should create a flowchart that includes each of the tasks that must be completed, and the order in which they should be performed. Additionally, your flowchart should also include a timeline for each of these tasks:

- installing outlets
- installing jacks
- running cables
- punching cables into patch panels
- testing cables
- documenting cables
- installing NICs
- installing hubs, switches, bridges, and
- routers
- configuring routers
- installing and configuring PCs

Your cabling plan should include the following:

- building materials
- suppliers
- tools
- date and length of time tools required

Lastly, you learned about installing, string, running cable and the basics of wiring closets and patch panels along with testing cable. In the next chapter, you will start to see how routing and addressing operate at the network layer.