|  | 8.2 | Planning Structured Cabling: Wiring Closet Specifications
| 8.2.1 | Overview of wiring closet selection
One of the early decisions you must make when planning your network is where to place the wiring closet(s), since this will be where you will have to install many of the networking cables and networking devices. (Note: Detailed examples and practice for wiring closets are provided.) The most important decision is the selection of the Main Distribution Facility/Facilities (MDF). There are standards governing MDFs and IDFs, and you will learn some of these standards while learning how to select the network wiring closet(s). If possible, tour your own school's (or one of your local business') MDF/IDF. Finally, you will learn how to plan your network so that you can avoid some of the problems related to negative effects on networks caused by AC electricity from the power company.
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