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16 IT Essentials: PC Harware and Software Companion GuideSome ISPs may rent equipment on a month-to-month basis. This may be more attractivebecause the ISP supports the equipment if it fails or if the technology needs to be changedor upgraded. Home users may select to purchase equipment from the ISP because eventuallythe initial cost of the equipment will be less than the cost of renting the equipment.Implement the Customer’s NetworkInstalling and implementing a network can be a complicated task. Even a small home networkinstallation can become difficult and time-consuming. However, careful planninghelps ensure an easier and faster installation.Here is an installation checklist:❏ All parts are in❏ Installation is scheduled❏ Backups are available❏ Access to needed passwords❏ Extra supplies are handy❏ Install components❏ Test componentsDuring the installation, the existing network may experience some downtime. For example,building modifications and network cable installation can cause disruption. The project isnot complete until all devices have been installed, configured, and tested.After completing this section, you will meet these objectives:■■Install and test the customer’s network.Configure the customer’s Internet and network resources.Install and Test the Customer’s NetworkAfter you have determined the location of all network devices, you are ready to install thenetwork cables. In some new or newly renovated buildings, network cables may have beeninstalled during construction to avoid the problem of installing cables in finished walls later.If there is no preinstalled cable, you have to install it or have it installed.If you plan to install the cable yourself, you need time to prepare. All the necessary materialsshould be available at the site at the time of installation, as well as the cable layout plan.