Patch Cables

Keep a good supply of patch cables on hand. You'll use them often, when you move users around from one office to another, when you add computers to your network, or when you need to rearrange things at the patch panels (assuming you wired your network using patch panels).

When you buy patch cables, buy them in a variety of lengths and colors. One good way to quickly make a mess of your patch panels is to use 15' cables when 3' cables will do the job. And having a variety of colors can help you sort out a mass of cables.