|  | 8.10 | Implementing Installation of the Network
| 8.10.2 | The impact of environmental factors on computer networks
Environmental factors should be considered when maintaining or creating a network. Computers and networking devices can easily be affected by extreme situations, such as temperature, moisture, vibrations, and electrical interference. If exposed to these situations, computers and networking devices may act irregularly and may sometimes fail. Room conditions should be at normal humidity and temperature to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) and overheating. Fluorescent lighting, space heaters, televisions, radios, and other electrical devices may contribute to electromagnetic interference (EMI), especially when copper cabling is the primary networking medium. Often cooler and darker places, such as a basement, are an ideal area to store computer equipment.