How to Check & Solve Ethernet Cable Problems

1. How to Check & Solve  Ethernet Cable Problems    E​thernet cables are one of the most important elements of any                       electric system. If they don’t work properly, the rest of the                       network would become nonfunctioning. Any type of disruption                 would make faulty Ethernet Cable’s performance slow.        Today we will be checking out some of the signs that indicate if                           your cable is performing up to the standard or not.    It Often Loses Connection    If you plug the cable into the Ethernet adapter and the light                         doesn't turn on, it could indicate a problem either with the cable                         or the adapter. Also, if you are seeing display messages like                       ‘network connection is lost’ or ‘no connection’, then something’s                   wrong with the system’s ethernet cable. In such cases, make sure                       1​​

2. that you’ve connected the cable properly. Otherwise, a bad cable                     will not work even if properly connected.          You Always Have Slow Connection    If your connection keeps dropping or runs very slowly, there are                       chances that you have a damaged cable. If there is a tear on your                             cable, it can break down the internal wire connection and can                       cause a short circuit. If you find a bent cable, try straightening it                           with your hands. In case it is too beat up, you will need to replace                               it.          2​

3. Connection Restored With A Wiggle    Wiggling the cable re-establishes a failed connection. If you do this                       too often, it also means that you have a broken connector on your                           hands. ​Ethernet cables have a built-in plastic lever that secures the cable into place within the Ethernet adapter port. If this lever                                             breaks, the connection will drop.      Do You Keep Replacing Them?    This is the ultimate sign that you need to check your network                         ecosystem. If replacing the ethernet cable eliminates the problem,                   then it’s well and good. But if the same problem persists with the                           new cable, the problem relates to the network. There could be                       some malfunction happening.      In such cases, there are three types of ​network cable issues you should look for:                                3​

4. Testing Connectivity Issues    These issues are majorly because of a faulty cable. Consider taking                       a quick test to check the connectivity. To check, try plugging the                         suspected cable into the network device or network connector of                     another computer. Typically, the jack you plug the cable into is the                         part of a network adapter. It provides the interface between a                       computer/ network device and the network cable.    These adapters have one or two LED lights which state that an                         established connection exists and transmission is happening on                 the line. After you plug the cable into the network adapter, the link                           LED should be on to indicate a connection. If it doesn't light up or                             flash, there might be a problem with the cable or its connector, or                           both of them.    Testing Performance Issues    If your connection is failing or transmitting data at much slower                       speeds, you have performance-related issues. This happens               generally due to a damaged or bent cable. Usually, you can                       straighten a bent cable to solve the problem. And if the problem                         persists, you might have to replace the damaged cable.  4​

5.   To troubleshoot, visually scan the length of the cable and look for                         sharp bends, kinks, or other physical faults in the cable. If you find                           a sharp bend or kink in the cable, straighten the cable and check if                             the problem is solved.    Before replacing it make sure to shake the cable lightly at the                         connector side to see if the connection can be re-established. If                       so, then the problem is with the connector. Which also means that                         you need to repair or replace the entire cable.    Testing Continuity Issues    If there are any faulty connectors, bends in a cable, continuity                       issues can occur. They can also occur by a cut or a sliced cable,                             any kind of penetration by objects like a nail, staple, screw, etc. or                           electromagnetic interference. If you can visually scan the cable                   length, check for any of these causes. If not, test it with a                           continuity tester. An electronic device is specially made for this                     purpose. Such a device can help detect problems caused by EMI,                       or radio frequency interference.      5​

6. Still Got Problems?    Even after doing all this if your network keeps failing, it is very                           likely that issues are with local network configuration, one or more                       of the network connectivity devices. Like adapters, switches,                 routers, and so on. Such faults will require a higher level of                         troubleshooting.        If you are looking to buy new ethernet cables, you can navigate to                           our ethernet networking cables page from here. From Cat 5E                     cable, ​Cat6A cable to Cat 8 cable, we have all the cables to fulfill your requirements.                                6​

7. Constantly getting bugged by the lost signal? Then here’s a guide                       to help you identify and solve the problems with your ethernet             cables.              Article Source:  https://www.sfcable.com/blog/how-check-solve-ethernet-cable-pr oblems/    If you found these article useful, here are some other articles                       that may be of interest.    The A, B, and Cs of Ethernet Cables: An Infographic  How Strong Your Ethernet Cables Should be?  Cat 7 vs Cat 8 Cables: What's the Difference?  Why Ethernet Cables are here to stay?  Cat6 Ethernet Cables Ideal For Any Household  8 Ingenious Hacks to Hide Every Cable in Your Room    7​