F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Ethernet cables are designed for stable data transmission, ensuring consistent performance in most network environments.

Ethernet cables are designed for stable data transmission, ensuring consistent performance in most network environments.

Ethernet cables are designed for stable data transmission, ensuring consistent performance in most network environments.

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Backstaber970
Senior Member
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04-19-2016, 11:13 PM
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No, bending Ethernet cable typically does not cause problems. It may slightly affect performance but is generally safe and common in installations.
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Backstaber970
04-19-2016, 11:13 PM #1

No, bending Ethernet cable typically does not cause problems. It may slightly affect performance but is generally safe and common in installations.

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Nevla
Member
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04-20-2016, 02:26 AM
#2
It varies with the curve, but yes. It's a very delicate copper wire that can snap if bent or twisted too much.
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Nevla
04-20-2016, 02:26 AM #2

It varies with the curve, but yes. It's a very delicate copper wire that can snap if bent or twisted too much.

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MU1499
Member
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05-07-2016, 07:28 PM
#3
It varies by cable type and how much it bends. Usually, unless they’re twisted too tightly for a thumb wrap, they should work fine. Tightening a CAT6a loop and pulling straight can cause crosstalk according to a certifier. Soft CAT5e cables with stranded wires can be bent freely without losing performance.
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MU1499
05-07-2016, 07:28 PM #3

It varies by cable type and how much it bends. Usually, unless they’re twisted too tightly for a thumb wrap, they should work fine. Tightening a CAT6a loop and pulling straight can cause crosstalk according to a certifier. Soft CAT5e cables with stranded wires can be bent freely without losing performance.

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05-09-2016, 04:31 AM
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I've been checking connections through CMD to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1, experiencing random delays and timeouts similar to what you see in games with ping spikes. When I moved under the table, my PC dropped significantly, and reattaching the Ethernet cable helped reduce bending. Since then, I've kept pinging consistently without any interruptions.
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_sappige_mann_
05-09-2016, 04:31 AM #4

I've been checking connections through CMD to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1, experiencing random delays and timeouts similar to what you see in games with ping spikes. When I moved under the table, my PC dropped significantly, and reattaching the Ethernet cable helped reduce bending. Since then, I've kept pinging consistently without any interruptions.

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kingme441
Member
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05-09-2016, 12:40 PM
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It seems the Ethernet jack connection might have been weak due to the cable condition. If the issue persists, replace the cable. It’s possible the bending caused minor damage, but you should check carefully.
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kingme441
05-09-2016, 12:40 PM #5

It seems the Ethernet jack connection might have been weak due to the cable condition. If the issue persists, replace the cable. It’s possible the bending caused minor damage, but you should check carefully.

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Sunahh
Posting Freak
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05-23-2016, 04:31 AM
#6
Be more cautious in the future.
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Sunahh
05-23-2016, 04:31 AM #6

Be more cautious in the future.