Random internet drops

[TheGreatSora]

So I'm having random ethernet drops every now and then. it works fine most of the time but suddenly it drops for 5-10 seconds then continues going. I talked to my ISP and they said they didn't see a problem at their end. they also sent me a technician to check over my network and we replaced the main router. 

 

my only thought now is that it could be the ethernet cable that I'm using as it sits outside where the temperature reaches 45-50C. but before I change it to an "outdoor" rated one I wanted to know if these drops could be caused by it as I don't want to invest in 1000ft of it as thats my only way to get it

[Bad5ector]

[Lurick]

Just now, Bad5ector said:

They're saying they can only get rolls of 1000ft, not that the run is 1000ft

 

To address the question in the OP, yes it's completely possible and likely. The outdoor rated cables have UV protection whereas the regular stuff doesn't and will get brittle and be more prone to breaking and exposing the wires over time. I would do your best to inspect the outdoor cable as is now and see if anything is amiss.

[Bad5ector]

Unless you mean you can only find 1000Ft worth of outdoor rated cable. In which case, I'd say you're not looking hard enough. For example:

 

GearIT Cat6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable (150ft) 23AWG Pure Copper, FTP, LLDPE, Waterproof, Direct Burial, In-Ground, UV Resistant, POE, Network, LAN, Internet, Cat 6, Cat6 Cable - 150 Feet : Amazon.ca: Electronics

[TheGreatSora]

2 minutes ago, Lurick said:

They're saying they can only get rolls of 1000ft, not that the run is 1000ft

 

To address the question in the OP, yes it's completely possible and likely. The outdoor rated cables have UV protection whereas the regular stuff doesn't and will get brittle and be more prone to breaking and exposing the wires over time. I would do your best to inspect the outdoor cable as is now and see if anything is amiss.

I’ll have a look at it I just expected a slow speed or out right not working if that’s the case but it won’t hurt to test it

 

2 minutes ago, Bad5ector said:

Unless you mean you can only find 1000Ft worth of outdoor rated cable. In which case, I'd say you're not looking hard enough. For example:

 

GearIT Cat6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable (150ft) 23AWG Pure Copper, FTP, LLDPE, Waterproof, Direct Burial, In-Ground, UV Resistant, POE, Network, LAN, Internet, Cat 6, Cat6 Cable - 150 Feet : Amazon.ca: Electronics

 

yeah where I live I wasn’t able to find one (easily) unless I import it and patience is not a virtue I have  

 

I could probably find it if I go shop hopping but I don’t have the time to do that

[Bad5ector]

4 minutes ago, TheGreatSora said:

I could probably find it if I go shop hopping but I don’t have the time to do that

Can relate. Hopefully you don't need to go that route.

[Donut417]

1 hour ago, TheGreatSora said:

my only thought now is that it could be the ethernet cable that I'm using as it sits outside where the temperature reaches 45-50C. but before I change it to an "outdoor" rated one I wanted to know if these drops could be caused by it as I don't want to invest in 1000ft of it as thats my only way to get it

Well what kind of of internet do you have? Because Coax based internet can definitely be affected by temperature. 

 

Another question is the Ethernet cable above or below ground? If its above ground is it UV rated? Because Solar Radiation will kill the sheathing on the cable over time. Due to that if the stuff isn't UV rated it won't last more than a few years generally. 

[Omon_Ra]

As others mentioned, this is likely due to the outdoor run of wire. If it's not 'direct burial' or other outdoor-rated ethernet, and especially if it's in direct sunlight, it's more than likely cracked and split. Even if it is UV rated, air temperatures of 45-50C will translate into considerably higher temperatures on surfaces which no matter how much UV protection a cable has, will deteriorate a cable. Also, are the physical ethernet connections outside as well? If they are, they probably need re-terminated as well. If you're going to have to re-run the wire, I would definitely consider running it inside of conduit to better protect the wire from the elements.

[TheGreatSora]

Thanks everyone for the reply’s 

I tested a short new wire while setting my laptop next to the router and that didn’t have any drops so yeah it’s the cable. 
 Ordered outdoor rated cable