|
Tweakers' Asylum Tweaks for systems, rooms and Do It Yourself (DIY) help. FAQ. |
|
|
|
Tweakers' Asylum Tweaks for systems, rooms and Do It Yourself (DIY) help. FAQ. |
|
Question:
If I put WD-40 on the Cat7 cable, will it remove enough friction to facilitate Cat8 speeds ?
Response:
Applying WD-40 to a Cat7 cable will not improve its performance or enable it to achieve Cat8 speeds. Ethernet cable speed and performance are determined by the cable's design, materials, shielding, and frequency rating, not by external treatments like lubricants or solvents.
Why WD-40 Won't Help:
1. **Dielectric Properties**: WD-40 is a dielectric (insulating) substance and does not enhance electrical conductivity or reduce signal attenuation[3][5].
2. **Insertion Loss Risk**: Applying lubricants like WD-40 can cause insertion loss by creating a conductive film on the cable jacket, potentially degrading signal quality[2].
3. **Cable Standards**: Cat7 cables are designed for up to 10 Gbps speeds at 600 MHz, while Cat8 cables support up to 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz. These capabilities are inherent to the cable's construction and cannot be altered externally[2].
Conclusion:
If you require Cat8 speeds, upgrading to a certified Cat8 cable is the only solution. External substances like WD-40 cannot modify the fundamental properties of Ethernet cables.
.
2022/03/30 Historical Records CENSORED
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Topic - Asking AI for tweaks - emailtim 11:40:46 03/29/25 (20)
- Hey, ask AI about fuse directionality. Nt - Geoffkait 16:48:58 03/29/25 (19)
- OK - Tre' 17:08:56 03/29/25 (18)
- Might as well ask about cable directionality too :) - uncle mag 17:40:32 03/31/25 (16)
- Yes, and transformers and power cords, too. Nt - Geoffkait 04:32:17 04/01/25 (15)
- Proper primary winding AC polarity orientation of an audio power transformer can be measured. nt - jea48 07:07:48 04/18/25 (14)
- Proper primary winding AC polarity orientation? What the ding dong? - Geoffkait 14:22:18 04/18/25 (12)
- RE: Proper primary winding AC polarity orientation? What the ding dong? - jea48 17:17:19 04/18/25 (11)
- That's a completely separate issue. I'm referring to the wire itself. All wire. Nt - Geoffkait 03:00:39 04/19/25 (10)
- Ya, you already said that. You are repeating yourself. - jea48 07:28:56 04/19/25 (9)
- And you still didn't get it. Nt - Geoffkait 07:32:00 04/19/25 (8)
- LOL, what didn't I get Geoff? nt. - jea48 09:14:01 04/19/25 (7)
- How electricity works, as usual. Nt - Geoffkait 09:15:43 04/19/25 (6)
- LOL, Same 'O' Geoff. Still believe the signal travels in the wire? nt. - jea48 09:37:00 04/19/25 (5)
- What's really funny is you don't even know what the signal is. - Geoffkait 09:38:37 04/19/25 (4)
- The Hidden Story Behind Maxwell's Equations - jea48 09:43:17 04/19/25 (3)
- Name dropper! - Geoffkait 10:04:01 04/19/25 (2)
- RE: Name dropper! - jea48 13:35:20 04/19/25 (1)
- RE: Name dropper! - Geoffkait 13:48:15 04/19/25 (0)
- RE: Proper primary winding AC polarity orientation of an audio power transformer can be measured. nt - Geoffkait 07:15:06 04/18/25 (0)
- So much for AI. Nice try, though. I bet you believe it. - Geoffkait 13:59:57 03/31/25 (0)
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2025, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
