Sometimes a "better" cable will provide worse results, depending on how its characteristics interact with the characteristics of what it is connecting. In this case the WireWorld cable appears to differ in numerous respects from most other Ethernet cables. As far as I can tell from the figure in its description each of its four pairs of conductors are not twisted together, as they are in nearly all other Ethernet cables. Twisting or lack thereof will affect inductance, capacitance, "characteristic impedance," noise rejection, noise radiation, and "crosstalk" (although presumably and hopefully the shielding that is provided around each pair of conductors deals with noise and crosstalk in a satisfactory manner). Also, as a Cat 8 cable its bandwidth is much greater than the bandwidth of the garden variety cable that is working properly for you. Bandwidth that is greater than necessary is not always a good thing. Finally, the gauge of the conductors in the Wireworld cable is a bit heavier than in most Ethernet cables, and the conductors are silver rather than copper.
We can only speculate on which if any of these differences account for the issue. But if I were you, and if it is still possible, I would return the cable.
Good luck. Regards,
-- Al
We can only speculate on which if any of these differences account for the issue. But if I were you, and if it is still possible, I would return the cable.
Good luck. Regards,
-- Al