[header] How to protect an outdoor ethernet cable [title] Weatherproof your ethernet cable's connector box. [step] Making your connector box weatherproof can both minimize the likelihood of strikes and extent of damage withstood during stormy weather. Replace the cover plate with an outer plating and apply a silicone seal to the outer edges to make it weatherproof and resistant to storm damage. 
[substeps] Applying a silicone seal can also help your connector box keep insects and other pests out. [title] Pick a waterproof cable to minimize damage during storms.