10/100Base Fast Ethernet Media Converters
Fast Ethernet fiber media converter converts a 10/100BaseTX copper to 100BaseFX fiber to facilitate cost-effective and extended network connectivity over longer distances that exceed the capability of cat5 or cat6 Ethernet cable.
Our Fast Ethernet converters are compliant with 802.3u and offer a data transmission rate of up to 100Mbps. These unmanaged devices allow seamless transmission of data throughout the network utilizing a basic “plug-and-play” design.
How do Ethernet Fiber Media Converters Work?
These fast ethernet converters are often used in pairs to convert a single networking device to fiber, but they can also be connected individually to any network switch. This setup allows for extending the 10/100Base network over fiber regardless of application.
Here is the procedure for connecting two ethernet to fiber media converters:
- The two converters are placed at a certain distance as per the application requirement and connected with duplex (2-strands) fiber optic cable.
- Both these converters have two ports each, one for the RJ45 connector and the other one is a built-in multimode or single mode fiber port with ST or SC connectors.
- One fast ethernet converter is connected to the IP device and the other converter is connected to the main network.
- Each of these media converters is powered by an AC/DC transformer.
- The two fiber ports are linked over either singlemode or multimode fiber optic cables.
- The RJ45 port receives data while the SFP port transmits.
Beneficial Features of Our Fast Ethernet Converters
Here are some beneficial features of our 10/100 Fast Ethernet “double duty” media converters:
- Our fast Ethernet converters are capable of 10/100Mbps Copper to 100Mbps fiber conversion over multimode or singlemode fiber cable.
- Our Ethernet fiber media converters are compliant with IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standards.
- They offer a data transfer rate of 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet speed, and 100Mbps over fiber.
- They come with LED indicator lights for fiber signal detection, copper signal detection, linkage, activity status, and speed of transmission.
- Full of Half Duplex modes supported.
- These media converters auto-negotiate if the network is operating at 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
- The units are hot-swappable unmanaged devices when installed into our MCC-14R chassis.
- RoHs compliant.
- They help upgrade and extend legacy networks in a cost-effective manner.
- Our fast Ethernet media converters are quite compact and fit in small or cramped up spaces.
Technical Specifications of Our Fast Ethernet Fiber Media Converters
Some of the technical specifications for our Fast Ethernet media converters include:
- Auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDI-X detection
- They offer a full wire speed conversion.
- Link fault pass through function
- They have a buffer RAM of 128Kb.
- Far End Fault function.
- Our fast ethernet fiber media converters function as standalone units or can be rack mounted by installing them into the MCC-14R media converter chassis.
- Used to accommodate networking devices such as IP surveillance cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, or any networking hardware that is located in remote areas.
- Optional DIN rail mounting.
- Low Power Consumption