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USB to Fiber Optic Converter - 100Mbps - USB 2.0 to Fiber Network Adapter - 100Base-FX SC Female Duplex Multimode Fiber/MMF Compatible - 2Km - Compact USB to Fiber LAN

StarTech.com USB to Fiber Optic Converter - 100Mbps - USB 2.0 to Fiber Network Adapter - 100Base-FX SC Female Duplex Multimode Fiber/MMF Compatible - 2Km - Compact USB to Fiber LAN US100A20FXSC

Chipset ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Connectivity technology Wired
Depth 170 mm
Fiber ethernet cabling technology 100BASE-FX
Fiber optic connector SC

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Connect to a 100Mbps fiber optic network through your laptop’s USB-A portThis USB to fiber-optic converter lets you utilize the USB 2.0 (Type-A) port on your laptop or tablet to provide a secure fiber network connection. Windows® and Mac compatible, the network adapter provides a 100Mbps Ethernet network connection...

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About this product

  • TECH SPECS: 100Mbps / 1x SC Female Duplex / ASIX AX88772C / 1x USB 2.0 Type A / Multi-Mode Fiber / 1310 nm / 2 km/1.2 mi / VLAN Bus-Powered / Windows, Windows Server, MacOS, Linux LTS Kernel
  • EASY-TO-USE USB to FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER: Use with USB-enabled computer, which is ideal for occasional access to a fiber LAN, or for laptop users without internal fiber network card
  • COMPACT FORM FACTOR: Easily portable and can be easily carried in a standard laptop bag if needed; no power adapter means fewer cords to carry, and a quick and easy setup
  • EASY TO DEPLOY: Integrated SC MM fiber connection makes deployment easy and predictable; fewer parts to damage or lose vs an open SFP solution
  • STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; this fiber network adapter is backed for 2 years by StarTech.com, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support
  • CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities

Connect to a 100Mbps fiber optic network through your laptop’s USB-A port

This USB to fiber-optic converter lets you utilize the USB 2.0 (Type-A) port on your laptop or tablet to provide a secure fiber network connection. Windows® and Mac compatible, the network adapter provides a 100Mbps Ethernet network connection and 100BaseFX SC optical transceiver.

Fiber-optic SC port

With an optical transceiver for 100Base-FX networks, the USB to fiber converter delivers network connectivity with a maximum range of 2 km over multimode fiber.

Secure fiber-to-the-desk connectivity

For reliable fiber connectivity, this USB to fiber-optic converter protects your network from problems with electronic interference - a common issue with copper Ethernet networks. Fiber-to-the-desk connectivity (FTTD) maximizes network security, reducing the risk of data leaks of sensitive information, without compromising network speed and reliability.

Easy portability

Compact and portable, this USB 2.0 to fiber-optic converter is powered directly from the USB port, making it easy to connect when you’re on the go.

Plug and play

Get up and running quickly. The USB fiber-optic converter supports certified drivers for Windows and Linux®. When you plug the adapter into a USB port, you simply install the drivers and the adapter is ready to transmit over a fiber network.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:

• MAC Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.

• Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

Visit www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools for more information and to download the StarTech Connectivity Tools.

Product details

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Chipset ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Connectivity technology Wired
Depth 170 mm
Fiber ethernet cabling technology 100BASE-FX
Fiber optic connector SC
Fiber ports quantity 1
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Height 20 mm
Host interface USB
Housing material Plastic
Interface Fiber
Internal No
LED indicators Activity, Link, Power
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Master (outer) case height 366 mm
Master (outer) case length 594 mm
Master (outer) case width 308 mm
Maximum data transfer rate 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum operating distance 2000 m
Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 60 °C
Package depth 170 mm
Package height 31 mm
Package weight 52 g
Package width 142 mm
Plug and Play Yes
Product colour Black
Products per master (outer) case 80 pc(s)
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 70 °C
Sustainability compliance Yes
USB version 2.0
VLAN tagging Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready Yes
Weight 108 g
Width 140 mm
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter ...

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EAN0065030874663
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Dangerous goodsNo

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