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StarTech.com FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER USB 2.0 100BASEFX

USB to Fiber Optic Converter - 100BaseFX SC - MM - Windows / Mac / Linux - USB to Ethernet Adapter - USB Network Adapter

  • Brand: StarTech.com
  • Category: Network Accessories
  • SKU: 4145273
  • MPN: US100A20FXSC
StarTech.com

StarTech.com USB to Fiber Optic Converter - 100Mbps - USB 2.0 to…

SKU
CNZ-IM-021533
MPN
US100A20FXSC

Overview

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.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com 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.

For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

The US100A20FXSC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Key features

  • Connectivity technology: Wired
  • Host interface: USB
  • Interface: Fiber
  • Fiber ports quantity: 1
  • Fiber optic connector: SC
  • USB version: 2.0
  • Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s
  • Networking standards: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
  • Fiber ethernet cabling technology: 100BASE-FX
  • Wake-on-LAN ready: Yes
  • VLAN tagging: Yes
  • Maximum operating distance: 2000 m
  • Product colour: Black
  • Internal: No
  • Chipset: ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
  • Plug and Play: Yes
  • LED indicators: Activity, Link, Power
  • 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 x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
  • 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
  • Linux operating systems supported: Yes
  • Server operating systems supported: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
  • Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 60 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T): -10 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H): 5 - 90%

Specifications

Design

Product colourBlack
InternalNo
ChipsetASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Plug and PlayYes
LED indicatorsActivity, Link, Power

Network

Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
Fiber ethernet cabling technology100BASE-FX
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
VLAN taggingYes
Maximum operating distance2000 m

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width310 mm
Master (outer) case length590 mm
Master (outer) case height355 mm
Products per master (outer) case80 pc(s)

Other features

Housing materialPlastic
Quick start guideYes
Cable length0.195 m

Packaging data

Package width52 mm
Package depth270 mm
Package height30 mm
Package weight52 g

Sustainability

Sustainability complianceYes

Technical details

Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB
InterfaceFiber
Fiber ports quantity1
Fiber optic connectorSC
USB version2.0

System requirements

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016

Weight & dimensions

Width140 mm
Depth170 mm
Height20 mm
Weight108 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%

Questions

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