StarTech.com USB 2.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 100BaseFX SC
Description
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.
The US100A20FXSC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Provides a fiber network connection to portable laptops or tablets
- Fiber-to-the-desk connectivity (FTTD) enhances security, reducing the risk of data leaks
- Add a 100Mbps 100BaseFX SC Ethernet connection through a USB 2.0 Type-A interface
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | No |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Fiber ports quantity | 1 |
| Fiber optic connector | SC |
| Interface | Fiber |
| Host interface | USB |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
| Chipset | ASIX Electronics - AX88772C |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3x |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Maximum operating distance | 2000 m |
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology | 100BASE-FX |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Cable length | 0.195 m |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| Software | |
| 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 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 |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| 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 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 |
| Cable length | 0.195 m |
| Design | |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chipset | ASIX Electronics - AX88772C |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Internal | No |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
| System requirements | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016 |
| 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 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 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Package width | 52 mm |
| Package depth | 270 mm |
| Package height | 30 mm |
| Package weight | 52 g |
| Width | 140 mm |
| Depth | 170 mm |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Weight | 108 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 52 mm |
| Package depth | 270 mm |
| Package height | 30 mm |
| Package weight | 52 g |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| Other features | |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Chipset | ASIX Electronics - AX88772C |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Cable length | 0.195 m |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
Specifications
UNSPSC Code
43201404
Brand
StarTech.com
Categories
System Components
Category
Networking Cards
Connectivity technology
Wired
Host interface
USB
Interface
Fiber
Internal
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