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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.
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
Specs
| Networking |
| 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 |
Y |
| VLAN tagging |
Y |
| Maximum operating distance |
2000 m |
| System requirements |
| 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,Wind |
| 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 |
Y |
| Server operating systems supported |
Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016 |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
140 mm |
| Depth |
170 mm |
| Height |
20 mm |
| Weight |
108 g |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired |
| Host interface |
USB |
| Interface |
Fiber |
| Fiber ports quantity |
1 |
| Fiber optic connector |
SC |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-10 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 90% |
| Other features |
| Housing material |
Plastic |
| Quick start guide |
Y |
| Cable length |
0.195 m |
| Design |
| Internal |
N |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Chipset |
ASIX Electronics - AX88772C |
| Plug and Play |
Y |
| LED indicators |
Activity, Link, Power |
| Certification |
CE, FCC |
| Packaging data |
| Package width |
52 mm |
| Package depth |
270 mm |
| Package height |
30 mm |
| Package weight |
52 g |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
RoHS |
Features
StarTech.com USB 2.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 100BaseFX SC. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: USB, Interface: Fiber. Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s. Product colour: Black
Product Description
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.
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
