Struggling with unreliable Ethernet links over long distances? The Media Converter lets you turn a standard 10/100 Mbps copper connection into a robust single-mode fiber link, extending your network up to 30 km (18.6 miles). It’s a simple plug-and-play solution that keeps data flowing smoothly, even across campus or industrial sites.
Benefits of StarTech.com Media Converter
You gain a stable connection that resists interference, peace of mind from built-in link-loss forwarding and remote status monitoring, durability thanks to its all-steel chassis, flexibility to work alone or inside a rack, and long-term support with a two-year warranty and lifetime technical help.
Key Features of a 200 Mbit/s Media Converter
- Data transfer rate: 100Mbps. Handles Fast Ethernet traffic reliably.
- Wavelength: 1310 nm. Optimised for long-reach single-mode fiber.
- Max transfer distance: 18.6 miles. Extends networks far beyond copper limits.
- Connector type: SC. Easy to mate with standard fiber patch cords.
- Input interface: 10Base-T RJ-45 female. Connects directly to existing Ethernet.
- Output interface: 100Base-FX SC single-mode female. Provides fiber output.
- Auto-uplink: Auto MDI/MDI-X. No manual crossover cables needed.
- Operating temperature: 32 °F - 140 °F. Works in harsh environments.
- Power: AC 120/230 V, 12 V / 1 A output. Simple mains connection.
- Form factor: External, all-steel chassis. Rugged and ready for field use.
Usages of a 200 Mbit/s Media Converter
You can deploy it in many scenarios:
- Extending office networks between buildings.
- Connecting remote security cameras to a central server.
- Linking industrial control systems across a factory floor.
- Providing reliable backhaul for outdoor Wi-Fi access points.
- Integrating legacy Ethernet equipment into a modern fiber backbone.
StarTech.com Media Converter
Many buyers worry about compatibility, installation complexity, and whether a converter will survive tough conditions. They often fear needing extra hardware or dealing with confusing settings. This Media Converter removes those doubts: it supports auto-MDI/MDI-X, needs no configuration, and fits into a 20-slot rack or works standalone. Its steel housing, wide temperature range, and comprehensive warranty give you confidence that the link will stay up and perform, no matter the environment.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS |
| Networking |
| Networking / Form Factor | External |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Features | Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), half duplex mode, full duplex mode, rugged |
| Networking / Data Transfer Rate | 100Mbps |
| Networking / Optical Wave Length | 1310 nm |
| Networking / Cabling Type | Ethernet 100Base-FX |
| Networking / Data Link Protocol | Fast Ethernet |
| Networking / Type | Fiber media converter |
| Networking / Max Transfer Distance | 18.6 miles |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Manufacturer Warranty / Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 140 °F |
| Service & Support |
| Service & Support / Type | 2-year warranty |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Fiber media converter |
| General / Color | Black |
| General / Form Factor | External |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x network - RJ-45 female ¦ 1 x Ethernet 100Base-FX - SC single-mode female x 2 |
| Power |
| Power / Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V |
| Summary Details |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 200 Mbit/s |
| Converter input interface | 10Base-T |
| Converter output interface | 100Base-FX |
| Maximum transfer distance | 1181102.4" (30000 m) |
| Wavelength | 1310 nm |
| Fiber mode structure | Single-mode |
| Product color | Black |
| Fiber optic connector | SC |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| Output current | 1 A |
