Struggling with costly cabling and limited reach in your network? The Tp-link MC112CS 100 Mbit/s 1310 nm 100Base-TX 100Base-FX Media Converter bridges copper and single-mode fiber, letting you extend Ethernet links up to 20 km with just one fibre strand, saving both money and installation time.
Key Features of a 100 Mbit/s media converter
- Data transfer rate: 100Mbps. Full-speed Fast Ethernet for reliable office or campus connections.
- Optical wavelength TX: 1310 nm. Sends data on the standard long-wave laser line.
- Optical wavelength RX: 1550 nm. Receives on the complementary wavelength for clear two-way communication.
- Fibre type: Single-mode SC. Works with common SC-type connectors for easy patching.
- Copper interface: 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45. Auto-MDI/MDI-X removes the need for crossover cables.
- Auto-negotiation: Duplex mode automatically selected for optimal performance.
- Max distance: 20 000 m (12.4 miles). Extends networks far beyond typical copper limits.
- Power consumption: 2.41 W. Low energy use keeps operating costs down.
- Compliance: IEEE 802.3u, FCC. Meets recognised standards for compatibility and safety.
- Operating temperature: 32 °F - 104 °F. Suitable for most indoor environments.
Why Choose a Tp-link media converter
If you manage a small-to-medium business, a school, or a remote site, you often face the dilemma of running long copper runs that degrade signal quality or paying for expensive multi-fibre installations. You need a simple, cost-effective way to link existing Ethernet equipment to a fibre backbone without redesigning the whole network. The Tp-link media converter fits perfectly, offering plug-and-play conversion, automatic cable handling and long-reach performance that lets you keep your current hardware while expanding your network footprint.
Benefits of Tp-link media converter
- Cost saving: Half the fibre cabling needed, reducing material expenses.
- Easy installation: Auto-MDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation mean no special configuration.
- Reliable link: Full-speed 100 Mbps forwarding ensures smooth data flow.
- Low power: Only 2.41 W draws minimal electricity, keeping bills low.
Usages of a 100 Mbit/s media converter
Ideal for connecting office LAN switches to a campus fibre backbone, extending surveillance camera feeds, linking remote access points, or bridging between data centres where distance exceeds copper limits but fibre is already in place.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | FCC |
| Networking |
| Networking / Form Factor | External |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Features | Flow control, auto-negotiation, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), half duplex mode, full duplex mode |
| Networking / Data Transfer Rate | 100Mbps |
| Networking / Optical Wave Length | 1310 (TX) / 1550 (RX) nm |
| Networking / Cabling Type | Ethernet 100Base-TX |
| Networking / Data Link Protocol | Fast Ethernet |
| Networking / Type | Fiber media converter |
| Networking / Max Transfer Distance | 12.4 miles |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | TP-Link |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Fiber media converter |
| General / Form Factor | External |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 female ¦ 1 x Ethernet 100Base-FX - SC single-mode |
| Summary Details |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 100 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum transfer distance | 20000 m |
| Fiber mode structure | Single-mode |
| Product colour | Black |
| Fiber optic connector | SC |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Power consumption (max) | 2.41 W |
