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StarTech.com USB 2.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 100BaseFX SC **

StarTech.com USB to Fiber Optic Converter - 100BASE-FX SC - MM - Windows Mac Linux - USB to Ethernet Adapter - USB Network Adapter

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Web ID: W000096896
Mfr. Part: US100A20FXSC
Connect to a 100Mbps fiber optic network through your laptops 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 youre 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

** Unless defective, this product is final sale once the packaging has been opened.

Overview
Design
Product colour:
Black
Internal:
No
Plug and Play:
Yes
Certification:
CE, FCC
RoHS compliance:
Yes
Other features
Cable length:
0.195 m
Ports & interfaces
USB version:
2.0
Network
Maximum operating distance:
2000 m
Design
LED indicators:
Activity, Link, Power
Network
Maximum data transfer rate:
1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards:
IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
VLAN tagging:
Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T):
0 - 60 C
Storage temperature (T-T):
-10 - 70 C
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
5 - 90%
Ports & interfaces
Interface:
Fiber
Other features
Quick start guide:
Yes
Packaging data
Package width:
52 mm
Package depth:
270 mm
Package height:
30 mm
Package weight:
52 g
Ports & interfaces
Fiber optic connector:
SC
Design
Chipset:
ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Other features
Housing material:
Plastic
Network
Fiber ethernet cabling technology:
100BASE-FX
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology:
Wired
Host interface:
USB
Fiber ports quantity:
1
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,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
Weight & dimensions
Width:
55 mm
Depth:
260 mm
Height:
20 mm
Weight:
100 g

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