USB To Fiber Optic Converter USB 2.0 - 100basefx Sc

Introduction

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

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology

Wired

Host interface

USB

Interface

Fiber

Fiber ports quantity

1

Fiber optic connector

SC

USB version

2.0

Network

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

Design

Product colour

Black

Internal

N

Chipset

ASIX Electronics - AX88772C

Plug and Play

Y

LED indicators

Activity, Link, Power

Certification

CE, FCC

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

Y

Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 60 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 70 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 90%

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

RoHS

Weight & dimensions

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

Other features

Housing material

Plastic

Quick start guide

Y

Cable length

0.195 m