Range/Series Overview
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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.
Specification Summary
Product Description
Startech USB to Fiber Optic Converter, 100Mbps, USB 2.0 to Fiber Network Adapter, 100BASE-FX SC Female Duplex Multimode Fiber/MMF Compatible, 2Km, Compact USB to Fiber LAN Adapter - USB to LAN Adapter (US100A20FXSC) - network adapter - USB 2.0 - 100Base-FX/100Base-SC x 1
Device Type
Network adapter
Interface (Bus) Type
USB 2.0
Ports
100Base-FX/100Base-SC x 1
Dimensions (WxDxH)
5.5 cm x 26 cm x 2 cm
Cabling Type
Ethernet 100Base-FX, Ethernet 100Base-SC
Data Link Protocol
100Mb LAN
Max Transfer Distance
2 km
Data Transfer Rate
100 Mbps
Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS versions
Manufacturer Warranty
2-year warranty