Overview



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.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:



Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.



Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

The US100A20FXSC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage




At-a-glance



  • COMPACT FORM FACTOR: Easily portable and can be easily carried in a standard laptop bag if needed; no power adapter means fewer cords to carry, and a quick and easy setup

  • CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities

  • EASY TO DEPLOY: Integrated SC MM fiber connection makes deployment easy and predictable; fewer parts to damage or lose vs an open SFP solution

  • EASY-TO-USE USB to FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER: Use with USB-enabled computer, which is ideal for occasional access to a fiber LAN, or for laptop users without internal fiber network card

  • STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; this fiber network adapter is backed for 2 years by StarTech.com, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support

  • TECH SPECS: 100Mbps / 1x SC Female Duplex / ASIX AX88772C / 1x USB 2.0 Type A / Multi-Mode Fiber / 1310 nm / 2 km/1.2 MiCloseMi is a smart technology brand by Xiaomi and is the abbreviation for Mobile Internet. / VLAN Bus-Powered / Windows, Windows Server, MacOS, Linux LTS Kernel




Reasons to buy


  • COMPACT FORM FACTOR: Easily portable and can be easily carried in a standard laptop bag if needed; no power adapter means fewer cords to carry, and a quick and easy setup
  • CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities
  • EASY TO DEPLOY: Integrated SC MM fiber connection makes deployment easy and predictable; fewer parts to damage or lose vs an open SFP solution
  • EASY-TO-USE USB to FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER: Use with USB-enabled computer, which is ideal for occasional access to a fiber LAN, or for laptop users without internal fiber network card
  • STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; this fiber network adapter is backed for 2 years by StarTech.com, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support
  • TECH SPECS: 100Mbps / 1x SC Female Duplex / ASIX AX88772C / 1x USB 2.0 Type A / Multi-Mode Fiber / 1310 nm / 2 km/1.2 mi / VLAN Bus-Powered / Windows, Windows Server, MacOS, Linux LTS Kernel

Specification


Technical Description: StarTech.com 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

Design
LED indicators:
Activity, Link, Power
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Chipset:Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.
ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Product colour:
Black
Internal:The product is built in.
No

Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case:
80 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height:
355 mm
Master (outer) case length:
590 mm
Master (outer) case width:
310 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code:
85176990

Network
Maximum operating distance:The maximum distance from which you can operate the device.
2000 m
VLAN tagging:
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
Fiber ethernet cabling technology:
100BASE-FX
Networking standards:The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
Maximum data transfer rate:
1000 Mbit/s

Networking
Maximum operating distance:The maximum distance from which you can operate the device.
2000 m
VLAN tagging:
Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready:
Yes
Fiber ethernet cabling technology:
100BASE-FX
Networking standards:The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
Maximum data transfer rate:
1000 Mbit/s

Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-10 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 60 °C

Other features
Cable length:How long the cable is.
0.195 m
Quick start guide:Instructions, either online, as a computer program or in paper form, to allow you to set up and start using the product quickly.
Yes
Housing material:
Plastic

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
52 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
30 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
270 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
52 mm

Ports & interfaces
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
2.0
Fiber optic connector:This terminates the end of an optical fiber, and enables quicker connection and disconnection than splicing. The connectors mechanically couple and align the cores of fibers so light can pass. Better connectors lose very little light due to reflection or misalignment of the fibers. In all there have been about 100 types of optic fiber connectors produced.
SC
Fiber ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for fibers (cables).
1
Interface:Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
Fiber
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
USB
Connectivity technology:
Wired

Sustainability
Sustainability compliance:
Yes

System requirements
Server operating systems supported:
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
Linux operating systems supported:8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Yes
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
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

Technical details
Compliance certificates:
CE, RoHS

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
108 g
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
20 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
170 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
140 mm


Product details


US100A20FXSC StarTech.com 0065030874663

StarTech.com 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

£163.00 and In stock

SKUUS100A20FXSC

StarTech.com 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

Quick Code: Q395404 MPN: US100A20FXSC
£163.00

Quantity:
In Stock