StarTech USB 2.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 100BaseFX SC
Item No:
263690
MPN:
US100A20FXSC
$369.87
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Connect to a 100Mbps fiber optic network through your laptop’s USB-A port - USB to 100Mbps Fiber Network Adapter - 100Base-FX SC
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 RJ45 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, Mac 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.
| Max Transfer Distance | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector Type(s) | Fiber Optic SC Female |
| USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 Female | |
| Environmental | |
| Humidity | 5% ~ 90% RH |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 60°C (32° ~ 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10° ~ 70°C (14° ~ 158°F) |
| Hardware | |
| Bus Type | USB 2.0 |
| Chipset ID | ASIX Electronics - AX88772C |
| Industry Standards | IEEE802.3x 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging |
| Interface | Fiber Ethernet |
| Ports | 1 |
| Indicators | |
| LED Indicators | Link/Activity |
| Power | |
| Packaging Information | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 120 g [4.2 oz] |
| Performance | |
| Compatible Networks | 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
| DDM | No |
| Fiber Type | Multi Mode |
| Max Distance | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 100 Mbps |
| Promiscuous Mode | Yes |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Cable Length | 195 mm [7.7 in] |
| Color | Black |
| Enclosure Type | Plastic |
| Product Height | 20 mm [0.8 in] |
| Product Length | 260 mm [10.2 in] |
| Product Weight | 100 g [3.5 oz] |
| Product Width | 55 mm [2.2 in] |
| Power | |
| Power Source | USB-Powered |
| Software | |
| OS Compatibility | Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows® Server 2008, 2012, 2106 macOS 10.9 - 10.13 Linux® kernel 3.5 to 4.11.x, LTS versions only |
| What's in the Box | |
| Included in Package | network adapter |
| quick-start guide | |
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology
The technology that enables connectivity of the device, e.g. wired or wireless.
Wired
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
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
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
Network
Maximum data transfer rate
The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
1000 Mbit/s
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
Fiber ethernet cabling technology
100BASE-FX
Wake-on-LAN ready
VLAN tagging
Design
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
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.
LED indicators
Activity,Link,Power
RoHS compliance
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive aims to restrict certain dangerous substances commonly used in electrical and electronic equipment. Any RoHS compliant product is tested for the presence of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent chromium (Hex-Cr), Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). PBB and PBDE are flame retardants used in several plastics. For Cadmium and Hexavalent chromium, there must be less than 0.01% of the substance by weight at raw homogeneous materials level. For Lead, PBB, and PBDE, there must be no more than 0.1% of the material, when calculated by weight at raw homogeneous materials. Any RoHS compliant component must have 100 ppm or less of mercury and the mercury must not have been intentionally added to the component. In the EU, some military and medical equipment are exempt from RoHS compliance.
Certification
CE, FCC
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 90%
System requirements
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 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
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)
Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions
Packaging data
| SKU | 263690 |
|---|---|
| MPN | US100A20FXSC |
| Brand | Startech |
| Product Condition | Brand New/Unused |
| Adapter Type | USB Adapter |
| Warranty Period | 2 Years Warranty |
| Warranty Contact | https://www.startech.com/ |
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