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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

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US100A20FXSC

£224.39 £186.99

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 (US100A20FXSC)

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
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
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
EASY TO DEPLOY: Integrated SC MM fiber connection makes deployment easy and predictable; fewer parts to damage or lose vs an open SFP solution
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
CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities

More Information
Connectivity technology	Wired
Host interface	USB
Interface	Fiber
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
SKU	US100A20FXSC
EAN	0065030874663
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Availability	In Stock
PDF URLs	View PDF View PDF

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:

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

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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

Ports & interfaces
Internal	No
USB version	2.0
Fiber ports quantity	1
Fiber optic connector	SC
Interface	Fiber
Host interface	USB
Connectivity technology	Wired
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
Network
Chipset	ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
VLAN tagging	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Maximum operating distance	2000 m
Fiber ethernet cabling technology	100BASE-FX
Maximum data transfer rate	1000 Mbit/s
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes
Cable length	0.195 m
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Design
Product colour	Black
Chipset	ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Plug and Play	Yes
Internal	No
LED indicators	Activity, Link, Power
Housing material	Plastic
Software
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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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
Indication
LED indicators	Activity, Link, Power
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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

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 compliance	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width	140 mm
Depth	170 mm
Height	20 mm
Weight	108 g
Package width	52 mm
Package depth	270 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	52 g
Packaging data
Package width	52 mm
Package depth	270 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	52 g
Quick start guide	Yes
Performance
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes
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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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
Cable length	0.195 m
Other features
Chipset	ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Housing material	Plastic
Quick start guide	Yes
Cable length	0.195 m
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Packaging content
Quick start guide	Yes
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	310 mm
Master (outer) case length	590 mm
Master (outer) case height	355 mm
Products per master (outer) case	80 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990