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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

SKU: US100A20FXSC
£134.19 ex VAT
£161.03 inc VAT
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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.

    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
  • Ports & interfaces
    InternalNo
    USB version2.0
    Fiber ports quantity1
    Fiber optic connectorSC
    InterfaceFiber
    Host interfaceUSB
    Connectivity technologyWired
    Bandwidth
    Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
    Network
    ChipsetASIX Electronics - AX88772C
    VLAN taggingYes
    Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
    Wake-on-LAN readyYes
    Maximum operating distance2000 m
    Fiber ethernet cabling technology100BASE-FX
    Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
    Technical details
    Product colourBlack
    Wake-on-LAN readyYes
    Plug and PlayYes
    Cable length0.195 m
    Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
    Sustainability complianceYes
    Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
    Design
    Product colourBlack
    ChipsetASIX Electronics - AX88772C
    Plug and PlayYes
    InternalNo
    LED indicatorsActivity, Link, Power
    Housing materialPlastic
    Software
    Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedYes
    Indication
    LED indicatorsActivity, Link, Power
    System requirements
    Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
    Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedYes
    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 complianceYes
    Weight & dimensions
    Width140 mm
    Depth170 mm
    Height20 mm
    Weight108 g
    Package width52 mm
    Package depth270 mm
    Package height30 mm
    Package weight52 g
    Packaging data
    Package width52 mm
    Package depth270 mm
    Package height30 mm
    Package weight52 g
    Quick start guideYes
    Performance
    Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016
    Wake-on-LAN readyYes
    Plug and PlayYes
    Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedYes
    Cable length0.195 m
    Other features
    ChipsetASIX Electronics - AX88772C
    Housing materialPlastic
    Quick start guideYes
    Cable length0.195 m
    Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
    Packaging content
    Quick start guideYes
    Logistics data
    Master (outer) case width310 mm
    Master (outer) case length590 mm
    Master (outer) case height355 mm
    Products per master (outer) case80 pc(s)
    Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
  • Your parcel will arrive within 5 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after you place your order. Items are shipped in working days only, your order may arrive anytime between 7am and 9pm. Deliveries are not made on public holidays, so you can expect your order to arrive the next working day.


    Items must be returned in an unused and saleable condition within 16 days of the receipt of goods. Please read our delivery and returns policy for further information.