StarTech.com US100A20FXSC network card

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. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: USB, Interface: Fiber. Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s. Product colour: Black

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 Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech 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.

Visit www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools for more information and to download the StarTech Connectivity Tools.

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology: Wired
Host interface: USB
Interface: Fiber
Fiber ports quantity: 1
Fiber optic connector: SC
USB version: 2.0

Network

Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x
Fiber ethernet cabling technology: 100BASE-FX
Wake-on-LAN ready: Yes
VLAN tagging: Yes
Maximum operating distance: 2000 m

Design

Product colour: Black
Internal: No
Chipset: ASIX Electronics - AX88772C
Plug and Play: Yes
LED indicators: Activity, Link, Power

System requirements

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
Server operating systems supported: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016

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

Packaging data

Package width: 142 mm
Package depth: 170 mm
Package height: 31 mm
Package weight: 52 g

Technical details

Compliance certificates: CE, RoHS

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code: 85176990
Master (outer) case width: 308 mm
Master (outer) case length: 594 mm
Master (outer) case height: 366 mm
Products per master (outer) case: 80 pc(s)

Other features

Housing material: Plastic
Quick start guide: Yes
Cable length: 0.195 m