
Except extending the network connection distance, it can also save you costs and space due to its standalone feature. Standalone media converters turn an Ethernet connection into fiber cabling, supporting ultra-fast long distance connections. While the chassis-based media converters are used in large MDF (main distribution frame) locations where multiple fiber links are needed to be converted to UTP. The industrial media converters are suitable to be used in large manufacturing plants with harsh conditions and limited space. Standalone converters are often used when only one or two conversions are needed. It’s also useful for your network transmission since it’s virtually impossible to tap into the transmitted signal without detection.Įthernet media converter typically has three categories, including standalone media converters, DIN Rail Mount industrial media converters and chassis-based media converters. Because it can electrically isolate both network nodes from each other eliminating any ground loop concerns or voltage spikes from lightning. It can also be used to convert the electrical data signals into light pulses that will travel over the fiber optic cabling if EMI/RFI (electro-magnetic interference/radio frequency interference) emissions or interference arise issues.

What kind of device can meet this requirement? The answer is Ethernet media converter.Įthernet media converter is widely applied when distances between two network devices exceed the transmission distance of copper cabling. Since the transmission distance of traditional copper UTP/STP (unshielded twisted pair/shielded twisted pair) Ethernet cables is limited to 100 meters, the need for extending network connection is necessary.
