A media converter is a networking device that allows the connection of two different types of media or network segments, such as fiber optic cable to twisted pair cable or between different fiber optic cable types.
It converts the signal from one media type to another so that devices using different media can communicate with each other. Media converters are commonly used in applications where network extensions beyond the typical 100-meter Ethernet cable length are required, or where fiber optic cabling is needed to provide the desired distance and bandwidth for the network.
To use a media converter, you need to connect one end of the converter to the network device with one type of media, such as an Ethernet switch with twisted pair cable, and the other end to the device with a different media type, such as a fiber optic cable. The media converter will then convert the signal between the two media types, allowing communication between the two devices.
Media converters usually come with two ports - one for each media type - and may also have additional features like automatic link restoration, which can help maintain network availability in the event of a cable break or other network issue.
In this video will teach you all about Media Converters from A to Z:
· Learn how Media Converters provide cost-effective and flexible fiber connectivity
· Review of the various types of Media Converters
· Selecting the right Media Converter for the job
· Application Examples - a picture is worth a thousand words
Using a copper to fiber media converter can provide several benefits for your network, including:
· Increased distance: Fiber optic cables can transmit data over much longer distances than copper cables, and using a media converter to connect copper devices to fiber optic networks can extend the range of your network.
· Enhanced bandwidth: Fiber optic cables have a much higher bandwidth than copper cables, meaning they can transmit data at much faster speeds. Using a media converter to connect copper devices to fiber optic networks can therefore help to increase the overall performance of your network.
· Noise immunity: Copper cables are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), which can cause signal degradation or loss. Fiber optic cables are immune to EMI and RFI, making them more reliable for transmitting data in noisy environments.
· Security: Fiber optic cables are difficult to tap into or intercept, making them more secure than copper cables. By using a media converter to connect copper devices to fiber optic networks, you can improve the security of your network.
· Cost-effective: Instead of replacing all of your copper-based networking equipment with fiber optic equipment, you can use a media converter to connect the two. This is a cost-effective solution that can save you money while still providing the benefits of fiber optic networking.
· Overall, using a copper to fiber media converter can help you to extend the range, improve the performance, increase the security, and reduce the cost of your network.
Omnitron Systems fiber media converters provide seamless integration of copper and fiber network cabling, and enable cost-effective fiber network distance extension.
· Fiber optic media converter experts with over 30 years in business
· Thousands of different models of managed and unmanaged media converters
· Supports 10Mbps to 10Gbps, plus a variety of TDM and serial protocols
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5 авг 2024
