StarTech Multi-Mode (MM) / Single-Mode (SM) Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Networks, Standalone Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converter, Open SFP Slot - TAA

I spent hours on the phone with Dell TAC on an issue where a fiber SFP from the ISP's ONT would not come up on another fiber SFP on the switch regardless of how we set the port to negotiate its speed and duplex. Ultimately, I had to try using a media converter to convert the fiber to a Copper SFP and that allowed the link to come up at the appropriate speed/duplex. So this media converter worked perfectly and is my go-to when I need a solution like this.

Worked perfectly the first time with 10Gtek 1.25G SFP Bidi Transceivers and a Netgear switch on the other end!

Can be used to create an optically isolated bridge between two points when used with an optical fibre (direct attach cables will not be well isolated, power supply has to be isolated as well). Works well at line rate.

Nice and easy media convertor. Worked well with Cisco and Nokia SFPs. Also works with the knock off FS.com SFPs. Will be my go to for an economical MC.

I buy lots of items of network items on Amazon and these transceivers work well. Work with multi mode or single mode fiber SFP Modules.

I used one of these for my Azure ExpressRoute and my backup ISP handoffs for FOUR YEARS straight and had no issues. I just pulled them and I have to say I am pleased with how well these things performed for us. I don't like to use media converters because it's an additional failure point and can make troubleshooting difficult but if you need it you need it and I can't recommend this enough.

Working well with our project. no issues so far.

The StarTech gigabit media converter is a simple solution for extending an internet conection over fiber optic cable with no appreciable degradation of the signal over long runs. It is effectively a junction box. We have tried a anumber of solutions for getting a solid signal in our son's room. Our house is oddly configured, long and narrow. His room is at the opposite end of the house from our modem which connects to several computers in our home office. As a consequence he has been doiing his homework in the living room for ears, which makes it effectively unusable for everyone else. This year we got a good router and extender which gave us complete coverage, or so I thought. My son still complained of dropped signals, and is also uncomfortable with a wireless connection (feeling that it is unreliable). This box gave us the ability to run a solid connection to his room (as well as others) at the opposite end of the house without having to bring in the cable company and pay for a second connection. Likely as not they would have offered a similar solution, but with an additional monthly fee attached. While I enjoyed losing the wires, there is much to be said for a solid wired connection. Our wireless set up is very good most of the time, but I have experienced buffering issues when streaming video t the other end of the house. This box solves that problem for us. Wireless signals degrade with distance; fiber optic does not. While this is meant primarily for office/ industrial application, it is also useful for those who, like ourselves, are looking to extend a signal over a long run. It provides a secure reliable signal free of interference. The box comes with current adapters but no cabling. Ours was missing the instruction manual. It is, however, very easy to use, effectively 'plug and play'. Set up took about 15 minutes (but ours was very straight-forward). For those who need more connections it can be run to a switch. We were looking to provide a single solid network connection to a modem at a distance where wireless became unreliable. The StarTech converter solved the last of our network woes.

Exactly as described and delivered on time!

It does what it's suppose to. I was not sure if this will work to convert Fiber to RJ45 but it does. From my test there is no slow down either. Great product i must say.

Great piece of kit.