A media converter is a networking device that transparently converts Ethernet or other communication protocols from one cable type to another type, usually copper CATx/UTP to fibre.
What is a Power media converter?
Media converters allow you to convert link speeds from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps or from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. Power over Ethernet. Power over Ethernet, or PoE, simplifies installation of Wi-Fi access point, IP cameras and more by eliminating the need for a local AC power circuit.
How do I connect two media converters?
- Connect the copper port of Switch B to the RJ45 port of fiber media converter using a UTP cable (Cat5 and above).
- Plug an SFP transceiver into SFP slot on the media converter, and plug another SFP module into Switch A.
What is FX and TX?
The FX means it's a two strand fiber cable and supports speeds up to 100 Mbs. ... 100Base-TX (sometimes called 100Base-T) uses two of the four available pairs within the UTP cable, whereas the 100Base-T4 uses all four pairs. 100Base-FX also works for speeds up to 100 Mb but uses fiber optic cable instead of UTP.