Connect to a 100Mbps Ethernet network through your laptop s USB-A port using the 100Mbps SFP of your choice
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 optical network connection for portable laptops or tablets, or systems without expansion slots.
A flexible solution with an open SFP slot
The open SFP slot enables you to use your preferred SFP transceiver module to meet your networking needs - use an SFP with your desired wavelength, distance, connection type to achieve an efficient network solution. (SFP sold separately.)
Secure fiber-to-the-desk connectivity
This USB to fiber converter provides reliable connectivity while protecting 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 to 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.
The US100A20SFP is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Provides a fiber network connection to portable laptops or tablets
- Fiber-to-the-desk connectivity (FTTD) enhances security, reducing the risk of data leaks
- Add a 100Mbps Ethernet connection through a USB 2.0 Type-A interface
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology: | Wired |
| Host interface: | USB |
| Interface: | Fiber |
| Fiber ports quantity: | 1 |
| Fiber optic connector: | SFP |
| USB version: | 2.0 |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate: | 100 Mbit/s |
| Wake-on-LAN ready: |  |
| Full duplex: | |
| Design | |
| Internal: |  |
| Product colour: | Black |
| Chipset: | ASIX Electronics - AX88772C |
| Plug and Play: | |
| LED indicators: | Activity, Link, Power |
| Power | |
| USB powered: | |
| 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 11, 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: | |
| 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: | |
| Sustainability certificates: | CE, RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 140 mm |
| Depth: | 167 mm |
| Height: | 20 mm |
| Weight: | 106 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width: | 50 mm |
| Package depth: | 267 mm |
| Package height: | 30 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick installation guide: | |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 85176990 |
| Master (outer) case width: | 300 mm |
| Master (outer) case length: | 590 mm |
| Master (outer) case height: | 360 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case: | 80 pc(s) |
| Other features | |
| Housing material: | Plastic |
| Cable length: | 0.195 m |
