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Review on πŸ”Œ Single Mode SC WDM Single Fiber Bi-Di Gigabit Media Converter with Built-in Fiber Module - 20km (12.42 Miles) Range - Converts Fiber to UTP Cat5e Cat6 - Auto Sensing Gigabit or Fast Ethernet Speed - Includes 1 Pair by Ben Dixon

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Warning: DO NOT purchase Revain recommended fiber optic cable!

This set of media converters works great and offers full duplex communication over a single fibre. But be sure to check with the manufacturer for the correct fiber type because what AMAZON is showing in this ad under the product category (often bought together) is the wrong cable and will not work! The correct fiber type for these adapters is SC/UPC-SC, which connectors have blue ends. Again, the ones shown by AMAZON will NOT work. For the background, I use these media converters between my modem and router for extra isolation/protection from external power surges. Switch mode power supplies provide adequate isolation from earth, and fiber optics provide a path through which the electrical surge cannot travel. I have used other fiber optic converters in substations for similar protection, isolating sensitive equipment from remote sensors near high voltage bus bars. There was no loss of functionality or internet speed with this add-on, in fact various internet speed tests show the same results.

Pros
  • Wide range
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine