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πŸ”Œ StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - Compact USB to SFP Adapter - USB to Gigabit Network Adapter - USB 3.0 Fiber Adapter, Compatible with Multi-Mode (MMF) and Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) - US1GA30SFP Review

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Description of πŸ”Œ StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - Compact USB to SFP Adapter - USB to Gigabit Network Adapter - USB 3.0 Fiber Adapter, Compatible with Multi-Mode (MMF) and Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) - US1GA30SFP

1GbE USB 3.0 TO FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER: For USB-A enabled computers who require occasional access to a fiber LAN, for laptop users who don't have the option of an internal fiber network card. TECH SPECS: Gigabit 1000Mbps | 1x Open SFP (MSA compliant) | Realtek RTL8153-VB-CG | 1x USB 3.0 Type-A | Multi-mode (MMF) & Single-mode (SMF) Fiber Comp.| 9K Jumbo Frames | VLAN | USB Bus-Powered. MAXIMUM PORTABILITY: Compact, lightweight, and cableless design make this USB NIC / Gigabit Network Adapter easy to securely connect your Laptop to a Gigabit Ethernet Network wherever you go. FLEXIBLE OPEN SFP SLOT: Use any MSA compliant SFP module; beneficial for network admins, installation technicians, and those who require seamless access to different types of fiber connectivity.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Unfortunately impractical due to its attractiveness

Let me start by saying that I am a big fan of StarTech and its products, both for professional and personal use. This product does what it promises. It works yes However, the main attraction of a fiber connection is the insane speeds. I'm sure it can reach those speeds until it hits a USB-A 3.0 connection with a PC/Mac and hits a bottleneck due to slow transfer times. This product would be much more practical in USB-C 3.1 and ideal for Thunderbolt 3 in SFP. We hope that StarTech will soon…

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Easy to use and quick

This is a very handy adapter. You can choose your SFP and upgrade from Ethernet to USB 3.0. I found the device to work very well and had no problems using it with Windows. I saw another review that mentioned Mac issues and I haven't tried it on Mac, but it should be compatible with Mac OS. I think the best aspect is how small and light it is. You can pop it back into your laptop, and if you're doing networking or fiber optic work, it's a great tool to have on hand. Star technology is well…

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • boring packaging

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Was excited to receive this. but doesn't work properly

I connected this to a 2015 MacBook (same results for a 2018 MacBook Pro) using a USB-C to USB-A adapter. As you can see from the photos, the adapter is included (power indicator on the adapter). As shown on the screen, macOS can see the Ethernet interface. When the transceiver is plugged in, the ethernet will show as connected (the light will indicate this on the adapter) and accordingly in the software. But it doesn't work. As you can see in the last photo (not shown) there is no link or…

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • There are new competitors