Product comparison · 2 network media converters

StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi vs TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has 19,000 m more maximum transfer distance than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (20000 m vs 1000 m). The TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has 12.5 mm more width than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (94.5 mm vs 82 mm). The TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter has 53 mm more depth than the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi (73 mm vs 20 mm). Ethernet interface type: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet on the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi, Gigabit Ethernet on the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter. Fiber mode structure: Multi-mode, Single-mode on the StarTech.com Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi, Single-mode on the TP-Link Gigabit WDM Media Converter.

  • Maximum transfer distance
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:1000 m
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:20000 m
  • Fiber mode structure
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Multi-mode, Single-mode
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Single-mode
  • Product colour
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:Black, Silver
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:Black
  • Fiber optic connector
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:LC
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:SC
  • Width
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:82 mm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:94.5 mm
  • Depth
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:20 mm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:73 mm
  • Height
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:18 mm
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:27 mm
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Gigabit Fiber to RJ45 Ethernet Media Converter Dongle, Optical Singlemode 10km/Multimode 800m, USB Powered, Compact Design, Metal Housing, Micro Mi:5 - 85%
    • Gigabit WDM Media Converter:10 - 90%

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Comparison of D01ML55U-FIBER-MEDIA, TL-FC311A-20
51 specifications
Network2 differ
Converter input interfaceKnown for one1000Base-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Converter output interfaceKnown for one1000Base-LXUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Ethernet interface typeDiffersFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex systemKnown for oneFullUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneMarvell - 88E1512Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Maximum transfer distanceDiffers1000 m20000 m
WavelengthKnown for one1310 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber mode structureDiffersMulti-mode, Single-modeSingle-mode
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fiber cable diameters supported (core/cladding)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9/125 µm
Features1 differ
Housing materialKnown for oneMetal, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Fiber optic connectorDiffersLCSC
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (max)Known for one2.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers82 mm94.5 mm
DepthDiffers20 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm27 mm
WeightKnown for one49 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers80 mm165 mm
Package depthDiffers139 mm204 mm
Package heightDiffers35 mm65 mm
Package weightDiffers80 g560 g
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneTrade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one340 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one126 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85176990

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