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 1,000 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 (2000 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:2000 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-FC311B-20
51 specifications
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
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
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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 m2000 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
InternalNoNo
Housing materialKnown for oneMetal, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsActivity, Link, PowerActivity, Link, Power
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Fiber ports quantity11
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 temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
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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