StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - Compact USB to Open SFP Adapter - USB to Gigabit Network Adapter - USB 3.0 Fiber Adapter Multi Mode(MMF)/Single Mode Fiber(SMF) Compatible

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-VC-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. THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty on this USB-A to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical support based in North America. CONNECTIVITY TOOLS: Provided with this device, the application improves performance and security, featuring MAC Address Changer & Wi-Fi Auto Switch utilities. Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network through your laptop’s USB-A port using the Gigabit SFP of your choice. This USB 3.0 to fiber-optic converter lets you utilize the USB 3.0 (Type-A) port on your laptop or tablet to provide a secure fiber network connection. Windows® and Mac compatible, the network adapter provides a Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) 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, and connection type to achieve an efficient network solution. (SFP sold separately.). Secure fiber-to-the-desk connectivity. This USB to fiber-optic converter provides reliable fiber 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 for sensitive information, without compromising network speed and reliability.. Easy portability. Compact and portable, this USB 3.0 to fiber-optic converter is powered directly from the USB port.. Plug and play. Get up and running quickly. The USB to fiber-optic converter supports certified drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux®. Once the adapter is plugged into a USB port, you simply install the drivers and the adapter is ready to transmit over a fiber network.. Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application. Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:. •. Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.. •. Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.. For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools. The US1GA30SFP is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. USB version. 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Fiber ports quantity. 1. Fiber optic connector. SFP. Interface. Fiber. Host interface. USB. Connectivity technology. Wired. Network. VLAN tagging. Yes. Jumbo frames support. Yes. Jumbo frames. 9000. Full duplex. Yes. Wake-on-LAN ready. Yes. Fiber ethernet cabling technology. 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE‑LX. Networking standards. IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z. Maximum data transfer rate. 1000 Mbit/s. Design. LED indicators. Activity, Link, Power. Plug and Play. Yes. Chipset. Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW. Product colour. Black. Internal. No. Power. USB powered. Yes. System requirements. Server operating systems supported. Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019. Linux operating systems supported. Yes. 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, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura. 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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, 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, Wind