StarTech.com 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber Copper Fast Ethernet Media Converter ST 2 km

Product Overview

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For £65.12 ex-VAT, this StarTech 10/100 multimode fibre-to-copper media converter is the kind of “just make it work” device you buy when you need to extend a legacy Fast Ethernet link across a fibre run and don’t want to overthink it. It’s a sensible fit for small sites, patching into existing multimode infrastructure, or replacing a tired media converter in an otherwise plain 10/100 network. In day-to-day use, the big win is simplicity: you drop it in, match multimode on both ends, and you’re back to linking up without needing a full managed switch refresh.

That said, it’s not the best choice if you’re aiming for speed or future-proofing: Fast Ethernet tops out at 100Mb, and media converters don’t magically remove that ceiling. Also, don’t buy it unless you’re confident about your fibre type (multimode) and you genuinely need a copper↔fibre handoff—if your network is already capable of gigabit, you’ll likely outgrow it quickly. If you’ve got a specific 2 km multimode fibre leg and a 10/100 endpoint on copper, though, this is decent value and a reliable way to get the link distance you need without spending switch-money.