What Is an Ethernet Media Converter?
An Ethernet Media Converter is a networking device that provides the capability of converting between copper Ethernet and fibre Ethernet media. A media converter is used to connect Ethernet technology if the existing network requires an RJ45 Ethernet connection, but fibre needs to be connected to it. Medium-sized businesses may require fibre connectivity as part of a phased implementation strategy. Without replacing the entire network infrastructure, media converters can integrate fibre connectivity into the existing Ethernet network infrastructure. That makes them useful for long-distance connections, building-to-building wired links, industrial networks, surveillance systems, and other applications requiring long-distance communications.