May 31, 2021 Media Converter
Media Converter is a networking device that transparently converts Ethernet or other communication protocols from one cable type to another type, usually copper CATx/UTP to fibre. Media converters are often used in pairs to insert a fibre segment into copper networks to increase cabling distances and enhance immunity to electromagnetic interference. They can also extend LANs, and convert link speeds and fibre modes.
Media Converters comes with many benefits such as extend LAN distance with fibre. Copper-based Ethernet connections are limited to a data transmission distance of 100 metres when using a UTP cable. By using Ethernet to fibre conversion, you can extend link distance up to 80 kilometres or more. Media converters can enable the user to migrate a local network to fibre while protecting the investment in existing copper-based hardware. This means no costly, time-consuming overhaul to your infrastructure. It can also help to protect data from interference. Electromagnetic interference or EMI can cause corruption of data over copper-based Ethernet links. Data transmitted over fibre optic cable is completely immune to this type of noise, ensuring optimal data transmission and network performance. Besides, the media converters allow the user to convert link speeds from 10Mbps to 100Mbps to 100Mbps or from 100Mbps to 1000 Mbps. Lastly, the media converter can power over Ethernet, or PoR, simplifies installation of Wi-Fi access point, IP cameras and more by eliminating the need for a local AC power circuit.
There are nine types of media converters. The first type of media converters is copper-to-fibre media converters. It enables connections of copper-based Ethernet equipment over a fibre optic link. This extends links over greater distances with fibre optic cable, protects data from noise and interference, and future-proofs a network with additional bandwidth capacity.
Fibre-to-fibre media converters are the second type of media converter. Fibre-to-fibre media converters connect different fibre optic networks and support conversion from one wavelength to another. They provide connectivity between single-mode and multimode fibre, as well as between dual and single fibre.
The third type of media converters is the PoE media converter. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) media converters provide reliable and cost-effective fibre distance extension to PoE-powered devices. PoE media converters can power devices like IP phones, videoconferencing equipment, IP cameras and Wi-Fi devices over copper UTP cabling.
Forth type of media converter is the stand-alone media converters. They are compact and can be AC or DC powered. They are commonly used to convert one copper link to fibre in point-to-point installs. These converters are easy to deploy and offer a range of useful functionality for your network, such as auto-MDI/MDIX, link fault pass through and more.
The fifth type of media converter is chassis-based media converters. They are used in high-density locations such as a data centre or equipment room. They mount in racks alongside network switches, enabling the conversion of copper ports on legacy switches to fibre.
The sixth type of media converter is managed media converters. They give network administrators complete control of data, bandwidth and traffic. This lets admins manage and troubleshoot a network remotely and securely to achieve and maintain optimal performance and reliability. Thus, these converters are most suitable for environments requiring a medium- to large-scale deployment of media converters.
The seventh type of media converter is unmanaged media converters. They are "plug-and-play" converters that are easy to install and troubleshoot. Unlike managed converters, these do not provide the same level of monitoring, fault detection and configuration.
The Eighth type of media converter is the commercial media converters. They are designed for typical office and data centre environments where the ambient temperature is controlled. These converters provide a cost-effective way to extend the distance of your network and improve the life of copper-based equipment. They are perfect for commercial applications that do not deal with extreme environmental issues.
The ninth type of media converter is industrial media converters. They convert data between twisted-pair cabling and multimode or single-mode fibre optic cabling, extending the distance of a network. They are able to withstand extreme temperatures (-40°C to 75°C) and harsh conditions, feature redundant power design and are designed for high shock and vibration locations. This makes them a perfect fit for industrial networks. Industrial media converters are commonly used in applications such as building automation, oil and gas drilling and mining.
Media Converters are available through Quick Time Engineering Inc.
Network Adapter
A network adapter is a device that is designed to improve the home network using the existing wiring in the home. Typically, adapter “kits” come in packs of two as adapters are designed to communicate with each other through the wiring. Normally network adapter is connected to or near to the router and the other near to the devices that you want to connect to the internet. One end accepts the Internet data and shoots it through the wiring to the other device at the other end.
There are two types of adapters. The first type of adapter is the powerline adapters. Powerline adapters are plug into the electrical outlets in-home and extend WIFI via the home’s electrical wiring. This type of adapter, however, has many reviews complaining about the slow speeds or random disconnections from the network. This is especially the case for powerline adapters using the old Home Plug (AV) technology.
In many cases, the electrical wiring itself in the home is not set up for powerline Ethernet. Other issues may be that the distance is too great between the plugs, and powerlines are also subject to some interference. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to determine what the issue may be.
MoCA Adapters are another option. MoCA technology uses the existing coaxial TV wiring in people’s home and creates a super fast and reliable home network. It is also known as Ethernet over coax. MoCA Adapters are not subject to interference like wall plug adapters or like straight WIFI, so it creates a consistent high-speed connection between router and access point.
Network Adapters are available through Quick Time Engineering Inc.
Optical Repeater
An optical Repeater is a device used to receives the optical signal in electrical form. Where it performs reshaping and amplification operations on the signal before re-transmission. The signal is re-constructed and later amplified. This will result in less signal distortion due to noise and other distortion components.
Optical repeater is available through Quick Time Engineering Inc.
Quick Time Engineering Inc is an international company with offices and distribution networks in the USA, Hong Kong, Europe and Malaysia.
In its 20 years of operation since 1998, Quick Time Engineering Inc had emerged from a local engineering company with a single staff that provided solutions in factory automation to become nowadays a company that serves the Oil & Gas industries, EPC contractors, System Integrators and other industrial automation and process control companies worldwide. Customers from over 50 countries worldwide trust us with their need for process control instruments and industrial automation products.
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