Planet FT-802S15 media converter

Planet FT-80x is a Fast Ethernet bridge that converts 100Base-FX fiber to 10/100Base-TX shielded twisted pair (STP). It supports both half-duplex and full-duplex operations, along with a variety of fiber options. The converter automatically adapts to the highest level of performance supported by the device connected to the STP port. When connected to a switch or workstation that supports full duplex, the converter operates in full-duplex mode, providing an effective 200 Mbps bandwidth. If the connected device is a hub or a workstation that supports only half duplex, the converter switches to half-duplex mode, offering a nominal 100 Mbps bandwidth. An override switch allows for manual control over the half/full-duplex operation in the fiber-optic interface. The fiber port of the converter operates at 1310 nm and is compatible with ST, SC, MT-RJ, VF-45, or WDM connectors. Multi-mode models support distances up to 2 km, while single-mode models support distances up to 15/35/50 km.

The FT-80x series features Link Fault Pass Through (LFP) functionality (LLCF/LLR) and a DIP switch design. LLCF/LLR can immediately alert administrators to link media issues and provide efficient monitoring solutions. The DIP switch allows for enabling or disabling the LFP function.

LLCF (Link Loss Carry Forward) means that when a device is connected to the converter and the TP line loses the link, the converter's fiber will disconnect the transmit link. LLR (Link Loss Return) indicates that when a device is connected to the converter and the fiber line loses the link, the converter's fiber will disconnect the transmit link. Both features can promptly alert administrators to link media problems and facilitate effective network monitoring.