ipolex Gigabit Multi-Mode SC Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter, Built-in SFP Fiber Module, 850nm, MMF, Duplex, up to 550 Meters, Dual SC Fiber to 10/100/1000Base-TX (UTP/STP/Cat5e/Cat6 RJ45)

We have a digital billboard outside the TV station I work for. We've had issues in the past with lightning getting into the building (from the digital billboard or the 350ft tower outside). Unfortunately the computer went out for the digital billboard and when the "repair man" from the company that supplies/supports the digital billboard replaced the computer... he unintentionally broke the fiber line... like completely ripped one of the fiber lines from the connector. I ran cat5 to the billboard as a temporary patch to keep it up, as it generates roughly $1000-1500 in ad revenue every day. I had issues initially but had to tweak some settings on the cradle point modem/router to get it working. Once I was able to get the fiber line re-terminated I connected our TP-Link boxes (fiber to cat5 converter) but they wouldn't connect. I could unplug the cat5 cable from the cradle point modem/router and plug it into my laptop and it would connect over the fiber line without any issues... it just wouldn't communicate when connected to the cradle point modem/router. I checked the very few settings on the TP-Link boxes but got nothing. I believe a firmware update on the cradle point modem/router is what killed it (made it no longer work with the TP-Link fiber converters). I ordered a couple of these Gigabit fiber to cat5 converters on a hunch and they worked immediately.... no fuss or config changes needed. They just worked... After 6 weeks of back and forth between getting the computer replaced, running a temp cat5 line and getting the fiber re-terminated I was finally able to put this issue to bed. Shipping was very fast which is why I decided to order from my personal account w/prime (as anything I order through Amazon through procurement at work takes weeks). Got these in a couple days and got reimbursed for the "out of pocket" expenses. They just worked!!! and that's all that matters....

How could you not love a full wire speed connection with complete electrical isolation at this price? They are truly plug and play.

I've purchased two sets of these and have had problems with both sets locking up. I've replaced the network cable and the switch, but still the module locks up jabbering. It takes a while for it to happen. It won't do it right away. Usually after about a good 24-48 hour period it will lock up and just slam the fiber with packets. This is the second set to do this. Not sure what is going on. Update: Company did contact me, tried to resolve the problem. They think it's a bad cable. Raising my rating on these unless I find out otherwise.

Didn't seem to work first time I tried, but after making all connections again, worked OK. Getting full provider bandwidth over 50m fiber cable. Just mocked up in my office. Intent is to move one end to my detached metal garage.

So simple just plug and play . I am using it in a POS network for 24x7 operations since 5 months and no problems whatsoever . That why I am going to stick to this brand . In fact I am using it for my home network too. Service is excellent . 5 stars indeed .

just what we needed. works as expected.

I was looking for something to be an air gap between my radio tower where I get my Internet from and my home servers. I simple connected a fiber line between the two and plugged in the ethernet and plugged it in, and it just worked. I have not needed to even think about it once since I installed them which I think is the whole point of this type of device. You should not even know it is there if it is doing its job and this fills that roll 100%.

Came o. Time and in great work g order. Easy install and bam the system was up and running. Ordered another set.