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Compact metal box with RJ45 and ST fiber ports, labelled FT-801

PLANET

PLANET FT-801 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Media Converter MM ST 2 km

SKU CH-DGG2-J72HC MPN FT-801

Converts 10/100Base-TX copper to 100Base-FX multi-mode fibre over 2 km using ST connectors at 1310 nm

  • Product typeConverter
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u, 10
  • Optical wavelength1310 nm
  • Power adapterPower Input: 5 V DC, 2A, max Power Supply: AC Adapter 100-24
  • Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 50 degree Celsius Storage Temper
  • Humidity range5% ~ 90% non-condensing
  • Converts copper to multi-mode fibre for 2 km links
  • 1310 nm wavelength suits standard ST connectors
  • Auto-negotiates 10/100 Mbps for full or half duplex
  • Operates from 0 to 50 °C with wide-range AC adapter
  • Compact 1.02" x 3.82" x 2.72" enclosure weighs 0.44 lb

Copper-to-fibre bridge

The PLANET FT-801 converts 10/100Base-TX copper links to 100Base-FX multi-mode fibre. It extends Ethernet segments up to two kilometres using ST connectors at a 1310 nm wavelength. An external 5 V DC power adapter is included for desktop or wall-mount installation. The unit operates from 0 to 50 °C and stores safely from -40 to 70 °C.

Who benefits and who does not

Network engineers extending campus or building links beyond copper reach will find the 2 km multi-mode range fit for purpose. Installations requiring single-mode fibre, longer distances, SC or LC connectors, or Gigabit speeds cannot use this converter. Builders needing managed features or redundant power inputs should look elsewhere.

Deciding specification

The fibre interface uses multi-mode ST connectors with a 2 km reach at 1310 nm. Match this exact connector type, mode and distance to the existing patch panel or transceiver before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $50.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 1,471 comparable items (median $138.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePLANET
Model nameFT-801
Product typeConverter
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-FX
Optical wavelength1310 nm
Power
Power adapterPower Input: 5 V DC, 2A, max
Power Supply: AC Adapter 100-240 V AC, Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Size & build
Product dimensions1.02 in × 3.82 in × 2.72 in
Product weight0.44 lb (0.2 kg)
Shipping weight0.77 kg
Package size305 × 254 × 102 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 50 degree Celsius
Storage Temperature: -40 to 70 degree Celsius
Humidity range5% ~ 90% non-condensing

Questions about this item

Should I choose the ST multi-mode version or a single-mode alternative?

The FT-801 uses multi-mode fiber with an ST connector and reaches 2 km at 1310 nm; single-mode models are separate products with different distance ratings.

What does the 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX rating mean for actual throughput?

In full-duplex mode the converter delivers 200 Mbps effective bandwidth; in half-duplex it provides the nominal 100 Mbps.

Which Ethernet and fiber standards does the ST port comply with, and what distance does that limit me to?

The fiber port follows IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX over multi-mode ST, capping the link at 2 km.

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