Break Through Distance Barriers: Syrotech GOMC 3512-20D Gigabit Media Converter
Is the 100-meter limitation of standard Ethernet copper cabling holding back your network expansion? Need to connect a device or network segment that’s hundreds or even thousands of meters away? The Syrotech GOMC 3512-20D Gigabit Media Converter is the perfect solution, allowing you to leverage the incredible distance capabilities of single mode fiber optic cable while maintaining full Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Say goodbye to distance constraints and hello to reliable, long-range connectivity.
Why Convert Ethernet to Fiber?
Standard copper Ethernet cables (like Cat5e or Cat6) are fantastic for local connections but face inherent limitations:
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Distance:Â Signal quality degrades significantly beyond 100 meters (328 feet).
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Interference:Â Copper cables are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from machinery, power lines, or other sources, which can corrupt data.
Fiber optic cable overcomes these limitations:
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Incredible Reach:Â Single mode fiber, used by this converter, can transmit data for many kilometers with minimal signal loss.
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Immunity:Â Fiber optic signals are light pulses, completely immune to EMI and RFI.
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High Bandwidth:Â Fiber provides ample capacity for high-speed data transmission.
The Syrotech GOMC 3512-20D acts as the essential bridge, converting electrical signals from your RJ45 Ethernet port into light signals for the fiber, and vice-versa at the other end.
Key Features and Benefits of the GOMC 3512-20D
This media converter is packed with features designed for reliable performance and ease of use:
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Full Gigabit Performance:Â Operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps, automatically negotiating the highest common speed with the connected device, ensuring you get maximum throughput.
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Extended 20km Reach:Â Specifically designed for use with single mode fiber optic cable, enabling stable network links up to 20 kilometers (approx. 12.4 miles) apart.
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Seamless Integration: Features one standard RJ45 Ethernet port for your copper connection and one SC-type connector for the single mode fiber cable. (Note: These converters usually work in pairs, often using WDM/BiDi technology with complementary transmit/receive wavelengths on a single fiber strand. Ensure you have the matching counterpart unit or pair.)
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Plug-and-Play Simplicity:Â In most scenarios, installation is straightforward. Simply connect the copper cable, the fiber optic cable, and the included power adapter, and the link should establish automatically.
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Diagnostic LEDs:Â Clear LED indicators show power status and link/activity status for both the copper and fiber ports, making troubleshooting easy.
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Compact & Durable:Â Features a sturdy metal housing built for longevity, suitable for various installation environments.
Where Can You Use This Media Converter? (Ideal Scenarios)
The versatility of the Syrotech GOMC 3512-20D makes it invaluable in numerous situations:
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Connecting Buildings:Â Imagine linking your main office building to a warehouse or production facility located 5km away. Running fiber between them and using these media converters at each end provides a seamless, high-speed network connection.
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Campus Networks:Â Connect different departments, dormitories, or facilities across a large university or corporate campus that exceeds copper distance limits.
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Extending LANs:Â Need to connect a specific workstation, server, or network printer located in a remote corner of a large factory or warehouse? This converter makes it possible.
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Long-Distance Security:Â Connect IP security cameras located at perimeter fences, remote gates, or parking lots back to your central monitoring station or Network Video Recorder (NVR) reliably over long distances.
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Industrial Controls:Â Extend network connectivity to machinery or control systems located far from the central IT infrastructure, leveraging fiber’s immunity to industrial interference.
Technical Specifications Overview
Feature | Specification |
Model | GOMC 3512-20D |
Standards | IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX), IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T), IEEE 802.3z (1000Base-SX/LX) |
Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Port, 1 x 1000 Mbps Single Mode SC Fiber Port |
Fiber Type | Single Mode (Typically 9/125µm) |
Wavelength | Typically BiDi/WDM (e.g., Tx 1310nm/Rx 1550nm or vice-versa – Requires matching pair) |
Transmission Distance | Up to 20 km |
Speed / Duplex | Auto-negotiation for 10/100/1000 Mbps and Full/Half Duplex on RJ45 port |
LED Indicators | PWR, FDX/Col, Link/Act (Fiber), Link/Act (Copper), Speed (Copper) |
Power Supply | External AC-DC Power Adapter (Typically 5V DC, included) |
Housing | Metal |
Operation Temp. | Typically 0°C to 50°C |
(Note: Always refer to the official datasheet for precise specifications, especially regarding wavelength pairing if using BiDi/WDM units.)
Reliable Network Extension from Syrotech
Choose the Syrotech GOMC 3512-20D for a dependable and affordable way to overcome Ethernet distance limitations. Extend your network reach with confidence.
Ready to bridge the distance?
Contact us today for more information, compatibility checks, or to place your order:
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Email:Â info@elizainfotech.com
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Call Us:Â 8930082398 | 9896423367
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Visit Us:Â Jattal Road, Panipat, Haryana-132103