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Can I use hub instead of switch to connect with fiber converter?

April 26, 2017Connect converter fiber Hub Switch

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Can I use hub instead of switch to connect with fiber converter?

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Yes, fiber converter can be used with hub or switch. But for optimal performance, to fully utilize the fibers long-range transmission advantage, the 100Base-TX/FX converters should be deployed together with switches and not hubs. Switches support full duplex mode while hub not. This allows point-to-point connection of up to 2Km for multi-mode fiber and up to 100Km for single mode fiber.