Media Conveters And The Concept Of Ethernet - Bueno Electric

1. MEDIACONVETERSANDTHECONCEPTOFETHERNET Fiber media converter is basically a networking device that makes the connection of two unrelated media types possible. The media types here refer to the cabling system of the devices. The cabling can be in twisted pair or fiber optic cabling. The connection of these two totally divergent media is not possible through regular means and to fulfill the purpose media converters or fiber media converters are used. Fiber media converters connect different systems in the local area network, wide area network and metropolitan area network. Another reason for the popularity of the converter is that it is low cost and it supports many communication protocols like Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and so on. There are different types of fiber optic converter based on speed and transmitters. The first one is simple converter. The simple converter is used when the settings on both the involved media is the same. When it consists of two pairs of receivers and when no data recording is necessary the simple converters are used. Switching converters are used to connect two half duplex segments without joining them to the network segment that is connected by a common medium. Managed like the switching converters but converters are can be managed and modified by a local network connection. Features and uses of media converters: Media converters are lucrative and flexible device that is made to optimize and lay down fiber connections in all kinds of networks. Amongst all the media converters the most commonly used device is a transceiver that converts the

2. electrical signal utilized in copper unshielded twisted pair also known as UTP network. It is converted to cabling to light waves which are typically used for fiber optic cabling. It simply offers fiber to fiber conversion that goes from multi mode to single mode fiber. The basic features of media converters are: It helps in expanding the distance between networks by converting UTP to fiber and by extending the fiber links Preserves investing in already existing converting devices Boosts the caliber of the existing fibers with wavelength division multiplexing The fiber optic cabling also enables the use of Ethernet. Ethernet is used with an adapter that is plugged in a given slot of the motherboard that allows the computer to use local area network. Industrial uses of media converters: The industrial uses of Ethernet and media converters are higher than the regular uses. The network managers provide the latest devices and higher speed but also pose several limitations and restrictions. Media conversion is used to solve this issue in industrial purposes. Industrial media converter uses the concept of unshielded twisted pair copper cabling and fiber optic cabling. It helps with aspects like, Addition of new devices without replacing expensive devices and cables Extension of network distances according to the user’s convenience Providing a link between different media types which is accountable to the network Keeping updated with the latest technology Industrial purpose requires access to the Ethernet and network on a regular basis and has to withstand a lot of pressure. Industrial Ethernet switch uses packet switching to receive, process, and circulate information to the required device. The industrial switches are designed to bear harsh industrial conditions. Conversion of data and circulation is thus a multilevel process. The devices designed for the purpose have some negligible limitations. But due to the overly

3. helpful uses fiber cables and Ethernet are popularly used for all round purpose.