Ethernet networks and media converter
                     Ethernet Networks and 
Media Converters
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History
 Ethernet was emerged at Xerox Park between 1973 and 1974.
 Ethernet is currently used to interconnect commercial/ industrial 
appliances and other personal devices. Industrial ethernet is boosting 
modern data transmission systems in telecommunications networks.
What is Ethernet in Networking?
 Ethernet is primarily a widely used communication protocol 
applied mainly to transmit & receive data between two or 
more different types of network cables like from copper to 
fiber optic and the other way around.
 Ethernet is commonly utilized in homes and industry, and 
interworks well with wireless Wi-Fi technologies. the web 
Protocol is typically carried over Ethernet then it's 
considered one of the key technologies that structure the 
web platform. .
 There are many types of Ethernet networks. A standard 
Ethernet network can transmit data at a rate up to 10 
Megabits per second (10 Mbps).
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Types of Ethernet Networks
 Fast Ethernet: Fast Ethernet is that way of transferring data at the 
speed of 100 megabits per second. It is the computing networking term 
for a LAN transmission standard. Typically these types of network uses 
a twisted pair or CAT5 cable.
 Gigabit Ethernet: Gigabit speed is an upgrade from Fast Ethernet. 
Unlike Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet requires specifically designed 
network devices, like a Gigabit Ethernet switch, which will support the 
speed of 1000 Mbps rate . GE can work well with a regular coaxial 
cable that meets the CAT5e or CAT6 cabling standards.
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Types of Ethernet Networks
 10-Gigabit Ethernet: This network type is even more advanced 
and works at high speed data transfer rate of 10 Gigabit/second. 10 
Gigabit Ethernet switches are employed in very high speed network 
applications – mostly in the data center or server room.
 Switch Ethernet: This type of network requires a switch or hub to 
function. Also, there is no need of a twisted pair cable as a normal 
network cable works well in this case. 
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Types of Ethernet Cables
 10Base2: This is a thin twisted pair coaxial cable.
 10Base5: This is thick twisted pair coaxial cables.
 10Base T: This is a twisted pair cable which offers a speed of around 10 
Mbps.
 100BaseTX: This is a twisted pair cable and offer a speed of 100 Mbps.
 100Base FX: Fiber optic protocol which offers a speed of 100 Mbps.
 1000Base SX: Fiber optic protocol which utilizes a wavelength of 850nm 
for multimode networks.
 1000Base LX: Fiber optic protocol which utilizes a wavelength of 1310 
nm, for multimode networks and up to 1550nm for singlemode networks.
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Ethernet media converter 
 An Ethernet media converter is a 
small device that can support 
communications between two 
different types of network media 
such as fiber and coaxial cables. 
 Media converter is a 2 ports 
equipped device, where 2 different 
networking cables can be plugged 
in, copper interface on one side 
and fiber interface on another side 
while transmitting the data.
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Advantages of Ethernet Media 
Converters
 Easy installation: Installing Ethernet media converters 
becomes easy as they can be installed as standalone or rack 
mountable in a media converter chassis,. Because they are 
quite small & compact, can be placed in cramped areas.
 Cost-effective: Media converters create more reliable and cost 
effective network as they support a wide list of protocols, data 
rates and media types. Media converters can connect fiber and 
copper networks without having to install a altogether a new 
infrastructure for your entire network.
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Advantages of Ethernet Media 
Converters
 Increased speed: Fiber-based media converters are versatile 
due to which the functionality becomes fast and at an affordable 
cost.
 Larger coverage: Converters allow a user to transmit data 
over distances up to 100km by using fiber optic conversion.
 Less electromagnetic interference : Media converters make 
the data transmission path between copper to fiber much 
smoother, with the added benefit of less electromagnetic 
interference.
 Other: Converters can even convert any IP device such as a 
camera to fiber optic.
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Conclusion
 With all of the growing demand for data in both 
personal and professional lives, Media 
converters are a great tool to have if you are 
willing to expand a current network or building a 
new network at faster speeds. For optimal use of 
your network and improving your speed of 
communication, you can always opt for a top 
quality Ethernet Media converters and other 
fiber optic devices manufactured by VERSITRON
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