Transition Networks
TN-USB-FX-01 User Guide
33589 Rev. D
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Introduction
The Transition Networks TN-USB-FX-01 is a USB 2.0-to-Ethernet Fiber Converter designed to allow a PC,
Laptop, Tablet or other computer equipment to connect to an Ethernet network through a USB 2.0
interface. The TN-USB-FX-01 provides protocol conversion from USB to 100Base-FX for use with laptops,
tablets, and convertibles with USB ports in secure networking environments, where wireless is not
permitted and connectivity to a fiber network is required.
Ordering Information
Model
Description
TN-USB-FX-01(SC)
USB 2.0 to Ethernet 100Base-FX multimode (SC) [2 km/ 1.2 mi.] Link Budget: 11.0 dB
TN-USB-FX-01(LC)
USB 2.0 to Ethernet 100Base-FX multimode (LC) [2 km/ 1.2 mi.] Link Budget: 11.0 dB
TN-USB-FX-01(SFP) USB 2.0 to Ethernet 100Base-FX Open SFP Slot
Features
The TN-USB-FX-01 was designed with these features:
•
USB 2.0 (480Mbs) peripheral device
•
100Base-FX Ethernet
•
Multimode SC, LC, or industry standard SFP fiber port (SFP sold separately)
•
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 and many other drivers
•
Bus-powered device (no external power supply required)
•
Plastic ABS enclosure with 6
” pigtail to USB type
-A connector
•
LEDs to indicate USB Speed/Activity and fiber Link/Activity
•
Advanced power saving modes to preserve battery life
Related Manuals and
Online Help
A printed documentation card is shipped with each TN-USB-FX-01
device. For the latest information, see
. Technical documents, white papers, case studies, etc. are
available on the Transition Networks web site at
. Note that this manual provides
links to third party web sites for which Transition Networks is not responsible. Related manuals include:
1.
Product Documentation Postcard, 33504
2.
TN-USB-FX-01 User Guide, 33589 (this manual)
3.
Manual Update - TN-USB-FX-01 Driver Install Note (33597)
4.
Release Notes (firmware version specific)
Note
: Information in this document is subject to change without notice. All information was deemed
accurate and complete at the time of publication. This manual documents the latest software/firmware
version. While all screen examples may not display the latest version number, all of the descriptions and
procedures reflect the latest software/firmware version, noted in the
on page
TN-USB-FX-01 (SC)
