D-Link DMC-300MSC-2 – 2-Port 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SC Multi-Mode Media Converter, 2km Fiber Distance, Auto-MDI/MDIX & Full Wire-Speed Forwarding
Overview:
• The D-Link DMC-300MSC-2 is a 2-Port Fast Ethernet Media Converter designed to convert 10/100BASE-TX copper Ethernet to 100BASE-FX multi-mode fiber.
• It provides 2 × 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports and 1 × 100BASE-FX SC fiber port, making it suitable for connecting two copper Ethernet devices through a fiber uplink.
• The converter supports multi-mode fiber optic cable with SC connector and transmission distance up to 2km.
• It supports Half-Duplex / Full-Duplex operation, Auto-MDI/MDIX, store-and-forward transmission, and full wire-speed forwarding rate.
• The DMC Series is designed as Plug-and-Play media converters that can be used standalone or installed inside the DMC-1014 chassis, which can house up to 14 media converters for professional rack installations.
Key Features:
• 2-port Fast Ethernet media converter
• 10/100BASE-TX copper to 100BASE-FX fiber conversion
• 2 × RJ45 copper ports
• 1 × SC multi-mode fiber port
• Multi-mode fiber support
• Fiber distance up to 2km
• Auto-MDI/MDIX support
• Half-Duplex / Full-Duplex operation
• Store-and-forward transmission
• Full wire-speed forwarding rate
• Plug-and-Play operation
• Can be used standalone or mounted in DMC-1014 chassis
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DMC-300MSC-2
• Product Type: 2-Port Fast Ethernet Media Converter
• Conversion Type: 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
• Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber
• Fiber Connector: SC
• Maximum Fiber Distance: 2km
• Application: Fast Ethernet Fiber Extension, Copper-to-Fiber Conversion, Multi-Device Network Extension, Short-to-Medium Distance Connectivity
Interface:
• Copper Ports: 2 × 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 Ports
• Fiber Port: 1 × 100BASE-FX SC Port
• Media Exchange Interface: Auto-MDI/MDIX
Network Standards:
• Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 for 10BASE-T/F
• Fast Ethernet: IEEE 802.3u for 100BASE-TX/FX
Media Types:
• 10BASE-T: 2-Pair Cat.3 / Cat.4 / Cat.5 / Cat.5e UTP up to 100m
• 10/100BASE-TX: 2-Pair Cat.5 / Cat.5e UTP up to 100m
• 100BASE-FX: Multi-Mode Fiber Optic Cable with SC Connector up to 2km
Functionality:
• Duplex Mode: Half-Duplex / Full-Duplex
• Transmission Mode: Store-and-Forward
• Forwarding Rate: Full Wire-Speed Forwarding Rate
• Plug-and-Play: Supported
Power Specifications:
• Power Input: 5V / 1A External Power Adapter
Physical Specifications:
• Dimensions: 95 × 70 × 26mm
• Chassis Support: Compatible with DMC-1014 Media Converter Chassis
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% RH, Non-Condensing
Certifications:
• EMI Certifications: FCC, CE, VCCI
Applications:
• 2-port Fast Ethernet copper-to-fiber conversion
• Network extension up to 2km using multi-mode fiber
• Connecting two RJ45 devices through one fiber uplink
• CCTV and data network fiber backbone
• Office and enterprise network expansion
• Factory and warehouse network connectivity
• Network cabinet and telecom room installations
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DMC-300MSC-2 for projects that require two RJ45 Fast Ethernet ports with multi-mode fiber extension up to 2km.
• It is suitable for CCTV systems, office networks, factories, warehouses, and business networks where more than one copper device needs to connect through a fiber backbone.
• Before installation, Connect Gates recommends checking multi-mode fiber availability, SC connector type, required distance, RJ45 device count, power availability, and whether standalone or DMC-1014 chassis mounting is required.