Ethernet – Media Converter – FX Link LIght Off

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At one end I have AF100-2 media convert 10/100Base and at the other end I have TP-Link MC200CM 10/1000Base media converter.

Originally there were AF100-2 at both ends, but one of device is not working, so bought a replacement.

On TP Link media converter there is no LED light for FX Link.

Do I need same kind of media converters at both end? Anything else I need to change?

Thanks.

Best Answer

You need media converters that "talk the same language" at both ends.

The AF100-2 appears to be 100Base-FX.

The MC200CM is 1000Base-SX.

I would also note that 1000Base-SX has a significantly lower maximum distance (220 or 500 meters depending on type of multimode fiber). 100Base-FX can go up to 2km, so if your fiber run is longer than 1000Base-SX can support, you will need to get a 100Base-FX media converter.