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Types of Media Conversion in Local Area Networks

A Local area network (LAN) is a network where several devices are connected in one physical location such as buildings, offices, homes, etc. Although it may sound simple, the LAN may feature a challenging layout with multiple types of cables, switches, routers, access points, and several other components. All these components ensure the connection of the device to web servers, internal servers, and other LANs through wide area networks.<br>

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Types of Media Conversion in Local Area Networks

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  1. Types of Media Conversion in Local Area Networks (LANs)

  2. Introduction to MediaConversion A Local area network (LAN) is a network where several devices are connected in onephysicallocationsuchasbuildings,offices,homes,etc.Althoughitmaysound simple, the LAN may feature a challenging layout with multiple types of cables, switches,routers,accesspoints,andseveralothercomponents. The cables are the most important ones, as they ensure connectivity between different devices. There are two types of cables used in any network and they are copper and fiber optic cables. Using these cables directly will not work, as they demand media conversion. This is achieved through special devices known as ethernet mediaconverters.

  3. WhatTypesofCablesUsedinLAN? Copper Cables:These cables feature copper conductors, which use electrical signals to transmit data between the networks. Copper cables aren’t a new technology and have been usedinLANsforseveralyears. Fiber Optic Cables: These cables feature optical fibers,whichtransmitdatathroughopticalpulses. Fiber cables are preferred in long-distance applications that require immunity to EMF and demandhighbandwidthandtransmissionspeeds.

  4. Onthebasisofdesign,Cablesarefurther distinguishedinthefollowingtypes: Shielded Twisted Pair(STP) Unshielded Twisted Pair(UTP) Coaxial CopperCables Single-Mode Fiber(SMF) Multi-Mode Fiber(MMF)

  5. TypesofMediaConvertersinLAN • Media converters help synchronize these different media types used in the network. Following are the types of media converters usedinaLANwhichwewilldiscussonebyoneindetail- • Copper-to-fiber media converters • Fiber-to-fiber media converters • Coaxial-to-fiber media converters • Serial-to-fiber media converters • Wireless-to-wire mediaconverters

  6. Copper to FiberMedia Converters These converters allow the conversion of Copper-based Ethernet signals to fiber optic signals. Copper to Fiber Media Converters are commonly used to extend the range of Ethernet networks over long distances without making any significant infrastructure changes or hugeinvestments. Copper cables are simple and easy to install, which is why they arecommonlyusedinmostLANs.Forlong-distancetransmission, fiber optic cables are used which makes them the first choice for anynetwork.

  7. Fiber to FiberMedia Converters These converters are used to convert between different types of fiberopticcablestoextendthedistanceofanexistingfiberoptic network. Fiber to Fiber Media Convertersenable transmission through the easy conversion of different wavelengths. Fiber to Fiber Media Converters are a common choice for TDM and Ethernet applications.

  8. Coaxial to FiberMedia Converters These converters allow the conversion of coaxial cable signals to fiber optic signals, typically used in cable TV applications where fiber optic cables are used to transmit TV signals over long distances. A coaxial-to-fiber media converter allows these two types of cables to be connected, enabling the transmission of signalsover longer distances with higher data rates and improved signal quality.

  9. Serial to FiberMedia Converters These converters enable serial communication over fiber optic linksandarecommonlyusedinindustrialautomationandcontrol systems where serial communication is used to control equipmentormachineryoverlongdistances. Serial to Fiber Converters come in different form factors such as standaloneunitsormodulesthatcanbeinstalledinarackmount- chassis. The serial media converters support RS-232 and RS-485 connectors.

  10. Conclusion & Importance ofMedia Conversion inLANs. The performance of any network depends on the synchronization of various devices, quality, and their connecting media. For connecting different media types in LAN or to ensure efficient media conversion in the local area network, you need topurchase these media converters from a reliable manufacturer likeVERSITRON. The company hasbeenprovidingmediaconversiondevicesaswellasfiberopticdevicesforseveral yearsnow.

  11. VERSITRON TheFirstandTrustedSourceofFiberOpticConnectivity Phone:302-894-0699 Email -sales@versitron.com Website:www.versitron.com

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