{"product_id":"tp-link-mc210cs-gigabit-single-mode-media-converter-rj45-sc-15km","title":"TP-Link MC210CS Gigabit Single-Mode Media Converter | RJ45 to SC Fibre | 15km","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link MC210CS Gigabit Single-Mode Media Converter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link MC210CS converts Gigabit Ethernet copper (RJ45) to 1000BASE-LX single-mode fibre (SC connector) — and back again — extending your network up to 15km over a single-mode fibre run. It operates at full wire speed in full-duplex mode and works as a standalone desktop unit or slots into TP-Link’s 19-inch media converter chassis for rack-based deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConverts 1000BASE-T copper (RJ45) to 1000BASE-LX\/LH single-mode fibre (SC\/UPC) and vice versa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtends fibre distance up to 15km over 9\/125μm single-mode fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1000Mbps full-duplex operation on both TX (copper) and FX (fibre) ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1310nm wavelength on both transmit and receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuto MDI\/MDIX on RJ45 port — no crossover cables required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForce\/Auto transfer mode switch for the FX fibre port\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandalone desktop use or compatible with TP-Link 19-inch chassis (no chassis required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront-panel LED indicators: PWR, LINK, RX for at-a-glance status monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIEEE 802.3ab, 802.3z, and 802.3x compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFCC, CE, and RoHS certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding-to-building links\u003c\/strong\u003e — bridge copper LAN infrastructure between separate structures over existing single-mode fibre runs up to 15km\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity and surveillance networks\u003c\/strong\u003e — extend Gigabit connectivity from a central NVR or switch to remote camera clusters across a campus or industrial site\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISP and telco last-mile\u003c\/strong\u003e — convert fibre feeds to copper for customer-premises equipment where fibre termination is not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e — slot into a TP-Link chassis for high-density, managed media conversion in a comms room or data centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMC210CS\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCopper Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x 1000M RJ45 (Auto MDI\/MDIX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFibre Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x 1000M SC\/UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1310nm (TX and RX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFibre Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1000BASE-FX Single-Mode Fibre (SMF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax. Fibre Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15km\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax. Copper Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100m (Cat5\/5e UTP or 100Ω STP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransfer Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Duplex, Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLED Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePWR, LINK, RX\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExternal power adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax. Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e94.5 × 73.0 × 27.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0–40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-40–70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10–90% RH, Non-Condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFCC, CE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU \/ Barcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMC210CS \/ 1210002611053\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.36kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of fibre cable does the MC210CS require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC210CS requires 9\/125μm single-mode fibre (SMF) with SC\/UPC connectors. It is not compatible with multi-mode fibre or LC-terminated cables without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a chassis, or can it run standalone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs perfectly as a standalone desktop unit using the included external power adapter. It can also be installed into a TP-Link 19-inch media converter chassis for rack-based deployments — no chassis is required for standalone use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum copper cable length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RJ45 copper port supports up to 100m using Cat5, Cat5e UTP, or 100Ω STP cabling — standard for Gigabit Ethernet copper runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the MC210CS with any Gigabit switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The RJ45 port is standard 1000BASE-T and connects to any Gigabit Ethernet switch or NIC. Auto MDI\/MDIX means straight-through or crossover cables both work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Force\/Auto switch on the FX port do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FX port has a physical switch to set the fibre link to Auto-negotiation or Force mode. Force mode is useful when connecting to devices that do not support auto-negotiation on the fibre side, ensuring a stable link is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it ship Australia-wide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. CCTV Guru ships the MC210CS Australia-wide from local stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TP-Link","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43198322278629,"sku":"MC210CS","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1554\/1221\/files\/omada-mc210cs-gigabit-single-mode-media-converter-front.webp?v=1779510321","url":"https:\/\/cctvguru.com.au\/products\/tp-link-mc210cs-gigabit-single-mode-media-converter-rj45-sc-15km","provider":"CCTV Guru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}