TP-LinkMC220L | Gigabit SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converter | Fiber to Ethernet Converter | Plug and Play | Durable Metal Casing | Versatile Compatibility | Auto-Negotiation | UL Certified

I have a detached garage with an upstairs apartment where I work from home. It has been connected with a CAT5e Ethernet cable but has been attracting lightning causing several strikes too close for comfort and causing 2-3 instances of damaged devices. I replaced that cable with a fiber cable and needed this media converter on each end to get back to copper Ethernet cable. This media converter was very easy and quick to install on my walls using typical wall anchors. The photos of the product don’t show it but there are screw slot holes on the back of the converter for mounting, so if you’re wondering like I was, there you go. I didn’t read the instructions. No need to. It’s a simple device doing a simple job. It lit up my fiber cable and worked perfect for my need. Now, only time will tell how long it lives before failure. It could last longer than me, or could fail at any time. No way to review that aspect without coming back in 2-5 years. I used 1Gb SX SFP’s by TP link on each converter to ensure compatibility. Both converter and SFP’s were packaged well and arrived quickly. Happy with the apparent quality of both.

I am using this to "extend" a copper connection between buildings. Works as intended taking a copper connection from my device, running via fiber to another building, then back to copper to connect to a switch. While these converters could handle connecting two switches that is not what I needed. I wish I would have thought of this earlier, spent a couple hours trying to configure a VLAN to handle the traffic over switches with fiber connections, but the device was not able to negotiate the VLAN. These did the trick with no configuration needed.

I recently purchased the TP-Link MC220L Gigabit SFP to RJ45 Fiber Media Converter, and it has proven to be an excellent addition to my home network setup. Here’s why I highly recommend it:**Ease of Use:**The plug-and-play feature made the installation straightforward. No complex configurations were needed, which is great for someone not deeply technical.**Performance:**This converter delivers high-speed data transfer rates, ensuring that my fiber connection maintains optimal speed when converting to Ethernet. I experienced no drop in performance, making it perfect for streaming, gaming, and other high-bandwidth activities.**Compatibility:**The device supports multiple SFP modules, which adds versatility. I used it with a TP-Link SFP module, but it’s compatible with various other brands, making it highly adaptable to different network setups.**Design:**Compact and durable, the MC220L has a solid build quality. It fits neatly into my setup without taking up much space and runs quietly without overheating.**Value for Money:**Considering the features and performance, the MC220L offers great value. It’s a cost-effective solution for extending a fiber network to a traditional Ethernet environment.**Conclusion:**Overall, the TP-Link MC220L has exceeded my expectations. It’s reliable, easy to use, and delivers excellent performance. Whether for home or office use, this media converter is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to bridge the gap between fiber and Ethernet seamlessly.

Great, well-built and easy to install.Working great so far, zero issues with connectivity.I am getting maximum LAN speed, about 940-945mbps from my WAN connection - great.Easy to recommend, get it.

Solid device. Performs well. Works with every SFP I tried. Allows you to use auto-negotiation or force speed and duplex.Unfortunately this converter seems to have been implemented as a two port switch and does not correctly propagate link state. In other words- you can plug in a cable to the RJ45 and your device will see the link as up even if the fiber connection is down (or missing entirely). That makes it useless for someone who wants to track interface state with HSRP/VRRP or who wants BGP to fail over as soon as the link drops instead of having to wait for the BGP timers to expire.As an alternative you should consider the TRENDnet TFC-1000MGA or TFC-1000MGB instead. Both of these devices correctly relay link state from copper to fiber and vice versa. If the fiber is down- the copper interface will be down. If the copper is down- the fiber interface will be down.

needed to extend router over fiber to network room. Worked great and pushed speeds identical to provisioning.

This media converter works great and you can't beat the price. I've been using it a few months as part of a link between my house and a POE switch in my workshop. I haven't had any problems and it has proved to be much more reliable than a Wifi connection using an extender. I'm very satisfied and I will buy this same product again.

This is an incredibly easy way to get into fiber for your home network. It's all PnP. Not bubbles, no troubles.The converter is well-made and durable. Be careful choosing your transceiver module. It must match your fiber connector type and mode (single or multi). Pretty much - that's it!This comes with the DC adapter and the leads are not long, so plan ahead.