NETGEAR's Gigabit Ethernet Converter provides convenient flexibility for your network design, making your network compatible with copper and fiber gigabit. Use this compact, space-saving unit as a stand-alone device or use it in a back-to-back configuration; convert a fiber connection from a distant wiring closet to a copper gigabit connection, and vice versa. Easy Plug and Play technology and unmanaged simplicity make this unit a breeze to set up and run. As always, you can count on NETGEAR engineering for smooth-running quality and reliability.??The GC102 gives small businesses the flexibility of fiber or copper media links for their gigabit backbones or networks ?? fiber for greater distance, copper for cost-effectiveness. It is compactly designed for convenient installation, whether on your desktop, wall-mounted, or in a wiring closet. It provides unmanaged ease of use, plus simple Plug and Play installation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the poten...