Are there any cases where you want to connect to the network via a wired connection, specifically fiber optic, on a laptop with Windows 7/8.1 or a MacBook?
From a security perspective, the proliferation of wireless LAN networks poses a high risk for companies and hospitals. Additionally, in environments where electromagnetic wave effects must be considered, are there any projects that require securely linking Windows tablets, MacBook Pros, or laptops running Linux at 100 Mbps in a safe manner? The Scorpion-USB is a USB 2.0 connected 100M Ethernet adapter. It can directly recognize 100BASE-FX as a device on a laptop, allowing for power supply via USB bus power and direct extension through optical fiber. The connection can be made to devices with a 100BASE-FX communication standard or to a 100BASE-FX SFP module inserted into an SFP switch, or to a media converter as a counterpart. The optical fiber can be of SC connector type or LC connector type, and if there is a need, ultra-long distance (up to 200 km) using single-mode LC optical fiber is also possible. The drivers provided are compatible with Win7/8.0/8.1, 32/64bit, and have obtained WHQL certification. It also supports OSX 10.5 to 10.10.
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basic information
【Communication Standards】 IEEE802.3-2008, USB 2.0 【Data Rate】 USB 2.0: 480Mbps (USB Type A Connector), Fiber Optic: 100Mbps 【Optical Port】 100Base-FX (SC) or (LC) or SFP open slot 【Maximum Frame Size】 1635 bytes 【Dimensions】 73.6 x 55.9 x 20.3 mm (SC fixed model) 【Supported OS】 Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 (32bit / 64bit) WHQL certified, MacOS 10.5 to 10.10, Linux driver available 【Power Supply】 Supplied via USB bus 【Power Consumption】 SC: 1.12W, LC: 0.9W 【Operating Temperature】 0 to 50°C 【Storage Temperature】 -20 to +80°C 【Humidity】 5% to 95% (without condensation) 【Product Warranty】 5 years
Price information
The SFP module is sold separately. The product catalog lists the suggested retail price.
Price range
P2
Delivery Time
P4
※The delivery time may vary depending on the manufacturer's stock, so please feel free to contact us.
Applications/Examples of results
- Prohibited area for wireless equipment at the airport - Purpose of connecting to the hospital's network (which has an existing optical patch panel and connects directly to PCs via optical fiber cables). Wireless connections are prohibited, and wired connections (UTP) are completely banned due to security concerns. Previously, connections were made via PCI-Express expansion boards, but due to the popularity of high-end laptops among doctors over desktop PCs, there are plans to replace everything with Scorpion-USB and Windows 8.1 laptops.
Detailed information
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Driver list provided (2015) Drivers for Windows XP to Vista are also available. Drivers for Windows CE 5.0/7.0 are also provided.
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Latest driver provided as of 2016 Windows 10 32bit/64bit and MacOS 10.11 are now available.
Line up（3）
| Model number | overview |
|---|---|
| TN-USB-FX-01(SC) | 100BASE-FX GI multimode 2-core optical fiber (SC) Ethernet adapter. Link budget: 11.0dB (reference distance: up to 2km) |
| TN-USB-FX-01(LC) | 100BASE-FX GI multimode 2-core optical fiber (LC) Ethernet adapter. Link budget: 11.0dB (reference distance: up to 2km) |
| TN-USB-FX-01(SFP) | Open slot Ethernet adapter for MSA compliant SFP optical transceivers. Can use SFP modules that operate at 100Mbps. |
Company information
The company was established in 1994 as a provider of IT-related product imports, sales, and technical support. We mainly offer distribution and technical support for cutting-edge computer network-related products and information communication security-related products from the United States. Recognizing early on that security measures against computer viruses and malware are essential for information communication networks, we have also engaged in the sale and support of information security-related products. In recent years, cyber attacks targeting specific entities have become a social issue, making defensive measures against threats essential for businesses and organizations. In addition to solutions that defend against malicious attacks from outside and prevent information leaks, we provide new solutions that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to detect anomalies and prevent incidents by leveraging machine learning and mathematical theories against cyber attacks that penetrate internal networks and internal threats that bypass perimeter defenses.
