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Unread 12-13-2002, 12:55 AM   #13
DragonsDream
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The 3 main connects for Fiber are ST, SC and MTRJ, non of them will plug into your Copper NIC. You have to have either a Fiber NIC, or use a Media Converter to Convert the Fiber to Copper.

AMP's WebSite


That link will show you pictures of all the differt things for Fiber. If a home user wanted to run Fiber I'd recommend just using Fiber Patch Cables that already have the connectors on them. But not many end users will shell out the $$$ for media converters or Fiber NICS. You have to have specail tools to put ends on Fiber, isn't as easy as doing Copper Cable. They also make special switches for Fiber and other eletronics.

Smart Homes (Houses pre-cabled for Networking) we have actual started installing Fiber in them, tho non of the home owners I know of are actual using them. They are for future things like cable over fiber, but I dont see that technology comming around for another 10 years.
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