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Broadband device featuring integrated fiber optic connection.

Broadband device featuring integrated fiber optic connection.

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mishy07
Senior Member
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03-31-2016, 12:22 PM
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I’m looking for a cable modem with an integrated fiber port for connecting to the LAN. I haven’t found any such product yet. Do you know if this type of device is available or how to locate it?
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mishy07
03-31-2016, 12:22 PM #1

I’m looking for a cable modem with an integrated fiber port for connecting to the LAN. I haven’t found any such product yet. Do you know if this type of device is available or how to locate it?

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EuComoMailao
Junior Member
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03-31-2016, 04:02 PM
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This topic is quite specialized, so I’ll likely decline further discussion unless you clarify. If you mean SFP+ supports, you can find compatible switches for conversion.
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EuComoMailao
03-31-2016, 04:02 PM #2

This topic is quite specialized, so I’ll likely decline further discussion unless you clarify. If you mean SFP+ supports, you can find compatible switches for conversion.

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Frankette44
Posting Freak
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03-31-2016, 04:47 PM
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I'm also struggling here. I plan to switch to a media converter for better performance. Fiber works well with routers, even if cables are slower than before.
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Frankette44
03-31-2016, 04:47 PM #3

I'm also struggling here. I plan to switch to a media converter for better performance. Fiber works well with routers, even if cables are slower than before.

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Cychi
Member
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03-31-2016, 10:54 PM
#4
I would not see a bottleneck if you connected the modem and router via Ethernet while using fiber for your server or workstation. The fiber connection would handle the high-speed data, allowing the Ethernet to support its needs without limitation.
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Cychi
03-31-2016, 10:54 PM #4

I would not see a bottleneck if you connected the modem and router via Ethernet while using fiber for your server or workstation. The fiber connection would handle the high-speed data, allowing the Ethernet to support its needs without limitation.

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NikoMash
Senior Member
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03-31-2016, 11:31 PM
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Are there any modems with an SFP port?
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NikoMash
03-31-2016, 11:31 PM #5

Are there any modems with an SFP port?

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_zaphire_
Member
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04-01-2016, 04:05 AM
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fibre is being used in this setup. Ethernet works well across various channels, so speed won’t become an issue. Your ISP usually caps speeds around 1.2gbit for top-tier plans with DOCSIS 3.1, but you’re unlikely to exceed 600-800mbit in practice. Gigabit Ethernet is more than sufficient.
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_zaphire_
04-01-2016, 04:05 AM #6

fibre is being used in this setup. Ethernet works well across various channels, so speed won’t become an issue. Your ISP usually caps speeds around 1.2gbit for top-tier plans with DOCSIS 3.1, but you’re unlikely to exceed 600-800mbit in practice. Gigabit Ethernet is more than sufficient.

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electrodude44
Member
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04-01-2016, 01:20 PM
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It's not common knowledge, but sfp matches the gigabit speed found in most gigabit Ethernet ports on nearly all modems.
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electrodude44
04-01-2016, 01:20 PM #7

It's not common knowledge, but sfp matches the gigabit speed found in most gigabit Ethernet ports on nearly all modems.

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JamesHond7
Posting Freak
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04-07-2016, 05:01 PM
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Which internet plan are you experiencing issues with? For home use, fiber is typically employed for local connections such as linking to a storage server, and there’s often no necessity or advantage to extending fiber directly to the modem. Edit: When I refer to 'generally used' in a residential context, I mean that fiber is reserved for nearby traffic only, not that fiber deployment in homes is widespread.
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JamesHond7
04-07-2016, 05:01 PM #8

Which internet plan are you experiencing issues with? For home use, fiber is typically employed for local connections such as linking to a storage server, and there’s often no necessity or advantage to extending fiber directly to the modem. Edit: When I refer to 'generally used' in a residential context, I mean that fiber is reserved for nearby traffic only, not that fiber deployment in homes is widespread.

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xXRAXERXx
Posting Freak
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04-08-2016, 06:18 PM
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Spectrum Gig is offering speeds around 8-9 Mbps upload and 20 Mbps download, not the full gigabit promise.
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xXRAXERXx
04-08-2016, 06:18 PM #9

Spectrum Gig is offering speeds around 8-9 Mbps upload and 20 Mbps download, not the full gigabit promise.

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AapenStaartje
Member
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04-10-2016, 09:35 PM
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Generally, there aren't common fiber-optic cable modems built-in. Some routers, like those from ASUS, may offer SFP or SFP+ ports, but not standard fiber modems or gateways.
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AapenStaartje
04-10-2016, 09:35 PM #10

Generally, there aren't common fiber-optic cable modems built-in. Some routers, like those from ASUS, may offer SFP or SFP+ ports, but not standard fiber modems or gateways.