Works with
- Any 1000BASE-SX/LX multi-mode or single-mode SFP module; UTP category 5/5e or EIA/TIA-568 STP copper up to 100 m
- Mountable standalone or in the TP-Link MC1400 chassis
A gigabit media converter that bridges one 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP fiber port to one 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 copper port.
In the box
MC220L converter, power adapter, installation guide
Is it for you?
A gigabit media converter that bridges one 1000BASE-SX/LX SFP fiber port to one 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 copper port, for extending a gigabit network over fiber between buildings.
Choose it if these matter
- Open SFP slot accepts any 1000BASE-SX/LX module, so fiber type and distance can be chosen per link
- Auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX make it plug-and-play with any gigabit copper network
- Very low 1.7 W power draw and a chassis-mount option for multi-unit installs
Skip it if these rule it out
- SFP module sold separately, so total cost and reach depend on the module chosen
- Gigabit only: no 10G or 2.5G SFP+ support
- No management features; it is a pure layer-1 converter
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: MC220L.
Selected package
TP-Link MC220L Gigabit SFP Media Converter
This pageModel: MC220L
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Full specifications (11)
- Function
- Converts between 1000BASE-SX/LX fiber and 10/100/1000Base-T copper media; maximum fiber distance depends on the inserted SFP module
- Ports
- 1x 1000M SFP port, 1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 port with auto MDI/MDIX
- Standards
- IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X, IEEE 802.3x flow control
- Duplex
- Auto-negotiation of half/full duplex
- LEDs
- PWR, Link/Act
- Power supply
- External power adapter
- Max power consumption
- 1.7 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 3.7 x 2.9 x 1.1 in (94.5 x 73.0 x 27.0 mm)
- Mounting
- Standalone desktop or TP-Link MC1400 chassis
- In the box
- MC220L converter, power adapter, installation guide
- Certifications
- FCC, CE, RoHS
Downloads & support
Setup: No drivers or configuration needed: it is an unmanaged plug-and-play converter.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: TP-Link specifications · tp-link.com. Photos: TP-Link · static.tp-link.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.