TP-Link MC220L Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter

The TP-Link MC220L is a standalone Gigabit Ethernet media converter designed to bridge copper-based 1000BASE-T network infrastructure with fiber-optic cabling, enabling organizations to extend network reach well beyond the 100-meter limitation of twisted-pair Ethernet. The unit accepts a single SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver module, supporting both single-mode and multi-mode fiber depending on the SFP installed, making it a flexible solution for diverse cabling plant environments. The converter operates transparently at Layer 1, preserving full-duplex Gigabit throughput without introducing latency penalties or requiring configuration, making it well suited for wiring closet deployments where simplicity and reliability are priorities.

The MC220L features auto-negotiation on the RJ-45 copper port and is compatible with the full range of standard 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and other Gigabit SFP modules, giving network engineers the ability to tailor fiber reach and type to existing cabling plant requirements. The device includes link-fault pass-through (LFP) functionality, which propagates a link failure detected on one interface to the opposite port, ensuring that upstream network management systems and connected equipment are notified of path failures rather than remaining unaware of a broken segment. LED indicators on the front panel provide at-a-glance status for power, fiber link, and copper link, simplifying fault isolation in dense wiring closet environments.

Built for continuous operation in enterprise wiring closets, the MC220L can be deployed as a standalone desktop unit or mounted into a TP-Link MC100CM chassis for centralized, rack-based media converter management. Its fanless passive cooling design eliminates mechanical wear and acoustic noise, supporting high-density, always-on deployments in telecommunications rooms and data distribution frames. The converter's broad compatibility with third-party SFP modules and standard IEEE 802.3z/802.3ab Ethernet makes it a long-standing choice for connecting IP cameras, access switches, and other Gigabit endpoints across campus fiber backbones.

Ideal for

• Extending Gigabit Ethernet from a wiring closet access switch to an IP surveillance camera or access point located beyond the 100-meter copper distance limit using existing single-mode or multi-mode fiber runs
• Connecting copper-uplink access switches to a fiber-based campus backbone without replacing switch hardware, preserving capital investment in existing infrastructure
• Bridging fiber segments in industrial or healthcare environments where electrical isolation between copper network segments is required for safety or interference reasons
• Providing a fiber-to-copper handoff at building demarcation points where a service provider or inter-building fiber run terminates and must connect to copper-cabled floor distribution equipment
• Deploying in TP-Link MC100CM rackmount chassis within telecommunications rooms to consolidate multiple media conversion points into a managed, rack-organized installation
• Supporting temporary or permanent Gigabit connectivity to remotely located data acquisition systems, digital signage controllers, or kiosk hardware connected via in-building fiber

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.