Converter

• Fiber optics feature up to 10 gigabits of bandwidth.fiber optic computer cables image by Andrew Brown from Fotolia.com
  
  Ethernet-to-fiber adapters feature a single Ethernet port and two fiber optic connections. There are two types of connections: ST, which looks like a fancier cable jack, and SC, which has a square-shaped jack. The converter changes the connection type, allowing networks that use both connection types to communicate.
  
  

Fiber Bandwidth

• Fiber optic networks can be used to connect computer networks over wide ranges.multimedia connections 2 image by JCVStock from Fotolia.com
  
  Fiber optics feature up to 10 gigabits of bandwidth. That may seem like a lot when home networks operate efficiently on 100 to 1000 megabits, but the extra bandwidth pays off when connecting dozens or more computers to the same network.
  
  

Fiber Range

• Fiber optic networks can be used to connect computer networks over ranges as large as 70 kilometers, while traditional Ethernet has a range of two kilometers. Home networks are not as spread out, but commercial broadband and business networks may have to connect multiple buildings together that are a few kilometers apart. College campuses can also use fiber optic networks to connect the entire campus to a single network.