The FOM-E3/ETH and FOM-T3/ETH fiber optic modems convert a 10/100BaseT electrical signal into an optical signal with a range of up to 110 km (68 miles). These modems transparently connect between LANs, achieving maximum bandwidth utilization of the E3/T3 link, without the heavy overhead associated with packet- or cell-based technologies. They provide built-in bridging and VLAN support at Ethernet/Fast Ethernet rates, enabling virtual connection of remote LANs (e.g., campus applications).
The Ethernet interface module performs frame filtering and forwarding at the Fast Ethernet maximum theoretical rate of 150,000 frames per second. The bridge causes no LAN delays.
Different optical interfaces are available:
- 850 nm for multimode fiber
- 1310 nm for single or multimode fiber
- 1310 nm and 1550 nm laser diode, long haul laser for extended range over single mode fiber
- WDM laser for transmission over a single fiber