Perle's line of feature rich Gigabit media converters Transparently connect copper to fiber. The Gigabit Ethernet to fiber converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing network, the life of non-fiber based equipment, or the distance between two devices. Network administrators can "see-everything" with perle's advanced features. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, make perle's Gigabit Ethernet converters the Smart choice for it professionals.