However efficient the cable is, outdated or unsuitable hardware between the fibre optic socket (OTO) and the computer can have a noticeable adverse effect on data throughput. The recommended routers listed below feature bi-directional Gigabit optical technology. This bi-directional optics converts the optical signal into an electrical one, thus enabling the glass fibre to be used efficiently.
Recommended hardware
FRITZ!Box 5490
Suitable for: Fiber7, Crossover7, Hybrid7; network topology: P2P
CHF 222.- incl. VAT
- 1 x SC port to connect the fibre-optic patch cable
- Dual-Band WLAN 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz simultaneous (to WLAN AC)
- 4 x Gbit Ethernet, WAN at LAN 1 port
- 2 x USB 3.0 port for printers and storage media
- VoIP incl. DECT base station for up to six handsets
- capable for up to 900 Mbit/sec - see Speedtest
- incl. 3m fibre-optic patch cable (Singlemode Simplex LC/APC - SC/PC)
- no bridge mode possible
FRITZ!Box 7582
Suitable for: Copper7 (G.Fast and VDSL)
CHF 222.- incl. VAT
- G.Fast- or VDSL line
- Dual Wireless AC+N for simultaneous operation in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
- 4 x Gbit-Ethernet LAN-ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports for printers and storage media
- DECT base station for up to six handsets
- Speed: up to 500 Mbit/sec (Copper7 G.Fast), up to 100 Mbit/sec (Copper7 VDSL) respectively up to 900 Mbit/sec (Fiber7, media converter necessary)
- incl. 1.5m LAN cable
- incl. 1.5m Rj11 cable for G.Fast- or VDSL connection
- Bridge mode possible
Zyxel AX7501-B0
Suitable for: Hybrid 7; Network topology: P2MP
CHF 333. - incl. VAT
- with SFP+ that supports both passive and active fiber
- 4x4 dual-band WiFi 6 (11ax) WLAN 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz
- 1x 10Gbit Ethernet and 4x 1Gbit Ethernet LAN ports
- 2x VoIP ports
- 1x USB 3.0 port
Turris Omnia
Suitable for: Fiber7
The ultimate «nerd router!»
CHF 444.- incl. VAT
- 2 GB DDR-version with WLAN
- 5 x Gbit-Ports
- 2 x USB 3.0 port
- Incl. optic and 3m fiber patch cable LC/APC-LC/PC
- More information
TP-Link MC220L
Suitable for: Fiber7, Crossover7, Hybrid7; network topology: P2P
CHF 111.- incl. VAT
- 1x SFP slot
- 1x RJ45 port (1000 Base-T)
- incl. SFP optic (10km, TX1310/RX1490-1550 nm)
- incl. 3m fibre-optic patch cable (Singlemode Simplex LC/APC-LC/PC)
Fibre optic and patch cable
Suitable for: Fiber7, Crossover7, Hybrid7
CHF 77.- incl. VAT
If you wish to order only the fibre optic and the patch cable, we will need the precise details for your router (SFB compatibility).
Compatibility requirements
There is no obligation on you to procure the hardware through us, and the hardware shown here is not the only possible hardware for you to use. There are also other compatible products, as long as the requisite «bi-di» fibre optic technology conforms to the following specifications (recommended: Flexoptix, more router information):
- 1 Gbit single-fibre SFP transceiver (10 km/TX1310/RX1490-1550 nm)
- Simplex single-mode cable as patch cable LC/PC to LC/APC, compatible with SFP optic
- Simplex single-mode cable as patch cable SC to LC/APC, compatible with Fritzbox 5490
Longer cables are available from brack.ch, e.g. 5m, 10m, 20m