Rockwell's tech note
Document ID QA19526
Published Date 11/23/2022
Summary
Using the 1783-ETAP as an Unmanaged Switch or media converter
Question
Can the 1783-ETAP be used on a non-DLR network?
Can the 1783-ETAP1F or 1783-ETAP2F be used as a copper to fiber converter?
Environment
1783-ETAP
1783-ETAP1F
1783-ETAP2F
Answer
If the 1783-ETAP is not configured as a Supervisor, then it will operate in a linear fashion. Essentially it will operate as a three-port unmanaged switch. 1783-ETAP modules with fiber ports (1783-ETAP1F or 1783-ETAP2F) can be used as an unmanaged switch that provides fiber to copper conversion.
Personnally, I prefer using the 5094 ethernet adapter as media converter.