MikroTik FTC11xg: Fibre to Copper Converter - Setup & Configuration Guide

Published 24/09/2026

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In this video, I walk you through the MikroTik FTC11xg, a professional-grade fibre-to-copper converter designed for converting fibre connections to copper (RJ45) for seamless network integration. 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Description 5:17 - Current Situation 5:49 - New Situation 6:43 - SwOS Light 6:54 - Configuration Walkthrough 12:10 - Life Setup 16:38 - Conclusion This device runs SwitchOS Lite (web-based management only) with limited L2 switching and VLAN support. It's ideal for ISPs, network administrators, and advanced home lab setups looking to convert high-speed fibre connections to copper without requiring a full router. Whether you're upgrading from legacy TP-Link MCC220L converters or looking to add a professional fibre solution to your network, the FTC11xg offers flexibility with multiple SFP+ and RJ45 options, weather-proof housing, and integrated UPS variants. Perfect for: Network professionals, ISP deployments, home lab enthusiasts, Proxmox/Homelab setups, and anyone working with fibre connectivity. You can find my SwOS video https://l.samayas.eu/ipNvlBmZLW #MikroTik #FTC11xg #FibreToCopperConverter Follow me on X: https://l.samayas.eu/jo3eaYEf3E?P=YT&V=114 Buy me a Coffee: https://l.samayas.eu/jX6xL7EWhd?P=YT&V=114 Studio Equipment Camera Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II: https://l.samayas.eu/k7y95TREl0?P=YT&V=114 Secondary Camera Obsbot Tail Air: https://l.samayas.eu/iFQu9WfmCw?P=YT&V=114 Elgato Prompter: https://l.samayas.eu/fHVrqqXtSc?P=YT&V=114 Microphone Rode Wireless GO II: https://l.samayas.eu/afBINjiBXN?P=YT&V=114