LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 ™ Network Auto-Tester Users Manual April 2014 © 2011-2014 Fluke Corporation. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke Networks product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period for the mainframe is one year and begins on the date of purchase. Parts, accessories, product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories.
SOFTWARE NOTICE This product uses freeRTOS v6.0.5 software. For more information on freeRTOS, go to http://www.freertos.org. The software license statement and files that contain the binary and source code for freeRTOS v6.0.5 are on the LinkRunner AT CD supplied with this product. Copyright 2010 Real Time Engineering Ltd. Copyright 1998 Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Contents Title Page Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Registering Your Product ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base .............................................................................................
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual VLAN/MAC Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 12 AutoTest Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 13 PoE Configuration .................................................................................................
List of Figures Figure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Page Physical Features ................................................................................................................................................... 4 The Home Screen ................................................................................................................................................. 6 How to Remove the Li-ion Battery ...........................................................
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Nearest Switch Results ..........................................................................................................................................21 Cable Test Results ..................................................................................................................................................22 PoE Configuration on LRAT-1000...................................................
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Introduction Registering Your Product LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester enables you to quickly verify Ethernet copper and fiber (2000 model only) cables, network connectivity and availability. In addition, the tester can be used for identifying the network device to which it is connected. It identifies PoE ports, provides a Report generating function, and can serve as a packet reflector for Fluke Networks performance tests.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Contact Fluke Networks www.flukenetworks.com support@flukenetworks.com Safety Information Table 1 gives descriptions of the safety symbols used on the tester and in this manual.
Kit Contents WWarningX Use only the AC adapter provided to charge the battery. WWarnings WCautions Use the proper terminals and cable for all connections. Kit Contents • To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: Do not use this product if it is damaged. Before using the product, inspect the case. Look for cracked or missing plastic.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Physical Features 7 6 8 9 5 16 17 10 11 15 4 12 13 3 19 2 14 18 1 ffy01.eps Figure 1.
Physical Features On/off key. Makes a selection on the screen. Shows the previous screen. Softkeys. The function of the softkey is shown above the key. Cable test wire mapping input. Connect the cable from the top Ethernet port to this port to view the wire map details. Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-X port. Fiber port. Use one of the many supported SFP adapters to connect to the network. Tx/Rx - The LED blinks when the tester transmits and receives data.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual The Home Screen Switch: Shows the advertised and actual link, PoE A D B E C F measurements, nearest switch with its name, type, IP address, port, slot, and VLAN information. Cable: When the cable is connected un-terminated or is connected to a WireViewTM Office Locator, it shows cable information or wire mapping information. This can also be used to locate a cable with the optional IntelliToneTM probe. The name of the tester profile.
Battery Charging and Life Displays the connection type: PoE , 802.1x , fiber . For 802.1x, a green lock indicates authentication passed, yellow indicates it is not needed, and a red closed lock indicates it failed authentication. Battery Charging and Life Li-ion Battery To charge the Li-ion battery, connect the AC adapter to the battery connector (see Figure 1). You can use the tester while you charge the battery. Figure 3 shows how to replace the battery.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual AA Battery Common Questions LR-AT Can Solve The typical battery life is approximately 3 hours. In Figure 4, steps 1-3 show how to install the AA battery pack and step 4 shows how to change the batteries in the installed battery pack. First connect an RJ-45 or fiber cable (2000 model only) from the network hub or wall plate to the LinkRunner AT RJ-45 LAN or fiber port.
Common Questions LR-AT Can Solve Q > Does this RJ45 drop support PoE? A > Use Tools to specify the desired PoE power class and use Switch or AutoTest to verify the power under load up to 25.5W (802.3at). Q > What speed/duplex is this device configured for? A > Use Switch to check the advertised and actual speed/ duplex. Additionally, use Tools to tests for manual (nonAuto Negotiated) speed/duplex. Q > Can I see traffic from this connection? A > Observe the utilization LED blinking to see network traffic.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual application (select Tools > General Information to enable 802.1X and set up security). Saving a Report You can save the current measurement data the tester has collected into a report that can be viewed and printed through the LinkRunner Manager PC application. This information includes: • AutoTest results • Switch results • Cable test results Note The LR-AT 1000 model can save up to 10 reports. The LR-AT 2000 model can save up to 50 reports.
Set Up the Tester Note Report names can have a maximum of 12 characters. The extension LRS is appended when the file is saved to your PC through the LinkRunner Manager PC application. Set Up the Tester To change settings on the tester, select Tools from the home screen. • To delete characters in the filename, press Backspace. • To add characters to the filename, use to highlight a character, then press L. • To move the cursor in the filename, highlight the filename, then press .
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual IP Configuration VLAN/MAC Configuration Select Tools > IP Configuration. Select Tools > VLAN/MAC Configuration. ffy40.bmp ffy41.bmp Figure 6. IP Configuration Screen Figure 7. VLAN/MAC Configuration Screen This screen allows you to enter an IPv4 address or use a DHCP address (default). It also allows you to enable IPv6 addressing (LR-AT 2000 only). LR-AT uses the IP address during AutoTest.
Set Up the Tester AutoTest Configuration PoE Configuration Select Tools > AutoTest Configuration. Select Tools > PoE Configuration. ffy42.bmp ffy34.bmp Figure 8. AutoTest Configuration Screen Figure 9. PoE Configuration Screen This screen allows you to enter up to ten key device addresses (Targets) to test connectivity. You may enter an IP address, URL, or DNS name. If no port is specified, AutoTest will perform an ICMP Ping test to that address.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Connect Configuration General Configuration Select Tools > Connect Configuration. Select Tools > General Configuration. ffy43.bmp Figure 10. Connect Configuration Screen This screen allows you to enable 802.1x Authentication and set the speed/Duplex. For 802.1x Authentication, if a certificate is required, you must transfer it from your PC using the LinkRunner Manager PC application provided with LR-AT.
Set Up the Tester Reflector Configuration (LR-AT 2000 Model) Select Configure. This screen is used to configure the LR-AT 2000 for remote access to Fluke Networks EtherScope Network Assistant, MetroScope Service Provider, and OptiView Analyzer’s throughput performance tests. Note The LR-AT 2000 can reflect jumbo frame sizes up to 9600 bytes. Select Tools > Reflector. The default or pre-configured Reflector settings are displayed below ffy33.bmp Figure 13.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Note Any other Reflector setting may cause undesired traffic on your network. LinkRunner Information Select Tools > LinkRunner Information. This screen displays the following LR-AT product information: • Serial Number: The serial number is also shown under the battery pack. ffy45.bmp Figure 14. LinkRunner Information Screen • MAC Address: Media Access Control address. The unique address of the tester.
Set Up the Tester To Load a Profile 3 Highlight either the Report or Profile folder. 1 Select Tools > Manage files. 4 Highlight the file, then press L. 2 Select Load Profile. 5 To edit the filename, press Edit. 3 Select a Profile from the list. • To delete characters in the filename, press Delete. To Save a Profile 1 Select Tools > Manage files. • To add characters to the filename, use to highlight a character, then press L. 2 Select Save Profile.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Restore Factory Defaults Restores any configuration changes to the following LinkRunner AT factory defaults.
Set Up the Tester 7 In LinkRunner Manager, select LinkRunner > Update Software. Transfer Saved Profiles to/from LinkRunner Manager 8 Click Select, find and select the update file (.zip extension), then click Select. 9 Click Update. Use LinkRunner Manager to view and configure the profiles that are saved on the tester. To transfer profiles from the tester to LinkRunner Manager: 10 When the transfer is completed, disconnect the USB cable from the tester.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Set Language To change the language displayed in all screens 1 Select Tools > Set Language. 2 Highlight a language and press Save. Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test Using AutoTest AutoTest can test up to ten targets. These targets can be local or off-net targets (devices). You can enter the IP address or a DNS name. If you specify a target address without specifying a port number, AutoTest will perform an ICMP Ping to the target address.
Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test The nearest switch is discovered and its name, port, VLAN ID, model, and IP address are displayed. Then the DHCP server information is displayed. Finally, the Gateway and DNS server(s) are displayed along with the target device(s). Using the Nearest Switch Test The Switch test screen displays the nearest switch. The nearest switch is discovered by locating the “port advertisement” on the first few packets seen by LR-AT.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Using the Cable Test There are three use models for using the Cable screen: • Connect a cable from the top LR-AT RJ-45 connector into the side cable test RJ-45 connector to measure length and wire mapping. • Connect an open cable (non-terminated) into the top LR-AT RJ-45 connector and measure length. An unterminated cable can also be traced using a Fluke Networks IntelliTone tester and the Tone function.
Using the PoE Feature Using the PoE Feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) is disabled by default. To enable PoE, select Tools > PoE Configuration, and check Enable PoE. Select the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) class to verify. If the LinkRunner is an LRAT-2000 model, you also have the option of enabling TruePower™. TruePower applies a load equivalent to the selected class to mimic a Powered Device (PD). See Figures 20 and 21. \ ffy47.png Figure 20. PoE Configuration on LRAT-1000 Figure 21.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Without TruePower (Figures 22 and 23), the LinkRunner AT lists: • PoE class requested and the class acknowledgment received from the PSE • Positive and negative PoE pairs • PoE power requested and the power acknowledgment received from the PSE • Measured PoE voltage without a load • PSE advertised type PoE request and advertised type PSE acknowledgment Measured without load FFY49.png Figure 22.
Using the PoE Feature With TruePower enabled (LRAT-2000 only), the LinkRunner AT lists (Figures 24, 25, and 26): • PoE class requested and the class acknowledgment received from the PSE • Positive and negative PoE pairs • PoE power requested and measured from the PSE • Measured PoE voltage with and without a load • PSE advertised type PoE request and advertised type PSE acknowledgment Measured with load Measured without load FFY51.png Figure 24. AutoTest results - PoE with TruePower FFY52.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual PoE Request Indicates test failure PSE acknowedgment Measured with load responding device for throughput performance testing. There is no start or stop, and no results are displayed on the tester. Using the Fiber Connection Simply plug in the desired SFP adapter into the fiber port on the top of the tester and connect the fiber cable to the network. If both fiber and RJ-45 copper are connected to the network, the copper connection has priority.
Maintenance Maintenance Options and Accessories Table 2 shows options and accessories available for the LinkRunner AT Tester. For a complete list of options and WWarningX To prevent possible fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or damage to the tester: • Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace parts in the case. • Use only replacement parts that are approved by Fluke Networks.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Table 2.
Specifications Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 3. Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to +45ºC) Note The battery will not charge if the internal temperature of the tester is above 113ºF (45ºC).
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Specifications Table 4. General Specifications Media Access 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T (IEEE-802.3) and Poe (IEEE 802.3at) Cable Test Pair lengths, opens, shorts, splits, crossed, straight through, and cable ID Tone Generator IntelliTone digital tone: [500 KHz]; analog tones: [400Hz, 1KHz] Ports Dimensions RJ45 copper port 1000BASE-X fiber adapter port (2000 only) 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 1.9 in (8.9 cm x 19.8 cm x 4.8 cm) Weight 18 oz (0.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual LinkRunner Manager Software Table 5.
