LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 ™ Network Auto-Tester User Manual Published 07/2019 Copyright © 2012 NetAlly All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
LEGAL NOTIFICATION Use of this product is subject to the End User License Agreement available at http://NetAlly.com/terms-and-conditions or which accompanies the product at the time of shipment or, if applicable, the legal agreement executed by and between NetAlly and the purchaser of this product. Open-Source Software Acknowledgment: This product may incorporate open-source components. NetAlly will make available open-source code components of this product, if any, at Link-Live.com/OpenSource.
Contents Title Page I. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................1 II. Physical Features ........................................................................................................................................4 Link-Live Cloud Service ..........................................................................................................................................
III. The Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 8 IV. Common Questions LinkRunner AT Can Answer ................................................................................... 9 V. Link-Live Cloud Service .............................................................................................................................. 11 VI. Setting Up the Tester ...............................
IX. Using the PoE Feature ............................................................................................................................... 23 X. Using the Reflector Feature (Model 2000 only) ...................................................................................... 27 XI. Using the Fiber Connection (Model 2000 only) ....................................................................................... 27 XII. Saving a Report .................................................
List of Figures Figure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Page Physical Features of LinkRunner AT .......................................................................................................................... 4 How to Remove/Replace the Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 6 The Home Screen ................................................................................................
17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Nearest Switch Results ................................................................................................................................................22 Cable Test Results ........................................................................................................................................................22 PoE Configuration on LR-AT model 1000......................................................................................
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester I. INTRODUCTION LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester enables quick verification of Ethernet copper and fiber (2000 model only) cables as well as network connectivity and availability. The tester also identifies the network device to which it is connected, measures and displays PoE voltage and configuration, generates reports, and serves as a packet reflector for performance tests conducted with other NetAlly products.
The NetAlly Website Safety Information The NetAlly website provides additional documentation, release notes, software updates, and other resources. Table 1 gives descriptions of the safety symbols used on the Tester and in this manual. Go to http://NetAlly.com/products/LinkRunner. Register Your Product Registering your product with NetAlly gives you access to valuable information on product updates, troubleshooting procedures, and other services.
* Meets Australia EMC Requirements. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. DO NOT LOOK INTO LASER WWarnings Use only the AC adapter provided to charge the battery. 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. Do not operate the product around explosive gas, vapor or dust.
Physical Features PHYSICAL FEATURES II. 7 6 8 9 5 16 17 15 14 1 Connect the cable from the top Ethernet port to this port to view the wire map details. Tx/Rx - The LED blinks when the tester transmits and receives data. The LED is on when the tester is 19 2 Softkeys. The function of the softkey is shown above the key. supported SFP adapters to connect to the network. 13 3 Shows the previous screen. Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-X port. Fiber port.
Physical Features Shows the Home screen. O: Clears the current measurement data. P: Saves the current measurements data into a report file, which can be transferred to the LinkRunner Manager PC application. NOTE: If you are using Link-Live Cloud Service, results are automatically uploaded, and you do not need to save report files manually. See “Link-Live Cloud Service,” page 11. Navigation keys. The outer ring of keys (four) perform the left/right and up/down screen navigation.
Physical Features Figure 2 illustrates the battery replacement process. How to Replace the AA Batteries (LR-AT 1000 only) How to Remove the Li-Ion Battery Pack (LR-AT 2000 only) 1 2 Figure 2.
Physical Features Maintenance 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 NetAlly. If you replace parts that are not specified as replacement parts, the warranty will not apply to the product and you can make the product dangerous to use. Use only service centers that are approved by NetAlly.
The Home Screen III. THE HOME SCREEN A D B E Cable: When the cable is connected un-terminated, or is connected to a WireViewTM Cable ID, this shows cable information or wire mapping information. This feature can also be used to locate a cable with the optional Fluke Networks* IntelliToneTM Probe. The name of the tester profile. A profile contains the tester configuration settings. The default name is “Untitled”.
Common Questions LinkRunner AT Can Answer IV. COMMON QUESTIONS LINKRUNNER AT CAN ANSWER 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. Check the following list of questions and associated answers to see how LinkRunner AT can help you get the job done. Is this a good RJ-45 Ethernet cable? Use Cable testing and the built in wiremap for patch cables, or an external WireViewTM Office Locator.
Common Questions LinkRunner AT Can Answer Can I PING? Select AutoTest. Configure an address to Ping under Tools > AutoTest Configuration. Can I verify application connectivity? Select AutoTest. Configure an address and application port (e.g. port 80 for web/HTTP) under Tools > AutoTest Configuration. Can I use it for throughput testing? Use the Reflector tool (setup under Tools - only available on LinkRunner AT 2000). Can I connect to an 802.
Link-Live Cloud Service V. LINK-LIVE CLOUD SERVICE This online service, once set up, automatically uploads and saves results from the LinkRunner AT. In the Link-Live Cloud Service, you can view comments added to test results on the LinkRunner AT unit and add new comments to completed tests. These comments and other test characteristics can be searched and filtered to display only specific data, which can aid in troubleshooting.
Setting Up the Tester VI. SETTING UP THE TESTER To change settings on the tester, select Tools from the home screen. Figure 4. Tools Menu IP Configuration Select Tools > IP Configuration. Figure 5. IP 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 (2000 model only). LR-AT uses the IP address during AutoTest.
Setting Up the Tester VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration To configure with your network’s Proxy settings: Select Tools > VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration. 1 Select Address, enter your proxy server address, and save (F2). 2 Select Port, enter your proxy server port number, and save (F2). 3 If required, select User, enter your User ID, and save (F2). 4 If required, select Password, enter your proxy password, and save (F2). LinkRunner AT can now be claimed and then send test results to Link-Live.
Setting Up the Tester AutoTest Configuration PoE Configuration Select Tools > AutoTest Configuration. Select Tools > PoE Configuration. Figure 7. AutoTest Configuration Screen Figure 8. 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.
Setting Up the Tester Connect Configuration General Configuration Select Tools > Connect Configuration. Select Tools > General Configuration. Figure 9. 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. Only one certificate can be installed on a LR-AT at a time. Figure 10.
Setting Up the Tester Reflector Configuration (Model 2000 only) Select Configure. This screen is used to configure the LR-AT 2000 to act as a reflector for performance tests conducted by other NetAlly testing devices. 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 Figure 12.
Additional LinkRunner Tools VII. ADDITIONAL LINKRUNNER TOOLS LinkRunner Information Manage Files Select Tools > LinkRunner Information. Manage Files allows you to load a profile, save a profile, save a report, rename a profile or report, or delete a profile or a report. This screen displays the following product information: Serial Number: The serial number is also shown under the battery pack. MAC Address: Media Access Control address. The unique address of the tester.
Additional LinkRunner Tools To Save a Profile 1 Select Tools > Manage files. 2 Select Save Profile. The current settings are now saved to the profile filename shown at the bottom of the screen. To change the filename, select Edit. 3 Select Save. 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 . 6 To rename the file with the name you made, press Save, then press Rename.
Additional LinkRunner Tools User Defined MAC: Disabled MAC Address: LinkRunner MAC address Proxy: Disabled AutoTest Configuration: Continuous Mode: On Target: none PoE Configuration: Enable PoE: Disabled Class: Class 1 Connect Configuration: Security: Disabled Speed & Duplex: Auto General Configuration: Reporting Mode: Local Cable Unit: Meters Manage Power: Enabled Set Language: English When you select Restore Factory Defaults, you will be prompted with a popup.
Additional LinkRunner Tools 12 The screen on the tester goes blank while it installs the update file. When the update is completed, restart the tester. Set Language Transfer Saved Profiles to/from LinkRunner Manager 1 Select Tools > Set Language. 2 Highlight a language and press Save. To change the language displayed in all screens Use LinkRunner Manager to view and configure the profiles that are saved on the tester.
Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test VIII. 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. If you specify a port number, AutoTest will perform a TCP Connectivity test (SYN/ACK). See figures 14 and 15. Select AutoTest on the Home screen.
Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test Using the Nearest Switch Test Using the Cable 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. There are three use models for using the Cable screen: Connect a cable from the top LinkRunner AT RJ-45 connector into the side cable test RJ-45 connector to measure length and wire mapping.
Using the PoE Feature IX. 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 AT is a 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 19 and 20. Figure 19. PoE Configuration on LR-AT model 1000 Figure 20.
Using the PoE Feature Without TruePower (Figures 21 and 22), 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 Figure 21. AutoTest results - PoE without TruePower Figure 22.
Using the PoE Feature With TruePower enabled (model 2000 only), the LinkRunner AT lists the following information (see Figures 23, 24, and 25): 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 Figure 23.
Using the PoE Feature PoE request PSE acknowledgment Indicates test failure Measured with load Figure 25.
Using the Reflector Feature (Model 2000 only) X. USING THE REFLECTOR FEATURE (MODEL 2000 ONLY) The Reflector feature allows the LR-AT 2000 to act as a reflector for performance tests conducted by other NetAlly testing devices. See “Reflector Configuration (Model 2000 only)” on page 16 for instructions on setting up this feature. Once set up, the device can be used as the reflecting device for throughput performance testing. There is no start or stop, and no results are displayed on the tester.
Saving a Report XII. 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 To delete characters in the filename, press Backspace. Note The LR-AT 1000 model can save up to 10 reports. The LR-AT 2000 model can save up to 50 reports.
Specifications XIII. SPECIFICATIONS 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).
Specifications 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 Digital tone: [500 KHz]; Analog tones: [400Hz, 1KHz] Ports RJ-45 copper port 1000BASE-X fiber adapter port (2000 only) Dimensions 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 (0.5 kg) Battery Li-ion: Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (18.
Specifications LinkRunner Manager Software Supporting operating system Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10 Processor 400 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent (minimum); 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended) RAM 96 MB (minimum); 256 MB (recommended) Hard disk Up to 500 MB of available space may be required Display 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended) Hardware USB Port 31
