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LinkRunner Pro Network
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LinkRunner Pro Network
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Empower frontline
technicians with more problem solving capabilities
Following in the tradition of the original LinkRunner, LinkRunner Pro
was designed to provide desktop support and network technicians with a
simple, dedicated tool for resolving the most common PC user and device
connectivity issues.
Because of rapid network evolution, today’s connectivity problems are
much more complex than they used to be. Higher bandwidth requirements
have expedited Gigabit proliferation. Greater security threats have
necessitated tighter control measures like 802.1X. And technologies like
VoIP and WLAN have given rise to a greater reliance on PoE for power.
LinkRunner Pro recognizes these changes, and empowers technicians to
address today’s new challenges.
Expedite trouble ticket resolution with professional link status reports
When no test documentation is available, closing trouble tickets can be
a frustrating and time-consuming process. Finger pointing among
different groups and redundant testing are just a couple of the wastes
that occur. With today’s focus on operational efficiency, IT departments
don’t have time for wastes like these. LinkRunner Pro can eliminate
finger pointing and reduce redundant testing by generating objective,
professional link status reports that can be printed or routed
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At a
Glance
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Link at
10/100/Gig – identify device capabilities and confirm actual connected
speed/duplex status
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Ping key
devices – measure response statistics of DHCP, default router, DNS server,
and other key devices or URLs
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Verify
802.1X settings – authenticate on 802.1X secured networks; enter EAP type,
user name, certificates, and password
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Detect
PoE service – verify availability, voltage level, and pairs of Power over
Ethernet per IEEE 802.3af specifications
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Identify
port (C/E/LLDP) – identify nearest switch address, slot, and port with
Cisco, Extreme, and IEEE Link Layer Discovery Protocols
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Test
cable wiremap – test wiremap and length; detect miswires, shorts, split
pairs or opens; measure distance to faults with TDR
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Locate
and ID cable – use IntelliTone digital toning, hub blink feature, or
optional cable IDs to locate cables at patch panels or wall jacks
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Document
test results – save link, ping, PoE, security, and cable test results in
unit and upload to PC with USB cable
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Verify Port (C/E/LLDP)
A key part of resolving connectivity issues is finding which port a user
is connected to. LinkRunner Pro is the first connectivity tool to
support the new IEEE Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) in addition to
the Cisco and Extreme Discovery Protocols (CDP and EDP). That allows
technicians to speed problem resolution by quickly and precisely
locating the nearest switch port. In just seconds, LinkRunner Pro will
display make, model, address, slot, and port of the nearest LLDP device.
The new LLDP standard has been adopted by Cisco, Avaya, Extreme, Nortel,
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Verify 802.1X Settings
Because of the convenience and security provided by 802.1X, it is
quickly catching on for wired networks. LinkRunner Pro not only will
discover the presence of 802.1X, but can also gain authentication on
802.1X networks. The included LinkRunner Connect Software can be used to
select EAP type, provide certificates, and enter passwords. With
LinkRunner Pro, technicians can quickly resolve 802.1X conflicts and get
users back up and running fast. |
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Troubleshoot Gig Links
Most of today’s new PCs and switches are Gigabit-capable. As such, Gig
to the desk is rapidly proliferating without a concerted effort. Whether
network users actually need this bandwidth is often unclear. However,
they expect it because their equipment can support it. When they can’t
link at Gig, they complain. These complaints often result in trial and
error troubleshooting and unnecessary escalations.
LinkRunner Pro is the first frontline tool to establish a network link
at Gigabit speeds. That means frontline technicians now have the power
to troubleshoot Gigabit link problems before they’re escalated to higher
levels. LinkRunner Pro will show nearest device capabilities and actual
speed/duplex status. If a device is capable of 1000 Mb/s, but only
negotiates at 100, configuration settings may need adjusting, or
low-grade patch cords may need replacing. |
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Test
Cable Wiremap
Although today’s cabling plants are much more stable than in the past,
cabling faults still account for the vast majority of basic continuity
problems. LinkRunner Pro will detect all basic cabling faults including
miswires, crossovers, reverals, breaks, shorts, and splits. It also
speeds cable troubleshooting with built-in TDR (Time Domain
Reflectometry) to measure the distance to breaks and shorts.
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Test
Cable Wiremap
Although today’s cabling plants are much more stable than in the past,
cabling faults still account for the vast majority of basic continuity
problems. LinkRunner Pro will detect all basic cabling faults including
miswires, crossovers, reverals, breaks, shorts, and splits. It also
speeds cable troubleshooting with built-in TDR (Time Domain
Reflectometry) to measure the distance to breaks and shorts.
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Locate and ID Cable
LinkRunner Pro gives
technicians two ways to optimize locating and ID-tagging cables.
IntelliTone digital toning and the hub-blink feature can be used to:
Locate cables on active
networks
Isolate cables within bundles
Zero in on ports at a patch panel
Visibly locate port on nearest switch
Or LinkRunner Pro’s
optional Wireview Cable Identifiers can be used to test and ID-tag up to
six cables in a short period of time. |
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Document Test Results
When no test documentation is available, closing trouble tickets can be
a frustrating and time-consuming process. Finger pointing among groups
and redundant testing are just a couple of the wastes that occur.
LinkRunner Pro significantly reduces this waste by generating objective,
professional test reports that can be printed or routed electronically.
With the included LinkRunner Connect Software, all of the following
connectivity status indicators can be saved, uploaded, and printed:
- Link status,
including device capabilities and actual link speed/duplex
- 802.1X security
settings, including EAP type and username
- DNS, DHCP, and
default router information, including IP, subnet, and MAC address
- Ping results for
each device, including min, max, and average response times
- PoE service
availability, including voltage level and pairs
- Nearest switch name,
slot, and port information (CDP/EDP/LLDP)
- Cable test results,
including length, wiremap, and faults
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Detect
PoE Service
From VoIP phones to wireless LAN access points, many of today’s network
devices receive their power over the Ethernet through twisted-pair data
cables. Lack of power to a device has therefore become a network problem
rather than a facilities problem. Network tools now need the visibility to
detect power issues that may cause a device to fail. LinkRunner Pro supports
standard 802.3af methodology to detect voltage level by cable pair – whether
from a switch or a mid-span device
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PRODUCT RANGE |
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Product description |
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LinkRunner Pro Extended Test
Kit Includes: LinkRunner Pro, IntelliTone Pro 200 Probe, WireView Cable IDs
#1-6, CLIP-SET RJ45 to 8 alligator clip bare wire adapter, LinkRunner
Connect software CD, test accessory soft pouch, USB cable, LinkRunner Pro
Getting Started Guide, IntelliTone Pro Getting Started Guide, four (4) AA
alkaline batteries, one 9V alkaline battery, packaged in a deluxe Fluke
Networks carry case |
LRPRO-KIT |
197-126C |
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