Fluke LinkRunner AT 1000 User Manual

Fluke LinkRunner AT 1000 User Manual

Network auto-tester

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LinkRunner
AT 1000/2000
Network Auto-Tester
Users Manual
January 2012
© 2012 Fluke Corporation.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 ™ Network Auto-Tester Users Manual January 2012 © 2012 Fluke Corporation. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 90 days, unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered parts or accessories. The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Title Page Introduction ..................................1 Registering Your Product ..............................1 The Fluke Networks Knowledge Base ..........................1 Contact Fluke Networks ............................... 2 Safety Information ................................2 Unpacking ..................................... 3 LR-AT (1000 and 2000 Models) ............................. 3 Cleaning the Tester ................................ 3 Physical Features ...................................
  • Page 6 LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual AutoTest Configuration ..............................12 PoE Configuration ................................13 Connect Configuration ..............................13 General Configuration ..............................14 Reflector Configuration (LR-AT 2000 Model) ....................... 14 LinkRunner Information ..............................15 Manage Files ................................... 16 Restore Factory Defaults ..............................17 Firmware Update ................................
  • Page 7 List of Figures Figure Page Physical Features ..............................4 The Home Screen ..............................6 How to Remove the Battery..........................7 Tools Menu................................11 IP Configuration Screen ............................11 VLAN/MAC Configuration Screen ........................12 AutoTest Configuration Screen..........................12 PoE Configuration Screen............................. 13 Connect Configuration Screen ..........................
  • Page 8 LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Cable Test Results ..............................21 TruePower Disabled PoE AutoTest Results .......................22 TruePower Disabled PoE Switch Results ......................22 TruePower Enabled PoE AutoTest Results ......................23 TruePower Enabled Poe Switch Results ......................23 Fiber Connected Switch Results..........................24...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    In troubleshooting procedures, and other services. To register, addition, the tester can be used for identifying the network fill out the online form on the Fluke Networks website at device to which it is connected. It identifies PoE ports, www.flukenetworks.com/registration.
  • Page 10: Contact Fluke Networks

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Contact Fluke Networks Safety Information Table 1 gives descriptions of the safety symbols used on the www.flukenetworks.com tester and in this manual. support@flukenetworks.com +1-425-446-4519 Table 1. Safety Symbols  Australia: 61 (2) 8850-3333 or 61 (3) 9329 0244...
  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Unpacking Warning WCautions Use the proper terminals and cable for all Use only the ac adapter provided to charge the connections. battery. Unpacking WWarnings The LinkRunner AT tester comes with the accessories in the To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, list below.
  • Page 12: Physical Features

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Physical Features ffy01.eps Figure 1. Physical Features...
  • Page 13 Physical Features   O On/off key. : Clears the current measurement data. : Saves the current measurements data into a report file which can  Makes a selection on the screen. be transferred to the LinkRunner Manager PC  application and viewed/printed.
  • Page 14: The Home Screen

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual The Home Screen  Switch: Shows the advertised and actual link, PoE measurements, nearest switch with its name, type, IP address, port, slot, and VLAN information.  Cable: When the cable is connected un-terminated or is...
  • Page 15: Battery Charging And Life

    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 To charge the battery, connect the ac adapter to the battery connector (see Figure 1).
  • Page 16: Common Questions Lr-At Can Solve

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Common Questions LR-AT Can Solve Q > Is this cable hooked up to anything? A > Select Switch to identify an open cable, an active First connect an RJ-45 or fiber cable (2000 model only) from...
  • Page 17 Common Questions LR-AT Can Solve Q> Can I connect in a MAC access control environment? Q> Can I verify application connectivity? A> Use Tools > VLAN/MAC to specify a user defined A > Select AutoTest. Configure an address and MAC address. application port (e.g.
  • Page 18: Saving A Report

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Saving a Report Note Report names can have a maximum of 12 You can save the current measurement data the tester has characters. The extension LRS is appended when collected into a report that can be viewed and printed the file is saved to your PC through the LinkRunner through the LinkRunner Manager PC application.
  • Page 19: Set Up The Tester

    Set Up the Tester Set Up the Tester IP Configuration Select Tools > IP Configuration. To change settings on the tester, select Tools from the home screen. ffy40.bmp Figure 5. IP Configuration Screen ffy23.bmp This screen allows you to enter an IPv4 address or use a Figure 4.
  • Page 20: Vlan/Mac Configuration

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual VLAN/MAC Configuration AutoTest Configuration Select Tools > VLAN/MAC Configuration. Select Tools > AutoTest Configuration. ffy41.bmp ffy42.bmp Figure 6. VLAN/MAC Configuration Screen Figure 7. AutoTest Configuration Screen This screen allows you to enable and enter the VLAN IP and This screen allows you to enter up to ten key device its Priority level.
  • Page 21: Poe Configuration

    Set Up the Tester PoE Configuration Connect Configuration Select Tools > PoE Configuration. Select Tools > Connect Configuration. ffy43.bmp ffy34.bmp Figure 9. Connect Configuration Screen Figure 8. PoE Configuration Screen This screen allows you to enable 802.1x Authentication and By default, PoE is disabled. This screen allows you to enable/ set the speed/Duplex.
  • Page 22: General Configuration

    General Configuration Reflector Configuration (LR-AT 2000 Model) Select Tools > General Configuration. 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.
  • Page 23: Linkrunner Information

    The LR-AT 2000 must to be configured to:  Build: The build number of the software version. MAC + Fluke - This filter setting allows the LR-AT 2000 to only reflect packets when the destination MAC address Note field matches the LR-AT 2000's own MAC address and Fluke An SFP SX fiber adapter was connected to the tester payload.
  • Page 24: Manage Files

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual To Load a Profile Select Tools > Manage files. Select Load Profile. Select a Profile from the list. To Save a Profile Select Tools > Manage files. Select Save Profile. The current setting are now saved to the profile filename shown at the bottom of the ffy45.bmp...
  • Page 25: Restore Factory Defaults

    Set Up the Tester Highlight either the Report or Profile folder. Restore Factory Defaults Highlight the file, then press Restores any configuration changes to the following LinkRunner AT factory defaults. To edit the filename, press  Edit.  To delete characters in the filename, press ...
  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    Download the LinkRunner firmware update file from 11 The screen on the tester goes blank while it installs the the Fluke Networks website, or contact Fluke Networks update file. When the update is completed, restart the to get the update by other means. Save the file to your tester.
  • Page 27: Transfer Saved Profiles To/From Linkrunner Manager

    Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test Transfer Saved Profiles to/from LinkRunner Set Language Manager To change the language displayed in all screens Use LinkRunner Manager to view and configure the profiles Select Tools > Set Language. that are saved on the tester. To transfer profiles from the tester to LinkRunner Manager: ...
  • Page 28 LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual 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).
  • Page 29: Using The Nearest Switch Test

     Connect an open cable (non-terminated) into the top LR-AT RJ-45 connector and measure length. An un- terminated cable can also be traced using a Fluke Networks IntelliTone tester and the Tone function.  Connect a cable into the top LR-AT RJ-45 connector and select Tone.
  • Page 30: Using Poe Feature

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Using PoE Feature PoE is disabled by default. To enable PoE, select Tools > PoE Configuration, and check Enable PoE. Select the Class you want to verify. If you have purchased the LR-AT 2000, you can TruePower test the Class.
  • Page 31: Using The Reflector Feature (Lr-At 2000 Only)

    Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test Using the Reflector Feature (LR-AT 2000 only) The Reflector feature allows the LR-AT 2000 to be used as a remote device for Fluke Networks EtherScope Network Assistant, MetroScope Service Provider, and the OptiView Analyzer’s throughput performance tests.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    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 Fluke Networks. ffy46.bmp Figure 23. Fiber Connected Switch Results Maintenance...
  • Page 33: Options And Accessories

    Options and Accessories Options and Accessories Table 2 shows options and accessories available for the LinkRunner AT Tester. For a complete list of options and accessories visit the Fluke Networks website at www.flukenetworks.com. Table 2. Options and Accessories Option or Accessory...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 3. Environmental Specifications 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to +45ºC) Operating temperature Note The battery will not charge if the internal temperature of the tester is above 113ºF (45ºC). 90% (50ºF to 95ºF; 10ºC to 35ºC)...
  • Page 35: General Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Table 4. General Specifications 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T (IEEE-802.3) and Poe (IEEE 802.3at) Media Access Pair lengths, opens, shorts, splits, crossed, straight through, and cable ID Cable Test IntelliTone digital tone: [500 KHz]; analog tones: [400Hz, 1KHz] Tone Generator RJ45 copper port Ports 1000BASE-X fiber adapter port (2000 only)
  • Page 36: Linkrunner Manager Software

    LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester Users Manual LinkRunner Manager Software Table 5. LinkRunner Manager Software Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7 Supporting operating system 400 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent (minimum); Processor 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended) 96 MB (minimum); 256 MB (recommended)

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