Introduction; Automatic Test Discovery; Contact Fluke; Safety Information - Fluke LinkIQ User Manual

Introduction

The Fluke Networks LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester (the Product or Tester) is a unique handheld
test instrument for use in many applications to test twisted pair cables, network connectivity, and
Power over Ethernet (PoE). These applications include system integration, cable installation, and
network and security system maintenance. The Product provides an automatic test discovery
suite that recognizes a connected device and automatically selects the appropriate type of test
for the device. See
switch test.
The Product shows images on a high-visibility, industrial-quality LCD touch screen. The Product
saves data to internal memory which can be transferred to a PC through a direct USB connection
to the PC.
The Product includes LinkWare PC desktop software. LinkWare PC software is a high-
performance, professional software suite for quality analysis and reporting.
The Product is compatible with the MicroScanner PoE Remote Identifer and the
IntelliTone Pro Toner, Tracer, and Probe.

Automatic Test Discovery

The Product is set up in Auto Test mode by default. The automatic test discovery feature
recognizes a connected device and automatically selects the appropriate type of test compatible
with the device.
Automatic test discovery selects a:
• Cable test if the Product detects a Remote ID. See
• Switch test if the Product detects a network device. See
• Switch test with Power over Ethernet (PoE) if the Product detects a Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE) device. See
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Automatic Test Discovery. The Product can be set manually to do a cable or
Switch Test.
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Cable Test.
Switch Test.
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