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netAlly LinkRunner AT 1000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 ™ Network Auto-Tester User Manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Title Page Introduction ..............................1 Link-Live Cloud Service ..............................1 LinkRunner Manager ................................1 About this Manual ................................1 The NetAlly Website .................................2 Register Your Product ..............................2 Contact NetAlly .................................2 Safety Information ................................2 Cleaning the Tester ................................3 Kit Package Contents ...............................3 Physical Features ............................4 Battery Charging and Life ..............................5 Maintenance...
  • Page 4 III. The Home Screen ............................8 IV. Common Questions LinkRunner AT Can Answer ...................9 Link-Live Cloud Service ..........................11 Setting Up the Tester ..........................12 Configuration ................................12 VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration ............................13 AutoTest Configuration ..............................14 PoE Configuration ................................14 Connect Configuration ..............................15 General Configuration ..............................15 Reflector Configuration (Model 2000 only) ........................16 VII.
  • Page 5 Using the Cable Test ................................22...
  • Page 6 Using the PoE Feature ..........................23 Using the Reflector Feature (Model 2000 only) ..................27 XI. Using the Fiber Connection (Model 2000 only) ..................27 XII. Saving a Report ............................28 XIII. Specifications ..............................29 Environmental Specifications ............................29 General Specifications ..............................30 LinkRunner Manager Software ............................31...
  • Page 7 List of Figures Figure Page Physical Features of LinkRunner AT.......................... 4 How to Remove/Replace the Batteries........................6 The Home Screen ............................... 8 Tools Menu................................... 12 IP Configuration Screen.............................. 12 VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration Screen........................13 AutoTest Configuration Screen..........................14 PoE Configuration Screen............................14 Connect Configuration Screen...........................
  • Page 8 Nearest Switch Results..............................22 Cable Test Results................................22 PoE Configuration on LR-AT model 1000........................23 PoE Configuration on LR-AT model 2000........................23 AutoTest results - PoE without TruePower.......................24 Switch - PoE without TruePower..........................24 AutoTest results - PoE with TruePower........................25 Switch - PoE with TruePower............................25 AutoTest results - PoE with TruePower and Measured Load.................26 Reflector Mode Screen..............................27 Fiber Connected Switch Results..........................27...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Link-Live Cloud Service LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester is hereafter referred The Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for collecting, to as the LinkRunner AT or LR-AT. tracking, and organizing your test results, which are automatically uploaded to Link-Live once configured.

  • Page 10: Product

    Register Your Product SYSTEMS CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION Registering your product with NetAlly gives you access to valuable CERTIFIED TO CANADIAN AND US STANDARDS information on product updates, troubleshooting procedures, and other services. To register, create an account, and then fill out the This product complies with the WEEE Directive online form on the NetAlly website at NetAlly.com/Registration.

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Tester

    If this product is used in a manner not specified by the list that came in the product's box, or see the lists of models and manufacturer, the protection provided by the product accessories at http://NetAlly.com/products/ LinkRunner. If may be impaired. something is damaged or missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.

  • Page 12: Physical Features

    Physical Features HYSICAL EATURES...
  • Page 13 is shown above the key.
  • Page 14 Physical Features Connect the cable from the top Ethernet port to this port to view the wire map details. supported SFP adapters to connect to the network. tester transmits and receives data. linked to the network. is shown above the key. Figure 1.

  • Page 15: Battery Charging And Life

    Physical Features Battery Charging and Life Shows the Home screen. LinkRunner AT 1000 model includes a AA battery pack. : Clears the current measurement data. LinkRunner AT 2000 model includes a rechargeable Lithiumion battery pack. : Saves the current measurements data into a report file, which can be transferred to the LinkRunner Manager PC application.
  • Page 16 Physical Features Figure 2 illustrates the battery replacement process. Figure 2. How to Remove/Replace the Batteries...
  • Page 17 • Use only service centers that are approved by NetAlly. Accessories For a complete list of options and accessories visit the NetAlly website at http://NetAlly.com/products/LinkRunner.

  • Page 18: The Home Screen

    The Home Screen III. CREEN Cable: When the cable is connected un-terminated, or is connected to a WireView 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* IntelliTone Probe.
  • Page 19 referred to as a TCP Connectivity test.

  • Page 20: Common Questions Linkrunner At Can Answer

    Tools lets you manage files and settings. Link established indicator. Displays the link speed and duplex mode. 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.
  • Page 21 Does this RJ-45 port support PoE? Do I have network connectivity? Use Tools to specify the desired PoE power class and use Switch or Select AutoTest to validate key network services (DHCP, DNS, AutoTest to verify the power under load up to 25.5 W (802.3at). Router).

  • Page 22: Link-Live Cloud Service

    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 802.1X port? Use the Tools >...
  • Page 23 be searched and filtered to display only specific data, which can aid click Support > Questions at the top right of the Link-Live web page in troubleshooting. You can also customize folders in which to at Link-Live.com. organize and categorize your test results by location, event, job, or other information.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Tester

    Setting Up the Tester ETTING P THE ESTER IP Configuration To change settings on the tester, select Tools from the home screen. Select Tools > IP Configuration. Figure 4. Tools Menu Figure 5. IP Configuration Screen This screen allows you to enter an IPv4 address or use a DHCP address (default).

  • Page 25: Vlan/Mac/Proxy Configuration

    Setting Up the Tester At no other time does the LR-AT connect to the network using IP addressing. This applies to the Switch and Cable test screens. This screen also contains Proxy settings. VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration NOTE: To access the Proxy Configuration, your LinkRunner AT Select Tools >...

  • Page 26: Configuration

    Setting Up the Tester AutoTest Configuration Select Tools > AutoTest Configuration. Figure 8. PoE Configuration Screen By default, PoE is disabled. This screen allows you to enable/ disable PoE detection, Enable TruePower , and set the Class for detection. If Figure 7.

  • Page 27: General Configuration

    This screen is used to configure the LR-AT 2000 to act as a reflector configuration; 10 HDX is 10 Mbps half duplex, and 1000 FDX is 1000 for performance tests conducted by other NetAlly testing devices. Mbps full duplex. Note General Configuration The LR-AT 2000 can reflect jumbo frame sizes up to 9600 bytes.
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Tester MAC + NetAlly - This filter setting allows the LR-AT 2000 to only reflect packets when the destination MAC address field matches the LR-AT 2000's own MAC address and NetAlly payload. MAC + IP - This swap setting allows the LR-AT 2000 to swap the source and destination MAC and IP addresses for packets that are reflected back to the analyzer.

  • Page 29: Additional Linkrunner Tools

    Additional LinkRunner Tools Manage Files VII. DDITIONAL UNNER OOLS Manage Files allows you to load a profile, save a profile, save a LinkRunner Information report, rename a profile or report, or delete a profile or a report. You can save reports on the tester and transfer them to the Select Tools >...

  • Page 30: Defaults

    Additional LinkRunner Tools To Save a Report To Delete a File 1 Select Tools > Manage files. Select Tools > Manage files. Select Delete file. Select Save Report. The current measurement data is now saved to the report filename shown at the bottom of the Highlight either the Report or Profile folder.

  • Page 31: Update Firmware

    (http://NetAlly.com/products/ LinkRunner), Transfer Saved Profiles to/from LinkRunner Manager or contact NetAlly to get the update by other means. Use LinkRunner Manager to view and configure the profiles that are Save the file to your hard disk. saved on the tester.

  • Page 32: Set Language

    Additional LinkRunner Tools Open LinkRunner Manager. Turn on the tester. Use the USB cable supplied with the tester to connect the tester to the PC. To see the profiles that are on the tester, select Tools > Profile Manager from the LinkRunner Manager tool bar. Profile names display under the LinkRunner Profile Files pane.

  • Page 33: Using Autotest, Switch, And Cable Test

    Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test VIII. SING WITCH ABLE Using AutoTest Figure 14. AutoTest Configuration Screen Select AutoTest on the Home screen. AutoTest will run and the test AutoTest can test up to ten targets. These targets can be local or off- results should look similar to figure 15.
  • Page 34 Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test Using the Cable Test There are three use models for using the Cable screen: • Connect a cable from the top LinkRunner AT RJ-45 connector Figure 16. Expanded Test Results into the side cable test RJ-45 connector to measure length and wire mapping.

  • Page 35: Using The Poe Feature

    Using the PoE Feature Figure 18. Cable Test Results SING THE EATURE 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™.
  • Page 36 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 •...
  • Page 37 Using the PoE Feature • 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 •...
  • Page 38 Using the PoE Feature Figure 25. AutoTest results - PoE with TruePower and Measured Load...

  • Page 39: Using The Reflector Feature (Model 2000 Only)

    The Reflector feature allows the LR-AT 2000 to act as a reflector for of the tester and connect the fiber cable to the network. If both fiber performance tests conducted by other NetAlly testing devices. and RJ-45 copper are connected to the network, the copper “Reflector Configuration (Model 2000 only)”...

  • Page 40: Saving A Report

    Figure 27. Fiber Connected Switch Results • To save the data with the filename shown, press Save. Saving a Report XII. AVING A EPORT You can save the current measurement data the tester has collected The tester saves the data into a report file. into a report that can be viewed and printed through the LinkRunner •...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications To view the report, open it in Link-Live Cloud Service or LinkRunner • To save the report with the edited filename, press Save, Manager. Refer to the LinkRunner Manager help for instructions. then press Save. XIII. PECIFICATIONS Environmental Specifications 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to +45ºC) Operating temperature Note...
  • Page 42 FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 61326-1: Portable Certifications and compliance Conforms to relevant European Union directives Conforms to relevant Australian standards Listed by the Canadian Standards Association...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    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)

  • Page 44: Linkrunner Manager Software

    Specifications Keypad 12-key elastomeric LEDs 2 LEDs (transmit and link Indicators) Host interface USB 5-pin mini-B 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) 96 MB (minimum);...

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