Fluke LinkRunner Pro Quick Reference Manual
LinkRunner Pro
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Network MultiMeter
Quick Reference Guide
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Fluke Networks LinkRunner Pro! This test tool enables you to quickly check the network,
test a cable, or PING.
What’s in the box?
Item
1. LinkRunner Pro
2. LinkRunner Connect CD
3. Quick Reference Guide
4. WireviewTM Office Locator #1
5. USB-A – USB-B Mini Cable
6. Registration Card
7. Batteries (4 AA)
PN 2688136 September 2006
© 2006 Fluke Networks. All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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Cleaning
To prevent moisture from entering the LinkRunner Pro, clean it with a moist cloth only. Do not use organic solvents,
acid, or alkali solutions.
Safety Information
The following symbols are used on the product and in this document:
j NOT FOR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
W PLEASE READ MANUAL FOR SAFETY
) CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED TO CANADIAN AND US STANDARDS
WWarnings
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.
• No serviceable parts. Do not try to service.
• If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
product may be impaired.
WCautions
To avoid possible damage to the Network MultiMeter and to the equipment under test, follow these
guidelines.
• Use the proper terminals and cable for all connections.
External Features - Connections, Buttons, and the LED
1. RJ-45 LAN port
2. RJ-45 MAP port (cable testing)
3. Power Button
Power off – press and hold
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Backlight – press once briefly
4. USB port
5. Selection buttons
- Up/Down arrows navigate the selections and adjust values
- Left/Right arrows show additional information and “select” to edit
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- Select center button to edit a selection or toggle a value
6. Link indicator LED
7. Kensington lock (location on back of LinkRunner Pro)
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Count on LinkRunner Pro for Answers!
First connect an RJ-45 cable from the network hub or wall plate to the LinkRunner Pro LAN port. Check the following
list of questions and associated answers to see how LinkRunner Pro can help you get the job done.
Common Questions
¾ Is this a good cable? - use open cable testing and a Wireview
¾ Where does this cable go? - use toner function or Wireview
¾ Is this cable hooked up to anything? - use Home screen
¾ Is this an active Ethernet port? - use Home screen, check for Link and frame utilization
¾ What speed/duplex is this device configured for? - use Home screen, check speed/duplex
¾ Can I establish Gigabit link to the network? - use Home screen, check for speed
¾ Can I DHCP? - configure LinkRunner Pro for DHCP, check for link and PING
¾ Can I see traffic from this connection? - use Home screen
¾ Is the PC NIC OK? - use Home screen, check for Link
¾ Can I PING? - use PING screen
¾ Do I have network connectivity? - use PING (Router, DNS, DHCP and custom list)
¾ What slot and port am I on? - use LLDP, CDP, EDP
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Navigation
Home screen – Displays link, speed/duplex, length, utilization, security authentication (802.1X, PoE,
Telco, Token Ring, un-terminated cable) and wire map information.
PING screen – Displays (scrolling from left to right) a Tx/Rx summary of all devices to the right which
will include: the Router, DHCP, DNS, and each user configured IP address.
LLDP (IEEE), EPD (Extreme Networks), CDP (CISCO) screen – Displays the switch type , slot, and port
number the LinkRunner Pro is connected to (up to 5 devices).
Flash Hub Port screen – Causes the LinkRunner Pro to continuously link and unlink at a selected speed.
This is useful when identifying which port LinkRunner Pro is connected to. Use LLDP/EDP/CDP test first
if your network supports it.
Toner screen – Generates a digital tone (IntelliTone) signal , or two different analog tone signals
(400 Hz) and (1 KHz) to be used with Fluke Networks IntelliTone product or common analog
probes.
Reports screen – Allows you to save up to 8 reports. Each report contains a summary of the Home
screen, PING screen, and LLDP, EDP, CDP screen. The reports must be viewed on the LinkRunner
Connect PC application.
Configuration screen – Multiple menu functions are accessed in this screen. The configuration screen
accesses: the LinkRunner Pro version information; cable length units (feet or meters); DHCP selection
(or manually enter the IP address and subnet mask); enter up to 10 PING addresses; enable options;
edit or delete reports; perform a firmware update; or exit back to the Home screen. See the
Configuration section for details.
1. Scroll up thru the functions
2. Scroll right within a function
3. Scroll down thru the functions
4. Scroll left within a function
5. Select a function
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