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LinkIQ™
Cable+Network Tester
Users Manual
2/2021, Rev. 1, 1/2022 (English) ©2021-2022 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is 1 year and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non­defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/ replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.
Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
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Table of Contents

Title Page
Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1
Automatic Test Discovery....................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 2
Product Familiarization ............................................................................................................. 3
Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Controls and Connections.............................................................................................. 4
Hang Strap............................................................................................................................ 5
Display.................................................................................................................................... 6
Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Menu Controls..................................................................................................................... 7
Settings Menu ..................................................................................................................... 9
Configure a Static Address ............................................................................................ 12
Change the IP Address of the Product ............................................................. 12
Change the IP Address of a Device to Ping..................................................... 12
Configure an IPv4 Address.................................................................................... 13
Configure an IPv6 Address.................................................................................... 14
Tools Menu ........................................................................................................................... 15
Before a Test ................................................................................................................................ 15
Cable Tests ................................................................................................................................... 16
Do a Cable Test................................................................................................................... 17
Cable Test Results............................................................................................................. 18
Wire Map Screen Multiple Failures ..................................................................... 21
Open Pairs Failure ..................................................................................................... 22
Short Failure ................................................................................................................ 23
Split Pairs Failure ....................................................................................................... 23
Test Limit Failure ....................................................................................................... 24
Switch Tests ................................................................................................................................. 25
Switch Connectivity Tests.............................................................................................. 25
Ping Tests ............................................................................................................................. 25
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Tests ................................................................................. 25
Do a Switch Test................................................................................................................. 26
Switch Test Results.................................................................................................................... 26
Switch Test Detail Results .............................................................................................. 29
Ping Test Results................................................................................................................ 29
PoE Test Results ................................................................................................................32
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PoE Test Pass Example........................................................................................... 34
PoE Test Fail Reasons.............................................................................................. 35
Save a Test Result ...................................................................................................................... 36
Results Menu ................................................................................................................................ 36
Delete Test Results .................................................................................................................... 38
Upload Results to LinkWare PC............................................................................................. 39
Tests with MS-IE-Adapter Set................................................................................................ 39
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 40
Clean the Product .............................................................................................................. 40
Battery .................................................................................................................................... 40
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 41
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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 Automatic Test Discovery. The Product can be set manually to do a cable or 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 LinkWarePC desktop software. LinkWare PC software is a high­performance, professional software suite for quality analysis and reporting.
The Product is compatible with the MicroScannerPoE Remote Identifer and the IntelliTonePro 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:
There is no cable connected to the Product.
There is a cable connected to the Product but not connected to a port on an external
device.
The Product detects a Remote ID.
See Cable Tests.
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Switch test if the Product detects a network device. See Switch Tests.
Switch test with Ping test with Ping enabled and the Product detects a network device.
See Switch Tests.
Switch test with Power over Ethernet (PoE) with PoE enabled and the Product detects a
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device. See Switch Tests.

Safety Information

General Safety Product . More specific safety information is listed where applicable.
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test.
Before you use the Product for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of
1.5 hours. See Battery.
To activate the input protection circuitry of the Product, turn on the Product before you connect a cable to the Product. To turn on the Product, push
Information is in the printed Safety Information document that ships with the
Note
Caution
O.
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Product Familiarization

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Unpack the Product and identify the items shown in Ta bl e 1 .

Parts

Ta b l e 1 shows the parts of the Product.
Tab l e 1 . Pa r ts
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Product Familiarization
Item Description Item Description
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[1] Not available in all kits. [2] The Product can work with Remote ID 2 to Remote ID 7 (available separately as REMOTE-ID KIT or included
with LIQ-KIT)
Product
Battery charger
Universal power adapter kit
Hang strap
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Remote ID 1
Office locator holder
USB C to USB A cable
CAT6A Copper patch cable
[2]
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Controls and Connections

Ta b l e 2 shows the controls and connections of the Product.
Table 2. Controls and Connections
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Item Description Item Description
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RJ-45 jack
Hang strap attachment slots
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LCD touch screen (display)
Power button.
USB C input terminal used to charge the battery or upload results to
LinkWare PC. The Product cannot do a test while the battery charges or while results upload to LinkWare PC.
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Hang Strap

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Figure 1 shows how to attach the hang strap.
Figure 1. Hang Strap Attachment
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Display

When you turn on the Product for the first time, the language selection screen shows on the display. If needed, scroll to see more languages, tap a language, and tap OK to set the language to use in the user interface (UI).
The users manual shows English screens in examples and translates the explanations as appropriate in tables or text. Ta b l e 3 shows the items on the display.
Tab le 3 . Di sp l ay
Item Description Item Description
Time
Results and information screen
Information/Command button. The function changes
Date
Battery status
Main menu toolbar. See Main
Menu.
based on the screen. Tap AUTO TEST to do a test and automatically select the appropriate type of test for the device. See Automatic Test Discovery.
Manual test selection button. Tap to select to do a cable or switch test.
Network status. The icon shows when the Product detects an active network connection..
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Main Menu

Ta b l e 4 lists the submenus available in the Main Menu.
Table 4. Main Menu
Submenu Function
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Main Menu
Home
Results Tap to view or manage results. See Results Menu.
To o l s
Settings
If necessary, tap to return to the Home screen. Use the Home screen to start a test or upload results to LinkWare PC.
Tap to access additional tools. The tools cannot be used while in a test. See Tools Menu.
Tap to set user preferences and view information about the Product. See Settings Menu.

Menu Controls

To use the menus to change and view settings:
1. Tap an icon on the main menu to open a submenu. See Ta b l e 4 .
The foreground of the selected icon changes to white.
2. Tap a menu control to set and change options. See Ta b l e 5 .
Some menus contain a scroll bar on the right side to indicate there are additional options. The scroll bar is not a control. To view additional options, touch the display and slide the screen up or down. The scroll bar indicates the location in the menu.
3. To close a submenu and return to the Home screen, tap .
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Ta b l e 5 is a list of the menu controls.
Item Control Function
Table 5. Menu Controls
Slider bar
Selection indicator
Toggle switch
Selection indicator
Option menu button
Numerical value adjuster buttons
Y/+
U
I/L J/K
Adjusts a value. Touch and slide the bar to the left to decrease the value or to the right to increase the value.
When shown under a selection, indicates which of two options is selected.
Option selected.
Turns on or off a feature.
Feature is on or enabled.
Feature is off or disabled.
To select an item from a list, tap an option. The indicator shows the selected option. In the Results menu more than one item may be selected at a time. See Results Menu.
Tap to open an option menu to adjust a setting.
Decreases a numerical value.
Increases a numerical value.
Back arrow
Exit button
OK button OK
Cancel button CANCEL Do not do an action and return to the previous screen.
Add feature button Tap to add a feature such as an IP address.
Delete feature button
Delete text button Tap to delete text typed in a field.
G
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Return to the previous screen and, if necessary, save changes.
Return to the previous screen without saving changes.
Save changes or do an action. Then, return to the previous screen.
Tap to delete a feature such as an IP address.
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Main Menu

Settings Menu

Ta b l e 6 is a list of the options available in the Settings menu. The Product uses the last saved
settings when the Product is turned off and back on.
Tab l e 6 . S e tt i ng s M e nu
Option Menu Option Description
Wire map Settings
Uses the continuity of the shield on the cable to determine if a test passes.
Shield Test
Allow Crossover
Even if a shield is connected to a cable, the continuity of the shield is not used to determine if a test passes. Default setting.
The wire map of either a straight through cable or a crossover cable is used to determine if a test passes.
The wire map of a straight through cable is used to determine if a test passes. A wire map of a crossover cable fails. Default setting.
Pinout <options>
Cable Settings
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
1000BASE-T
Te s t L imi t
2.5GBASE-T
5GBASE-T
10GBASE-T
Select to set the wire color configuration to use to do a test. T568A is the default setting.
Verify if a cable with continuity on at least the 1,2 and 3,6 pairs can support 10BASE-T (10) data rate throughput.
Verify if a cable with continuity on at least the 1,2 and 3,6 pairs can support 100BASE-TX (100) data rate throughput.
Verify if a 4-pair cable with continuity on all 4 pairs can support 1000BASE-T (1G) data rate throughput.
Verify if a 4-pair cable with continuity on all 4 pairs can support 2.5GBASE-T (2.5G) data rate throughput.
Verify if a 4-pair cable with continuity on all 4 pairs can support 5GBASE-T (5G) data rate throughput.
Verify if a 4-pair cable with continuity on all 4 pairs can support 10GBASE-T (10G) data rate throughput. Default setting.
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Table 6. Settings Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
Set the Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) value based
NVP <options>
on the cable. NVP value range is 50-99. The default NVP value is 68.
General Settings
Automatically increments the Test ID by one number or letter
Auto
for the next test. Default setting.
Increment
Use to manually increment or edit the Test ID.
Enable PoE detection. Use to automatically do a PoE test after you do a network switch test. Default setting.
PoE Test
Disable PoE detection. Use to decrease the time to do a switch test.
Tap to s el ec t:
Network <options>
DHCP to automatically assign an IP address to the
Product.
Static to configure the IP address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway, and DNS of the Product. See Change the IP
Address of the Product.
The default settings are:
IPv4 Address: DHCP IP, Gateway, and DNS addresses: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask: /24 (255.255.255.0)
IPv6 Address: DHCP (which is SLAAC/DHCPv6 for IPv6) IP, Gateway, and DNS addresses: ::0 Subnet Mask: /64
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Table 6. Settings Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
With the IP address of the Product automatically assigned or configured in the Network setting, tap to open the Ping screen to:
Enable or disable the Ping feature. Enabled is the default
setting.
With Ping enabled, use to:
Cable+Network Tester
Main Menu
Ping <options>
CDP/LLDP Timeout
<options>
--
Auto Shutoff
Sound
Automatically do a Ping test after you do a network
switch test. Default Setting: IPv4 address 8.8.8.8
Use the saved protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) and enter a new
target IP address that uses the same protocol.
Delete an IPv4 target address to add and configure an
IPv6 target address or vice versa.
See Change the IP Address of a Device to Ping.
Tap to select the time in seconds to wait for a CDP/LLDP response before the Product retries network discovery. The default is 30 sec.
Use the slider bar at the right of the image to adjust the brightness of the image.
The Product turns off after 15 minutes of no use. While the Product charges, Auto Shutoff is disabled. Default setting.
The Product remains on until the battery needs to be charged again.
The Product emits an audible sound at the completion of a test. Default setting.
The Product does not emit an audible sound at the completion of a test.
Numbers -- Set or view the decimal point indicator.
Units -- Set or view the units to use in measurements.
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Table 6. Settings Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
Date/Time <options>
Language <options> Tap to select a language after initial setup.
About --
Factory Reset
--
Tap to select options to set the date, time, date format, and time format.
Tap to view the serial number, MAC address, and version information of the Product.
Tap to delete all test results and reset the Product to the factory default settings.

Configure a Static Address

Use the directions below to configure an IPv4 or an IPv6 address to use for the Product or to use on a device connected to a network.

Change the IP Address of the Product

To change the IP address of the Product:
1. Tap > Network > IPv4 or IPv6 > Static.
With Static selected, the IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS buttons show. With Static selected for both IPv4 and IPv6, a scroll bar also shows.
2. Configure the address. See Configure an IPv4 Address or Configure an IPv6 Address.

Change the IP Address of a Device to Ping

Set up the Product to use either an IPv4 or an IPv6 address of a device to ping, but not both.
To s et up a p i ng te s t :
1. Turn on the Product.
2. Connect the Product to a network.
3. Go to > Ping.
4. If needed, turn on Ping.
5. To change from an IPv4 address to another IPv4 address or from an IPv6 address to another IPv6 address, tap
IPv4 Address or Configure an IPv6 Address.
U on the IP button and enter the new address. See Configure an
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6. To change from an IPv4 address to an IPv6 address or vice versa:
a. On the IP button, tap .
b. Tap OK to delete the address.
c. Tap IPv4 or IPv6.
d. Tap to add an IP address button.
Cable+Network Tester
Main Menu
e. On the IP button, tap
U and enter a new address. See Configure an IPv4 Address or
Configure an IPv6 Address.

Configure an IPv4 Address

To manually configure an address:
1. Tap IP to open the IP address screen.
2. Enter the IP address.
An IPv4 address is 32 bits represented in dot-decimal notation. The address consists of four groups of decimal digits (0 to 255) separated by a dot or period. The UI has a separate entry field for each group of digits.
Examples of valid IPv4 addresses:
8.8.8.8 (Google DNS servers)
192.168.10.1
10.10.10.1
Examples of invalid IPv4 addresses:
0.0.0.0
255.255.255.255
An address with “0” as the first byte
An address with a decimal number greater than 255
224.0.0.0 /4
127.0.0.0 /8
3. Tap Subnet Mask, scroll if needed, and tap a subnet mask.
The Product shows subnet mask notation for example, 255.255.0.0. The corresponding prefix length values are /1 to /31.
4. Tap Gateway to enter the Gateway address.
5. Tap DNS to enter the DNS address.
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Configure an IPv6 Address

To manually configure an address:
1. Tap IP to open the IP address screen.
2. Enter the IP address.
An IPv6 address is 128 bits represented as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits (16 bits) with a colon between each group. The UI has a separate entry field for each group of digits.
Examples of valid IPv6 addresses:
2001:4860:4860::8888 (Google DNS servers)
2001:0db8:0000:0000:8a2e:0000:0370:7334
Examples of invalid IPv6 addresses:
0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0
ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff
ff00:: /8
::ffff:0:0 to ::ffff:ffff:ffff
Because IPv6 addresses can be long, there are valid ways to shorten them.
Omit leading zeros within a group. In the second example of valid addresses above, the
second and seventh groups may be shortened to db8 and 370, respectively.
If two or more adjacent groups contain 0000, replace them with two colons as in the
first example above.
If a group contains 0000 and is not adjacent to another group that contains 0000,
replace it with one zero.
According to the rules above, the full address of the first example is: 2001:4860:4860:0000:0000:0000:0000:8888, and the shortened address of the second address is 2001:db8::8a2e:0:370:7334.
3. Tap Subnet Mask, scroll if needed, and tap a subnet mask.
Although the Product uses the term subnet mask, the prefix length from /1 to /127 shows.
4. Tap Gateway to enter the Gateway address.
5. Tap DNS to enter the DNS address.
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Tools Menu

Ta b l e 7 is a list of the options available in the Tools Menu.
Tab l e 7 . Too l s M en u
Options Menu Option Description
The Product emits a digital tone that an
Ton e G ene ra to r
IntelliTone
Analog Tone 1
Analog Tone 2
Analog Tone 3
IntelliTone probe can use to locate and isolate cables behind walls, at patch panels, or in bundles.
The Product emits an analog signal that a standard analog probe can use to identify cables in bundles.
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Before a Test

Blink Port Light --
Tap to blink a port light on a hub or switch to verify connectivity and cable routes.
Before a Test
Read the warnings below before you do a test.
 Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the Product:
To activate the input protection circuitry of the Product, turn on the Product
before you connect a cable to the Product.
During a test, do not connect a cable to the Product.
During a test, do not disconnect a cable from the Product.
The tester is not intended to be connected to active telephone inputs, systems, or
equipment, including ISDN devices. Exposure to the voltages applied by these interfaces may damage the tester and create a potential shock hazard.
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Use caution when working in potentially hazardous locations such as an elevated
location on a ladder or roof top, especially if work is occurring in proximity to a lightning storm. Also use caution if external communication cables are run at length in parallel to electrical power installation cables. These types of installations can expose communication cables to coupled electrical transients that could be accessible on exposed conductive parts of the equipment during operation. While in general these transients are not expected to be an electric shock hazard, startled reaction from these transients could lead to a secondary hazard such as loss of balance and lead to a fall or other injury. To reduce risk of exposure, limit contact to accessible conductive parts of I/O terminals during operation.

Cable Tests

In a twisted pair cable test, the Product performs a series of radio frequency (RF) tests to determine the transmission parameters of the cable. The parameters are compared to the test limits specified by IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet. Unlike transmission testers that pass bits across the cable, the Product evaluates the physical qualities of the cable.
Measures length up to 304.8 m (1000 feet)
Delay skew between pairs
Transmission parameters used to qualify the cable:
Insertion loss
Return loss
NEXT
Cable qualification to IEEE 802.3 standards:
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
1000BASE-T
Uses wire maps to show:
Opens
Shorts
Delay skew
Length
Wire map
2.5GBASE-T
5GBASE-T
10GBASE-T
Split pairs
Miswires
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Do a Cable Test

Cable tests pass or fail based on the settings selected for the test. To pass a test:
The Product must detect a Remote ID.
The wire map must match the selected wire map settings.
The cable under test must meet or exceed the selected test limit.
To d o a ca bl e t e s t :
1. Turn on the Product.
2. If necessary, adjust the settings. See Settings Menu.
3. Connect one end of the CAT6A copper patch cable or other approved cable into the RJ-45
jack on the Product. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Cable Test Set Up
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4. Connect the other end of the patch cable into an RJ-45 jack or into an adapter that is connected to the near end of the cable under test. Then, connect the Remote ID into an RJ-45 jack or adapter that is connected to the far end of the cable under test.
Or,
Connect the Remote ID into an RJ-45 jack or into an adapter that is connected to the near end of the cable under test. Then, connect the other end of the patch cable into an RJ-45 jack or into an adapter that is connected to the far end of the cable under test.
5. Tap AUTO TEST to do a test.
The results show on the display. See Ta b l e 8 .
6. To save the results, tap SAVE AS.... See Save a Test Result.

Cable Test Results

Ta b l e 8 shows examples of results of cable tests.
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Table 8. Cable Test Results
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Item Description Function
The background is green if the test passed.
Result label
The background is red if the test failed. The background is blue if the screen is for information only.
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Wire Map
Cable length Shows the length of the shortest pair in the cable.
Pairs button
Tap to open the PAIRS screen. If a cable end length is found, the lengths of the cable pairs show.
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Table 8. Cable Test Results (cont.)
Item Description Function
Shows the Remote ID number used in the test and information about the test.
Remote ID The Product detects the Remote ID and the wire
map test passes.
Remote ID The Product detects the Remote ID, but the wire
Remote ID label
map test fails.
No Remote ID There is a short on the cable under test, so the Product cannot detect the Remote ID. The wire map test fails.
No Remote ID The test did not detect the Remote ID because a Remote ID is not connected. See Wire Map Screen Multiple Failures.
Wire and shield identifiers (far end)
Wire map results
Wire and shield identifiers (near end)
Cable performance results
Fail explanation label
SAVE AS...
Numbers: Indicates which wire from the near end maps to which wire on the far end. SH: Indicates the shield on the far end of a cable.
Shows the results of the wire map. See Wire Map Screen Multiple
Failures.
A red box around a wire number indicates that the wire did not pass based on the settings selected for the test. A red box around SH indicates that the continuity of the shield test did not pass.
When a wire map passes, the results show:
The cable performance capability.
Whether the cable performance test passes (green) or fails
(red) based on the test limit selected for the test. If a wire map fails, the segments show gray because the Product cannot determine the cable performance capability.
When a test fails, the label shows the reason why the test fails.
When there is memory available to save the result, tap SAVE AS... to save the result. See Save a Test Result.
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Wire Map Screen Multiple Failures

Ta b l e 9 shows a wire map of a cable test that failed for multiple reasons.
Table 9. Multiple Failures
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Item Description
Pairs 1,2 are the shortest pair of the cable and open at 43.1 m.
The Product detected the Remote ID, and the wire map failed. The wires are not wired correctly based on the settings selected for the test.
The wire map shows how the cable is wired. The wire map passes or fails based on the settings selected for the test. For this test, the settings are set to test:
A straight through cable (Allow Crossover can be on or off to test a straight
through cable).
The continuity of the shield on the cable (Shield > )
The test limit is set to ≥1000BASE-T (1G) to verify a 4-pair cable.
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Table 9. Multiple Failures (cont.)
Item Description
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Pairs 1,2 fail because they are open.
Pairs 7,8 fail because they are a reverse pair.
The continuity of the shield fails because the continuity of the shield cannot be verified.
Because the wire map failed, the Product cannot test the performance capability of the cable.

Open Pairs Failure

Figure 3 shows a wire map of a cable test that fails because wires 4, 5, 7, and 8 are open. The
wires are not connected on the far end and the test limit is set to ≥1000BASE-T (1G) to verify a 4-pair cable. With a test limit set to 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, the wire map of the cable test passes. The length of the wires on the wire map indicates the distance to the open.
Figure 3. Open Pairs
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Short Failure

Figure 4 shows a wire map that fails because wires 1 and 2 are shorted together. The length of
the wire on the wire map indicates the distance to the short. With wires shorted together, the Product cannot detect the Remote ID. Repair the short and do the test again to verify the wire map of the other pairs.
Figure 4. Wires Shorted Together
Wire Map

Split Pairs Failure

Figure 5 shows a wire map of a cable test that fails because pairs 3,6 and 7,8 are split pairs.
Figure 5. Split Pairs
1
Split pair
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Test Limit Failure

Ta b l e 1 0 shows a cable test that fails because of near end cross talk (NEXT).
Tab l e 1 0. N E X T Fa i lu re
Item Description
The Product detected the Remote ID, and the wire map passed.
The wire map passes because:
The wires are all connected correctly on both the near and far ends for a
straight through cable. Allow Crossover can be on or off to test a straight
through cable.
The continuity of the shield is not included as part of the test. (Shield >
).
The test fails because the test limit is set to verify the cable can support a
2.5BASE-T (2.5G) data rate throughput.
The cable can support 10BASE-T (10), 100BASE-TX (100), and
1000BASE-T (1G) data rate throughputs.
The cable cannot support 2.5BASE-T (2.5G) data rate throughput.
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Switch Tests

Switch Tests
The Product can do switch connectivity, Ping, and Power over Ethernet (PoE), and tests.

Switch Connectivity Tests

In a network test, the Product performs a series of queries to determine and report information about a switch or device. The Product determines information about the device and reports advertised data rates with full-duplex or half-duplex. See Switch Test Results.

Ping Tests

The Product supports IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Both protocols may be configured based on what is available on the network.
With Ping enabled, the Product pings the device specified in Settings > Ping and the DNS servers and gateways that the Product detects. The Product pings each device four times with a 1 second threshold timeout for each attempt and shows:
If an IP address is accessible.
The round-trip response time in milliseconds (ms).

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Tests

With PoE Test enabled, the Product automatically does a PoE test after the completion of a network switch test.
Definitions:
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is a device, such as a switch, that can provide PoE.
A Powered Device (PD) is a device that can receive PoE from a PSE.
PoE negotiation standards are defined in IEEE 802.3af/at/bt.
In a PoE test:
1. With the Product connected to a PSE, the Product acts as a PD and starts a hardware negotiation with the PSE.
2. If the PSE is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard, the Product determines the maximum power the PSE can offer (Class 0 to Class 8).
3. The Product places a load on the PSE to determine if the PSE delivers the power required to meet the negotiated hardware power class at the PD.
4. If the PSE meets the hardware negotiation power class, the Product attempts a software negotiation with LLDP/CDP to determine the software power level offered.
5. The Product places a load on the PSE to determine if the PSE delivers the software negotiated power at the PD.
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Do a Switch Test

To do a switch test:
1. Turn on the Product.
2. Connect one end of the CAT6A copper patch cable or other approved cable into the RJ-45 jack on the Product. See Figure 6.
Figure 6. Switch Test Set Up
3. Connect the other end of the patch cable into an RJ-45 jack in an outlet connected to a switch.
4. If needed, adjust the settings. See Settings Menu.
5. Tap AUTO TEST to do a test.
The results show on the display.
6. On a test result screen, tap SAVE AS.... See Save a Test Result.

Switch Test Results

Ta b l e 1 1 shows possible results of a switch test.
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Table 11. Switch Test Results
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Switch Name
Switchco XXXXXX
IP (3)
10.250.190.200 fd0c:10:250:192::8465
Connected Speed (1000 Mb/s Max)
1000 / Full
Advertised Speeds
10GBASE-T 5GBASE-T
2.5GBASE-T
1000BASE-T 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T
Ping 6 ms
192.168.86.1
Single Dual A
Duplex
Full Half
Dual B
Item Description Function
When the Product receives a compliant LLDP or CDP packet from a device, the summary button shows the:
The number of the switch port that the device connects to
Switch summary button
Connected speed
The switch name
The IP addresses of the switch. A maximum of two IP
addresses can show. Additional IP address may be listed on the details screen. The number in parentheses indicates how many IP addresses identify as available.
Tap to view detailed results. See Switch Test Detail Results.
An unmanaged or non-compliant device may not report the details of the switch.
When connected to a network, the maximum speed that the Product connects to the switch. The maximum speed that the Product connects to the switch may be slower than the maximum
advertised speed (
) of the switch.
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Table 11. Switch Test Results (cont.)
Item Description Funcition
Shows the advertised speeds of the device and whether they have full-duplex or half-duplex capability at the advertised speed.
Speeds in black indicate the switch advertises that speed. Speeds in gray indicate the switch does not advertise that speed.
Full Duplex
Y) indicates the device can send and receive
Y) indicates the device can send and receive
Advertised speeds
A check mark ( communication simultaneously at the advertised speed.
A dash (—) indicates the device does not have full-duplex capability at the advertised speed.
Half Duplex
A check mark ( communication but not simultaneously at the advertised speed.
A dash (—) indicates the device does not have half-duplex capability at the advertised speed. A blank space indicates that half-duplex capability is not available at the advertised speed.
Ping summary button
PoE test results
This button shows only when Ping is enabled.
: Indicates the test passes.
: Indicates the test fails.
The maximum round trip time in ms of the 4 ping attempts or
-- ms if no ping attempts are successful.
The IP address of the device on the network that is pinged.
Tap to open the Ping screen to view detailed ping results. See
Ping Test Results.
PoE results show only when PoE is on and the Product is connected to a PoE device. If needed, scroll down to see all the results. See PoE Test Results.
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Switch Test Detail Results

Ta b l e 1 2 shows possible detail results of a switch test. When an item is not configured with a
name or description, -- shows.
Table 12. Switch Test Detail Results
Name Description
Switch Name The name of the nearest switch
Switch Description The description of the nearest switch
Port ID The port number of the switch that the Product is connected to
Port Description The description of the port
VLAN The VLAN that is configured on the switch port
VLAN Name The name assigned to the VLAN
IP Address A list of IP addresses reported by the switch
MAC Address The MAC address of the switch
Protocol
The discovery protocols used by the switch protocols show. There may be a combination of LLDP, CDPv1, or CDPv2.

Ping Test Results

The Product pings a user-defined IP address, DNS server, and gateway 4 times.
With a successful test, the Product shows the IP address of each device and the response time in milliseconds (ms) from each ping shows in the results.
If a ping attempt fails, shows instead of a time value.
If one or more ping attempt fails, an error message shows with a description of the problem of the first ping attempt that fails.
Ta b l e 1 3 shows possible results of a ping test.
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Table 13. Ping Test Results
Item Description
General section
IP Address The IP address configured in Settings > Ping,
Round Trip Times
Packets
Lost
Size The size in bytes (typically 64 bytes) of the ping packet sent for each test.
Error information
Network
My IPv4 or My IPv6
The round trip time in ms from each time the Product pings the IP address.
shows if no packets are lost.
shows if one or more packets is lost.
The number of lost packets. For example 1/4 indicates one packet is lost of the four packets sent.
If one or more packets is lost, an error message shows with a description of the problem of the first lost packet.
The information that shows depends on the configuration of the network. If the Product detects only one protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) on a network, the information for that protocol shows. If the Product detects both protocols, the information for both protocols shows.
Information for the DHCPv6 server shows only if the network uses DHCPv6. If the network uses SLAAC without DHCPv6, the DHCP server address, offer, ACK, and lease times do not show.
The address the Product receives from the DHCP server as an offer or the user-defined static address.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the network the Product connects to and tests on.
DHCP Server The IP address of the DHCP server.
For IPv4 addresses, this is the length of time between when the Product sends the discovery signal and receives an address offer from the DHCP server.
Offer Time
For IPv6 addresses, the DHCPv6 advertised time shows. The advertised time is the time between when the Product sends the DHCPv6 solicit packet and receives the advertise response packet.
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Table 13. Ping Test Results (cont.)
Item Description
For IPv4 addresses, the length of time between when the Product sends the request and receives the acknowledgment from the DHCP server.
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ACK Time
Lease Time
DNS
For IPv6 addresses, the DHCPv6 reply time shows. The reply time is the length of time between when the Product sends the DHCPv6 request and receives the reply response packet.
For IPv4 addresses, the length of time the offered address is valid. Lease time shows in D (days), H (hours), and M (minutes).
For IPv6 addresses, the DHCPv6 preferred-lifetime shows. The preferred­lifetime is a the length of time in seconds that an address is in the preferred state and can be used without restrictions. If the preferred­lifetime expires, the address becomes deprecated.
Note
Deprecated addresses may be used for an existing communication. Do not use a deprecated address for new communications.
With the network configured to automatically detect DHCP, up to four DNS server results show. IPv4 results show before IPv6 server results.
With the network configured statically, only one DNS server per protocol shows in the results with a maximum of two total results. For example, one IPv4 or one IPv6 result shows, or one of each protocol shows.
Gateway
This section shows when the Product detects the availability of a gateway or router.
With the network configured to automatically detect DHCP, up to four gateway results show. IPv4 results show before IPv6 server results.
With the network configured statically, only one gateway per protocol shows in the results with a maximum of two total results. For example, one IPv4 or one IPv6 result shows, or one of each protocol shows.
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PoE Test Results

Ta b l e 1 4 shows possible results of a PoE test.
Table 14. PoE Test Results
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Item Description Function
Tap to view single signature power results.
Single
: Indicates the switch can negotiate single signature power.
: Indicates the switch cannot negotiate single signature
power.
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3
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Dual A
Dual B
Tap to view Dual A signature power results.
: Indicates the switch can negotiate dual signature power on
pairs 1,2 and 3,6.
: Indicates the switch cannot negotiate dual signature power.
Tap to view Dual B signature power results.
: Indicates the switch can negotiate dual signature power on
pairs 4,5 and 7,8.
: Indicates the switch cannot negotiate dual signature power.
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Item Description Function
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Powered pairs Shows which pairs have power.
HW: Class
Watts at PD The loaded power in watts provided by the PSE at the PD.
Volt minimum
Volts under load
The hardware negotiated power class (Class 0 to Class 8) of the PSE device.
The minimum required volts the device needs to meet under load per the IEEE 802.3 standard based on the HW negotiated power
class (
Measured voltage under load at reported power draw.
negotiated power class (
the HW negotiated power class (
Or,
The switch under test cannot deliver power to the device because the maximum power which the switch can deliver is already in use.
The software negotiated power class (Class 1 to Class 8) of the device.
).
: Indicates the voltage meets the requirements for the HW
).
: Indicates the voltage does not meet the requirements for
).
SW Negotiated Class:
Watts at PD The loaded power in watts provided by the PSE at the PD.
This section does not show information, If:
The device does not support the voltage required to meet
the HW negotiated power class.
The device does not support software negotiation.
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Tab le 1 4. P o E Tes t Re s ul t s (c o nt .)
Item Description Function
The minimum required volts the device needs to meet under load
Volt minimum
Volts under load
per the IEEE 802.3 standard based on the SW negotiated power class (
Measured voltage under load at reported power draw.
negotiated power class (
the SW negotiated power class (
Or,
The switch under test can deliver the HW negotiated power class, but the switch cannot deliver the additional power to the device required to meet the SW negotiated power class because the maximum power which the switch can deliver is already in use.
).
: Indicates the voltage meets the requirements for the SW
).
: Indicates the voltage does not meet the requirements for
).
: Indicates the device does not support the voltage required
to meet the HW negotiated power class.

PoE Test Pass Example

Figure 7 shows an example of test results of a single signature PoE device that passes. See the
explanation of the results below the figure.
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Figure 7. PoE Test Pass Example
HW Class: 6
51.0 W at PD
55.0 V Under Load, 42.5 V Minimum
SW Negotiated Class: 8
71.3 W at PD
54.2 V Under Load, 41.1 V Minimum
The hardware class section passes because:
The device identifies as a HW Class 6 capable of 51.0 W at PD.
The Product applies a load to the device to validate if the available power from the PSE at
the PD meets the standard of the negotiated class (in this example, a Class 6 device).
The device delivers 55.0 V under the load which is ≥42.5 V, the minimum amount required
for a device to meet the Class 6 standard.
The software class section passes because:
The device identifies as a SW Negotiated Class 8 capable of 71.3 W at PD.
The Product applies a load to the device to validate the available power from the PSE at the
PD meets the standard of the negotiated class (in this example, a Class 8 device).
The device delivers 54.2 V under the load which is ≥41.1 V, the minimum amount required
for a device to meet the Class 8 standard.

PoE Test Fail Reasons

A PoE device fails a test if:
The device identifies as capable of a negotiated hardware class greater than the power the
device can deliver under the load required to meet the standard for the stated class.
The device identifies as capable of a negotiated software class greater than the power the
device can deliver under the load required to meet the standard for the stated class.
The switch under test cannot deliver power to the device because the maximum power
which the switch can deliver is already in use.
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Save a Test Result

To s av e a t e st :
1. On a test result screen, tap SAVE AS....
Switch, Ping, and PoE results save in the same test result.
2. If necessary, use the onscreen keyboard to enter the Tes t I D, Project Name, and Operator Name.
3. Tap OK.

Results Menu

Ta b l e 1 5 shows possible symbols in the Results menu.
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Item Description Function
Project selection box
Number of results
Tap to view the results of all the projects or to select a single project to view the results from.
Shows the number of results selected to view.
In the Project selection box (
With All Projects selected, shows the total number of
):
test results saved.
With a single project selected, shows the number of
test results saved in that project.
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Table 15. Results Menu (cont.)
Item Description Function
Shows the remainder of available results that can be
Available results
saved in memory. The Product can save a maximum of 1000 results.
Te st in f or m at i on
MANAGE RESULTS
Result symbol
Upload symbol
Sort button
Shows the Test ID, Project Name, and the date and time of the test.
Tap to select which results to delete. See Delete Test
Results.
The result passed.
The result failed.
The result is for information only.
The result is uploaded to LinkWare PC.
The result is not uploaded to LinkWare PC.
Tap to select how to sort the results: Oldest, Newest,
Test ID (A-Z), Test ID (Z-A).

Delete Test Results

To delete a test result:
1. Tap Results > MANAGE RESULTS.
2. Tap the box to the left of each result to delete.
3. Tap DELETE.
4. Tap OK.
To delete all of the test results:
1. Tap Results > MANAGE RESULTS > SELECT ALL.
2. Tap DELETE.
3. Tap OK.
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Upload Results to LinkWare PC

Upload Results to LinkWare PC
To upload results to LinkWare PC:
1. If necessary, tap on Home.
2. Connect the USB-C end of the USB cable into the USB port on the Product. See Figure 8.
3. Connect the USB-A end of the USB cable into a USB port on a PC.
4. On a PC, use LinkWare PC to upload results.
Figure 8. Product to PC Connection

Tests with MS-IE-Adapter Set

To do a test with an MS-IE Adapter Set, see the MS-IE-Adapter Set QRG
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Maintenance

 Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
Do not open the case. You cannot repair or replace parts in the case.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Have an approved technician repair the Product.

Clean the Product

Clean the case and display with a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild soap solution. Do not use solvents, isopropyl alcohol, or abrasive cleansers.
To clean the ports, use a pressurized can of air or a dry nitrogen-ion gun, if available, to blow the particulates from the ports.

Battery

Note
The Product only operates on battery power. You cannot do a test while the battery charges.
 Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the Product:
Use only Fluke Networks approved power adapters to charge the battery.
Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If
exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
Do not disassemble the battery.
Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
Do not short the battery terminals together.
Use only the external mains power supply included with the Product.
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Product Specifications

Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool, non-
flammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot (>50 °C) during the charge period.
Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of
heavy use. Moderate use is defined as recharged twice a week. Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily.
To replace the battery, send the product to an authorized Fluke Networks Service
Center.
To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery:
Do not charge the Product for more than 24 hours as a reduced battery life may result.
Charge the Product for at least 1.5 hours every 6 months for maximum battery life. Without
use, the battery will self-discharge in approximately 6 months.
Figure 9 shows how to charge the battery.
Figure 9. Charge the Battery
Product Specifications
For complete Product Specifications go to our website.
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