Fluke Networks LinkRunner Duo Quick Reference Guide

LinkRunner Duo

Network MultiMeter

Quick Reference Guide

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Fluke Networks LinkRunner Duo! This test tool enables you to quickly verify Ethernet copper/fiber cables, network connectivity and availability. In addition, the instrument provides multiple tools for identifying the network device to which it is connected, identifies PoE ports, provides a Report generating function, and can serve as a reflector (optional feature) for Fluke Networks performance tests. You can use the included LinkRunner Connect PC application to quickly configure and update the instrument, download and view reports, and other useful functions.

Safety

To register your LinkRunner Duo or to obtain a keycode for a purchased option, go to

www.flukenetworks.com/register

. You can also register by sending e-mail to support@flukenetworks.com.

What’s in the box?

1. LinkRunner Duo

Item

2. LinkRunner Connect CD

3. Quick Reference Guide

4. WireviewTM Office Locator #1 (not supplied with LRDUO-CE)

5. USB-A – USB-B Mini Cable

6. Registration Card

7. Batteries (4 AA)

8. RJ-45 Coupler (not supplied with LRDUO-CE)

Cleaning

To prevent moisture from entering the LinkRunner Duo, 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

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

• 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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. DO NOT LOOK INTO LASER

WWarnings

missing plastic.

may be impaired.

Warning Class 1 Laser Product

With an optional SFP fiber adapter installed, this product will contain a Class 1 laser. Do not look into the laser port because this may cause eye injury.

WCautions

Use the proper terminals and cable for all connections.

External Features - Connections, Buttons, and the LED

1. RJ-45 LAN port

2. SFP 1000BASE-X fiber adapter port

3. Power Button

Power on – press Power off – press and hold

4. USB port

5. Selection buttons

- Up/Down arrows navigate the selections and adjust values

- Left/Right arrows show additional information and choices

- Select center button to edit a selection or toggle a value

6. Link indicator LED

7. Kensington lock (location on back of LinkRunner Duo)

Count on LinkRunner Duo for Answers!

First connect an RJ-45 or fiber cable from the network hub or wall plate to the LinkRunner Duo RJ-45 LAN or 1000BASE-X fiber port. Check the following list of questions and associated answers to see how LinkRunner Duo can help you get the job done.

Common Questions

¾ Is this a good RJ45 Ethernet cable? - use open cable testing and a WireviewTM Office Locator ¾ Am I receiving a good fiber signal? - use Home screen dBm measurement ¾ Where does this RJ45 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 get a DHCP address? - configure LinkRunner Duo 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 ¾ Can I use it for throughput testing? - use Reflector screen ¾ Can I connect to an 802.1X port? - use Configuration screen and LinkRunner Connect application

Office Locator

Navigation

Home screen – Displays link, speed/duplex, length, utilization, security authentication, connection, 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), EDP (Extreme Networks), CDP (CISCO) screen – Displays the switch address (MAC or IP), switch name, slot/port, VLAN ID (optional), and VOIP VLAN Reply ID (optional).

Power over Ethernet - Displays the Power over Ethernet voltage levels for each Ethernet connector pin.

Flash Hub Port screen – Causes the LinkRunner Duo to continuously link and unlink at a selected speed. This is useful when identifying which port LinkRunner Duo is connected to. Use the LLDP/EDP/CDP test first if your network supports it.

Reports screen – Allows you to save up to four 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.

Packet Reflector Screen (optional feature) – Enables packet reflector mode, which allows the instrument to be used as a remote device for the Fluke Networks MetroScope™ Service Provider’s network performance tests. Use the Configuration screen to set up the parameters.

Toner screen – Generates a digital tone (IntelliTone) signal , or two different analog tone signals

analog probes.

Configuration screen – Multiple menu functions are accessed in this screen. The configuration screen accesses: the LinkRunner Duo version information; Fiber SFP adapter information; user preferences; enter up to 10 PING addresses; enable options; edit or delete reports; configure and enable packet reflector mode; select a VLAN; enable or disable 802.1X security; perform a firmware update; or exit back to the Home screen. See the Configuration section for details.

(400 Hz) and (1 KHz) to be used with the Fluke Networks IntelliTone product or common

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

Is this an active RJ45 LAN port?

Note: If both the RJ45 LAN and 1000BASE-X fiber ports are connected to your network, LinkRunner Duo will try to link to the RJ45 LAN port first. If link has been established over fiber and you connect also to the RJ45 LAN port, no change in link will occur.

Cable/Link Status:

10.

11.

Straight patch

Crossover patch

Unknown patch (Auto-MDIX

port on hub or switch)

Link Level (displays when low)

Advertised speed/duplex

Actual link speed/duplex

Cable length from LinkRunner Duo to cable end or device (copper only)

Navigation arrows. Indicates which buttons are active.

Highlighted function is the active function. While a function is active, you can scroll to other functions. Press the center button to select a new function. Activity indicator.

Network Utilization logarithmic scale. Above 10% Utilization, scale changes to 100%.

PoE voltage present. Wire pairs with PoE voltage show in parentheses.

Scroll bar. Indicates relative position on the page.

Battery indicator. Shows voltage level as low, medium, or high. The AC adapter icon the AC adapter (part of the optional LI-ion battery pack) is being used.

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