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LINKRUNNER
®
10G
User Guide
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NetAlly Network Testing Apps
AutoTest Ping/TCP
Discovery Path Analysis
Performance iPerf
LANBERT™
App Store
Softwarev1.5 Published May 04, 2021
Link-Live
Contents
Contact Us 12
Introduction 13
How to Use this Guide 14 Buttons and Ports 16 Charging and Power 20 Safety and Maintenance 22 Legal Notification 25
Home and Android Interface 26
Home Screen 27 Naviga ting the Android System 29 Android Status Bar and Notifications 33
Notification Panel 33
Apps Screen and Store 36 Device Settings 39
Quick Settings Panel 40
Connecting to Wi-Fi 44
Captive Portals 47
Sharing 49
Sharing Files to Link-Live 50 Sharing from the Files App 52
Saving a Screenshot 54
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LinkRunner 10G Settings and Tools 55
Naviga tion Drawer 56
About Screen 58 Exporting Logs 59
Test and Management Ports 60
Configuring the Ports 61 Test Ports 63 Management Port 64
Test and Port Sta tus Notifications 65
Test Port Notifications 66 Management Port Notifications 67 Discovery Notifications 68 VNC/Link-Live Remote 68
LinkRunner 10G General Settings 70
Wired 71 Management 73 Preferences 76
Trending Graphs 77 Common Icons 81 Floating Action Button (FAB) and Menu 82 Common Tools 85
Web Browser/Chromium 85 Telnet/SSH 85
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Camera and Flashlight 87
Software Management 89
Managing Files 90
Files Application 90 How to Move or Copy a File 93 Using a Micro SD Card 94 Using a USB Drive 95 Ejecting Storage Media 96 Using a USB Type-C to USB Cable 97
Updating Software 99 Remote Access 105
Using VNC 107 Using Link-Live Remote 108
Managing NetAlly App Settings 110
Resetting Testing App Defaults 110 Saving App Settings Configurations 114 Exporting and Importing Settings 117
Restoring LinkRunner 10G Factory Defaults 122 Changing the Language 124
LinkRunner 10G Testing Applications 126
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AutoTest App and Profiles 127
AutoTest Overview 129 Managing Profiles and Profile Groups 132
Factory Default Profiles 132 Adding New Profiles 133 Profile Groups 135 Creating New Profile Groups 140
Main AutoTest Screen 144 Periodic AutoTest 146
Periodic AutoTest Settings 146 Running Periodic AutoTest 148
Wired AutoTest Profiles 151 Wired Profile Results 156
PoE Test Results 158 Wired Link Test Results 161
802.1X Test Results 167 VLAN Test Results 169 Switch Test Results 172 Wired Profile FAB 179
Wired Profile Settings 183
PoE Test Settings 184 Wired Connection Settings 187 VLAN Settings 194
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Stop After 197 HTTP Proxy 197
DHCP, DNS, a nd Gateway Tests for Wired AutoTests 199
DHCP or Static IP Test 200 DNS Test 212 Gateway Test 217
Test Targets for Wired AutoTests 222
Adding and Managing Test Targets 223 Target Test Results Screens 227 AutoTest Ping Test 230 AutoTest TCP Connect Test 236 HTTP Test 240 FTP Test 251
Ping/TCP Test App 261
Ping/TCP Settings 262
Populating Ping/TCP from Another App 262 Configuring Ping/TCP Settings Manually 265
Running Ping/TCP Tests 269
Capture App 273
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Capture Settings 274 Running and Viewing Captures 278
Discovery App 283
Introduction to Discovery 285 Main Discovery List Screen 287
Searching the Discovery List 290 Filtering the Discovery List 292 Sorting the Discovery List 295 Security Auditing – Batch Authorization 297 Refreshing Discovery 302 Uploading Discovery Results to Link­Live 303
Discovery Details Screens 305
Top Details Card 307 Lower Cards in Device Details 312 Problems 314 Addresses 315 TCP Port Scan 316 VLANs 319 Interfaces 320 SNMP 326
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Connected Devices 328 Resources 329 SSIDs 330 Discovery App Floating Action Menu 332
Device Types 338
Routers 339 Switches 340 Unknown Switches 341 Network Servers 343 Hypervisors 344 Virtual Machines 345 Wi-Fi Controllers 347 Access Points (APs) 348 Wi-Fi Clients 349 VoIP Phones 349 Printers 351 SNMP Agents 352 NetAlly Tools 353 Hosts/Clients 354
Discovery Settings 357
SNMP Configuration 360 Active Discovery Ports 368 Extended Ranges 369
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Devices Discovered Through Other Devices 374 Device Health Interval 380 ARP Sweep Rate 381 SNMP Query Delay 382
Problem Settings 383 TCP Port Scan Settings 387
Path Analysis App 390
Introduction to Path Analysis 391 Path Analysis Setting s 392
Populating Path Analysis from Another App 392 Configuring Path Analysis Manually 392
Running Path Analysis 396
Path Analysis Results and Source LinkRunner Cards 398 Layer 3 Hops 401 Layer 2 Devices 406 Uploading Path Analysis Results to Link-Live 411
Performance Test App 413
Introduction to Performance Testing 415
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Running LinkRunner as a Performance Peer 417
iPerf Test App 421
iPerf Settings 423
Saving Custom iPerf Settings 423 Test Accessories in Discovery 424 Configuring iPerf Settings 427
Running an iPerf Test 431
Uploading iPerf Results to Link-Live 435
LANBERT™ Test App 437
LANBERT Settings 438
Configuring LANBERT Generator Settings 438 Configuring LANBERT Loopback Settings 443
Running a LANBERT Test 444
Uploading LANBERT Results to Link­Live 451
Link-Live Cloud Service 454
Getting Started in Link-Live Cloud Service 456
Claiming the Unit 456
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After Claiming 458 Unclaiming 459
Link-Live App Features 461
Saving Locally Only 465 Job Comment 467 Link-Live and Testing Apps 470 Link-Live Sharing Screens 471 Sharing a Text File to Link-Live 474
Cable Test App 477
Cable Test Settings 478 Running Cable Test 479
Open Cable TDR Testing 480 Terminated WireView Testing 483 Toning Function 485 Uploading Cable Test Results to Link­Live 486
Specifications and Compliance 487
Specifications 488
General 488 Environmental Specifications 489
Certifications and Compliance 491
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troubleshooting procedures, and other
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LinkRunner 10G User Guide

Introduction

The LinkRunner 10G is a rugged, hand-held tool for testing and analyzing copper and fiber. It features applications developed by NetAlly for network discovery, measurement, and validation, which are available from the Home and Apps screens.
All NetAlly hand-held testers include access to Link-Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com. Link­Live is an online system for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting your test results. Test data is automatically uploaded once your tester is properly configured.
Introduction

How to Use this Guide

This User Guide describes the LinkRunner 10G's testing functionality and basic elements of the Android interface.
The guide is meant for users who are know­ledgeable about network operations, tests, and measurements.
The LinkRunner 10G may also be referred to as just LinkRunner or the "unit" in this guide.
l Tap blue links to go to their destinations.
Underlined blue links open external
websites.
l Tap bookmarks in the list on the left to go
to the corresponding section.
l Touch headings in the Contents list that
starts on page 2 to go to the corresponding sections.
l To search for a word or phrase:
1. Tap the browser menu icon in the upper right.
2. Select Find in Page from the menu.
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3. Enter the search text.
4. Tap the find icon . This displays the text at the top of the screen. Touch the up and down arrows to search forwards and backwards for the text. In the image below, the user has searched on "LAN". Tap the highlight bars on the right to go to the corresponding manual text.
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1G/10G Fiber Port
RJ-45 Cable Test and Management Port
USB Type-A Port
Micro SD Card Slot
USB Type-C and Power Port
Touchscreen
Microphone
Power Button and LED
Volume Buttons
Speaker
RJ-45 Ethernet Port with Link and Activity LEDs
Camera
and
Flash
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Buttons and Ports

Button and port functions on your LinkRunner unit are described below.
FEATU RE DESCRIPTION
Fiber Port 1G/10GBASE-X
Connects to an SFP adapter and fiber cable for network testing. NOTE:100FX SFPs are not supported.
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FEATU RE DESCRIPTION
RJ-45 LAN Port 10M/100M/1G/
2.5G/5G/10G­BASE-T
Transmit LEDs
USB Type-A Port RJ-45 Cable Test
and Management Port
USB Type-C On-the-Go Port
Power Button and LED
Microphone
Camera and Flash
Micro SD Card Slot
Volume Buttons
Speaker
Connects to a copper Ethernet cabl e for network testing
Chargesthe unit if PoE Class 4 orhigheris available
GreenLED lit: Linked Yellow LED flashing: Activity Connects to any USB d evice
Connects to an Ethernetcable forpatch cable testing and unitmanagement
Connects to a USB Type-C connectorfor file transfer and tothe included AC adap ter for charging the unit
GreenLED:Unitis powered on Red LED:Unitis charging Allows voice input Captures imagesand acts as a
flashlight Used for removable storage
expansion(See Inserting a MicroSD Card below.)
Increase or decrease the audiovolume
Produces audio
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See Test and Management Ports for detailed explanations of the port functions.
Refer to the product Specifications if needed.
Inserting a Micro SD Card
A Micro SD card must be inserted with the
metal contacts facing the front
touchscreen) of the unit, as shown below.
The card should slide in easily when properly oriented. You may need a paperclip or thumbnail to carefully push the SD card in far enough to engage the spring mechanism for insertion and removal.
(towards the
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Using a Kensington Lock
The Kensington Lock slot is the right, front vent hole on the bottom of the unit, as shown below.
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Charging and Power

Your LinkRunner 10G includes a USB-C 15V/3A power adapter.
WCAUTION: Only the NetAlly-supplied power
adapter is supported.
To begin charging the internal Lithium Ion battery, plug the included power adapter into an AC outlet and the USB-C charging port on the left side of the unit. The Power LED button turns red when the unit is in charging mode and turns off at full charge. The unit fully charges in 2-4 hours via AC power.
When in charging mode (meaning the unit is off but plugged into an AC power source), the unit turns on once every 24 hours and top off the battery charge, then power off again.
Tap the power button briefly to view the battery level on the screen while the unit is in charging mode.
When on battery power only, the unit runs for 3-4 hours, depending on the type of testing being conducted.
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Powering On
l To start up the unit, hold down the power
button for approximately one second, until the power button LED turns green.
l When the display goes into Sleep mode, the
power LED remains on. Touch the power button briefly to wake up the display. Set the timing for display sleep and auto power off in the Device Settings.
l To shut down or restart, hold the power
button for one second until the “Power off” and "Restart" dialog box appears on the touchscreen, and then touch Power off or Restart.
l If the unit is unresponsive to a normal
power off, press and hold the power button for five seconds to perform a hard shutdown.
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Safety and Maintenance

Observe the following safety information:
Use only the Adapter provided to charge the battery.
Ensure that the Adapter is easily accessible.
Use the proper terminals and cables for all connections.
WCAUTION: To avoid possible electric shock
or personal injury, follow these guidelines:
l Do not use the product if it is damaged.
Before using the product, inspect the case, and look for cracked or missing plastic.
l Do not operate the product around
explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
l Do not try to service the product. There are
no serviceable parts.
l Do not replace the battery. There is risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type.
l Dispose of battery packs and electronics in
compliance with your institution's disposal instructions.
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l Use as directed. If this product is used in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
Safety Symbols
Warning or Caution: Risk of
W
damage to or destruction of equipment or software.
X
Warning: Risk of electrical shock.
Not for connection to a public
j
telephone system.
Class 1 Laser Product. Do not
*
look into the la ser.
Cleaning
To clean the display, use a lens cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth.
To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist with water or a weak soap.
Scratches on the dark-colored plastic can be removed by lightly scrubbing a 1:2 mixture of
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toothpaste to water onto the affected surface with a bristled brush.
WCAUTION: Do not use solvents or abrasive
materials that may damage the product.
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LinkRunner 10G User Guide

Home and Android Interface

This chapter explains how to use the features of the Android Home screen and user interface to navigate and organize your device.
The LinkRunner 10G interface supports many of the operations typical of any Android device. Use dragging and swiping motions on the touchscreen to navigate through apps, open side menus, drag down the Notification Panel from the Status Bar at the top of the Home screen, or drag up the Apps screen from the bottom.

Home Screen

Home and Android Interface
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Home and Android Interface
Like other Android devices, your LinkRunner 10G Home screen is customizable. The image above shows the default configuration, but you can add, remove, and reorganize app icons and widgets to serve your purposes.
You can also create more Home pages by touching, holding, and dragging an app icon to the right from the main Home screen.
See the Apps screen section for instructions on adding more apps to your Home pages.
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Navigating the Android System

The navigation actions you can perform to move through screens and panels on the LinkRunner 10G are the same as those you would use to navigate an Android phone or tablet.
The main device navigation buttons appear at the bottom of the touch screen.
The back icon returns to the previous screen.
The circle icon opens the Home screen.
The square icon displays your recently used applications for easily switching between then. This is also the screen where you can close, or stop, the open applications.
TIP: Double tap the square icon to switch back to the previous app you were using and to switch back and forth between two app screens (like a testing app and this User Guide).
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Swiping
Touch and drag your finger or "swipe" up, down, left, and right to move through pages of the Home screen and applications, scroll up or down, and pull out navigation drawers and panels.
Long Pressing
Touch and hold or "long press" files or application icons to reveal additional operations.
For example, you can long press a file name in the Files Application to reveal the top toolbar with options for sharing , deleting, or moving the file.
Additional options often appear in an overflow menu, designated by the action overflow icon
.
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You can also long press on text on most screens to open options for copying and sharing the text.
Left-Side Navigation Drawer
Touch the Menu icon or swipe right in the
Files app to open the navigation drawer. It
displays the folders in your file system.
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NOTE: In the Files app, you may need to tap the action overflow icon at the top right and select Show Internal Storage to navigate to the LinkRunner-10G folder and sub-folders, as shown above.
See the Navigation Drawer topic for more.
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Home and Android Interface

Android Status Bar and Notifications

The Status Bar across the top of the screen displays notification icons from the Android system as well as LinkRunner 10G-specific icons related to your network connections and test statuses.
See Test and Port Status Notifications for details about the icons and notifications related to LinkRunner 10G network connections, testing, and management.
Touch and swipe down on the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.

Notification Panel

The Notification Panel contains notifications from your device, such as downloads and installs, inserted hardware, captured screenshots, app and connection statuses, and updates. The panel also displays common Android settings icons for quick access.
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Swipe (touch and drag) downwards on the Status Bar at very top of the screen to slide down the Notification Panel.
l Touch the title and down arrow on a
notification (or swipe down on it) to expand the box and view more details or options.
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l Touch the middle of a notification to open
the related app, image, or device settings or to perform other related actions.
l Swipe left on a notification to dismiss it.
NOTE: Because they are essential to the LinkRunner testing functions, you cannot dismiss the test and management port- related test and port status notifications.
l Touch CLEAR ALL at the lower right of the
panel to dismiss all Android System noti­fications.
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Home and Android Interface

Apps Screen and Store

To access the apps that are not shown on the Home screen, swipe up on the Home screen or touch the up arrow icon .
The Apps screen displays all the apps on your device. The image above is an example. Your
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Apps screen may contain different third-party apps.
l Tap an app's icon to open the app.
l Hold and drag an icon upwards to add it to
your Home screens.
l Touch and hold (long press) an icon to view
App Info or access widgets you can add to the Home screen and other actions you can perform.
App Store
From the Home Screen or Apps Screen, open the NetAlly App Store to download third­party Android applications to use on your LinkRunner 10G.
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Touch the search icon to search for an App.
To request that an App be added to the App Store, visit the Apps page at Link-Live.com, and select the floating action button (FAB) at
the lower right corner to Request or
Upload an App.
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Home and Android Interface

Device Settings

To access the Android system device settings, touch the Settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen.
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Use the device settings screen to adjust the display, sound, and date/time; view installed applications and memory devices; connect to
Wi-Fi; or reset to factory defaults.

Quick Settings Panel

You can also access some of the most common device settings, like Wi-Fi, from the Quick Settings Panel by swiping down from the
Status Bar at the top of the touchscreen.
Swipe down twice to open the full Quick Settings Panel.
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l Touch and drag the slider control at the top
of the panel to adjust the screen's bright­ness.
l Tap an icon in the panel to enable or
disable the corresponding feature. For example, you can turn the unit's Wi-Fi or screen Auto-rotate functions on or off from the quick settings.
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l Touch and hold an icon to open the
relevant device setting screen, if there is one. For example, touch and hold the Wi-Fi icon to open Android's Wi-Fi settings or the Auto-Rotate icon to open Display settings.
l Tap the pencil icon at the bottom of the
Quick Settings Panel to configure the icon controls that appear in the panel.
Auto Power Off
Activating the Auto Power Off function helps to extend the battery run time.
1. From the Device Settings , select Display.
2. On the Display settings screen, touch Device auto power off.
3. In the pop-up dialog box, select how long you want the unit to remain On with no activity occurring. The unit automatically powers off after the selected period of inactivity has passed.
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Similarly, you can adjust the setting that controls when the display goes into Sleep mode from the Display settings screen.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi

NOTE: Wi-Fi connectivity requires the use of a supported external USB adapter:
l Edimax N150
l Edimax AC1200
To connect your LinkRunner to a Wi-Fi network, access the Android Wi-Fi Device Settings using either method below:
l Open the device Wi-Fi settings from the
main Device Settings screen by touching the Settings icon and selecting Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
l Open device Wi-Fi settings from the Quick
Settings panel by dragging down the top
Status Bar and touching and holding (long pressing) the Wi-Fi icon.
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Home and Android Interface
Either path opens the Wi-Fi settings screen.
1. Ensure the Wi-Fi feature is On.
2. Touch an available Wi-Fi network in the list.
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3. Enter the network's security credentials.
Most networks only require a password, but depending on the security settings, some may also require a company username, EAP type, authentication type, certificate, or other credentials.
4. After entering credentials, touch CONNECT.
The network you selected moves to the top of the list, and your connection status is displayed below its name in device and quick settings.
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The Status Bar displays the Wi-Fi status icon
at the top right of the screen.

Captive Portals

When you try to connect to a network with a Captive Portal requirement, this Android noti­fication icon appears in the top Status Bar. Drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification.
Touch the notification to open a web browser window where you can enter the required information for the captive portal. When finished, you can access the internet through the connected network.
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If you are trying to connect to a network with a captive portal, but the Android notification is not appearing, check that the Captive Porta l
Detection setting is enabled in Device Settings
> Network & Internet.
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Sharing

LinkRunner 10G allows you to “share” images and files like you would on any Android device. When you see the Share icon , touch it to view your configured sharing options.
For example, the image below shows an expanded Screenshot notification from the top
notification panel.
Touch SHARE to open the “Share with” pop-up dialog, where you can choose a sharing method, such as email, messaging, or uploading to Link-Live Cloud Service online.
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Sharing Files to Link-Live

From the “Share with” dialog box (and other screens on the LinkRunner), touch the Link- Live option to share (upload) a file to Link-Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com.
Files can be attached to a test result or uploaded individually to the Uploaded Files page on Link-Live.
The example below shows the Link-Live sharing screen for a screenshot image.
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The SAVE TOLAST TEST RESULT option attaches the image to your most recently run AutoTest, Performance, iPerf, or Cable Test result on Link-Live.com.
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Sharing from the Files App

Files from internal or external storage can also be shared to Link-Live.com from the Android
Files app. You can upload one selected file
or multiple files at once.
1. With the Files app opened, navigate to the folder containing the files you want to share using the left-side navigation drawer.
2. Long press on one or multiple files to select it.
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3. Touch the share icon in the top toolbar.
4. If needed, touch the Link-Live option.
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5. Enter any Comments you would like attached to your file.
6. Select SAVE TO LAST TEST RESULT or SAVE TO UPLOADED FILES.
You files are uploaded and viewable on Link­Live.com.
See the Link-Live chapter for more information on using Link-Live with your LinkRunner 10G.

Saving a Screenshot

On the LinkRunner 10G unit, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time for one second to save a screenshot of the current screen. (See Buttons
and Ports for button locations).
When a screenshot is taken, the unit beeps and displays the captured screenshot notification in the Notification Panel. Open the notification to share the image using Link-Live, Bluetooth, or another configured application.
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LinkRunner 10G User Guide

LinkRunner 10G Settings and Tools

The LinkRunner 10G features a common set of tools and General Settings that apply to multiple NetAlly apps and testing behaviors. This chapter covers settings, icons, and notifications speci fic to LinkRunner 10G.
(See the Device Settings topic for information on the Android system settings.)
Access common settings and informational screens for the NetAlly testing apps (like AutoTest or Capture) by opening the left-side Navigation Drawers or Settings .
General Sett ings and Tools

Navigation Drawer

Many Android apps, including the NetAlly test apps, contain additional settings, tools, and information in a "navigation drawer" that slides out from the left side of the screen.
To open the navigation drawer:
l Touch the menu icon at the top left of
the testing application screens.
l Touch and drag (swipe) to the right from
the very left side of the app screens.
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As an example, the AutoTest navigation drawer (above) provides access to the enabled AutoTest
profiles, AutoTest Settings, General Settings,
and the About screen.
Settings for each specific app are described in the chapter for the app.
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About Screen

The About screen displays the serial number, MAC addresses, software versions, SFP details
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and current AllyCare contract status for your LinkRunner 10G.
If a User-Defined MAC is enabled in the NetAlly apps' General Settings or in the "Wired Profile
Settings" on page183, (User-defined) appears
next to the MAC address on the About screen.

Exporting Logs

The About screen contains the Export Logs function, which allows you to save your unit's logs for analysis by NetAlly's technical support team.
Touch the EXPORT LOGS link on the About screen to download a .tgz file to the Downloads folder on your unit. Open the Files app to transfer the file using email or another method. (See Managing Files.)
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Test and Management Ports

The LinkRunner 10G has two wired RJ-45 copper ports and a fiber port, each with specific test or management functions described in this section.
Either the top copper port or fiber port can act as the Wired Test Port, so in total, the LinkRunner has two network interfaces: 1 Wired Test, and 2 Wired Management.
Refer to Buttons and Ports and the technical
Specifications if needed.
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Configuring the Ports

The NetAlly apps' General Settings control LinkRunner's use of the test and management ports. The General Settings are accessible from the left-side navigation drawer in NetAlly's testing apps, such as AutoTest, Capture, and iPerf.
The app-specific settings for many of the individual NetAlly testing apps (like the iPerf Settings above) also let you choose which ports the app uses for its test or analysis.
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All of the ports are described below next to their corresponding status icons.
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Test Ports

LinkRunner runs Wired AutoTests, Captures, Discovery, and comprehensive network analyses over the test ports. You must run an AutoTest Wired Profile in order to establish a link on the Wired test ports. If the AutoTest app is not currently open, the last Wired Profile in the profile list runs automatically when you power on the unit or LinkRunner detects a new copper link in the top Wired Test Port. Wired fiber connections must be started manually in the
AutoTest app.
NOTE: If both the top fiber and copper ports are connected to an active network, the LinkRunner uses the fiber link as the Wired Test Port connection.
Wired Copper Test Port: The copper test port is the RJ-45 port on the top of the unit. To disable, unplug the connection.
Wired Fiber Test Port: The SFP and fiber test port is also on the top of the unit. To disable, unplug the connection.
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Management Port

LinkRunner can run Discovery, Ping/TCP Connect tests, Path Analysis, and iPerf tests on the management port, but not AutoTests, packet captures, or Performance tests.
The Management Port provide a more stable network connection than the Test Ports, as the Test Ports may frequently drop link and reconnect or resume scanning.
Wired Management Port: The wired management port is the RJ-45 port on the left side of the unit.
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Test and Port Status Notifications

LinkRunner 10G shows notifications from the NetAlly testing apps and unit ports in the top Status Bar and Notification Panel. Swipe down on the Status Bar to view the notifications.
On each notification, you can touch the title and down arrow to expand the box and view more details or options.
The following LinkRunner icons may appear in your Status Bar with the meanings described.
NOTE: Read Test and Management Ports for descriptions of the port functions.
Also, see General Settings for settings that control port functions.
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Test Port Notifications

Active network connections on the test ports are established using the AutoTest app.
A Wired Test Port connection, called the "Wired Port" in app settings, is established in either the top RJ-45 Ethernet port or the top Fiber port.
NOTE: If both the fiber and top copper ports are connected to an active network, the LinkRunner uses the fiber link as the "Wired Port" for testing.
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Periodic AutoTest is running or has
completed. When Periodic AutoTest is running,
the Wired Test Port may not be available to
other testing apps.

Management Port Notifications

A Management Port connection is established through the left-side RJ-45 Management port and/or the main Android Wi­Fi adapter.
A Wired Ma nagement Port connection is established through the left-side RJ-45 Management port. Its details are displayed
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under the Management Port notification (above).
If your Management connection is lost, the following notification displays.

Discovery Notifications

The Discovery notifications show the progress of the discovery process. See the Discovery app chapter for more information.
The active discovery process is running and
has progressed to the specified percentage.
No links are currently available for active discovery, either because none of the ports enabled for discovery are connected or AutoTest is running. Discovery is temporarily disabled when AutoTest is running.

VNC/Link-Live Remote

A remote VNC connection is active through
a standalone VNC client and/or the Remote
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function in Link-Live Cloud Service.
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LinkRunner 10G General Settings

LinkRunner's General Settings control test and management-related connections that affect multiple test apps.
Access the General Settings from the left-side
navigation drawer in the NetAlly testing
apps, such as AutoTest, Discovery, Capture, iPerf, etc.
See also Test and Management Ports and Test
and Port Status Notifications for related
information on port functionality and status icons.
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Wired

Wired General Settings control functions of the
Wired Test Port.
Test PoE before Link: By default, an AutoTest
Wired Profile performs the Link test before the
PoE test can complete. Enable this setting to make your LinkRunner complete the PoE test before the Link test. Enabling this setting forces PoE negotiation to be completed before estab­lishing link, improving compatibility with some switches.
Receive Only: Enabling this setting prevents the LinkRunner from transmitting packets on the
Wired Test Port. You can also use the Stop After
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function in Wired AutoTest Profile Settings to hide the AutoTest cards that require transmit capability. Set the AutoTest Stop After setting to Switch. Otherwise, when Receive Only is enabled, the Wired DHCP/Static IP test shows a Result Code of "Interface is configured to only receive packets," and the subsequent tests do not run.
User-Defined MAC: This setting affects the Wired
Test Port only. Tap the toggle switch to enable
a user-defined MAC address. When enabled, an additional User-Defined MAC field appears under the toggle setting. Touch the lower field to enter your desired MAC address for the LinkRunner. When a User-Defined MAC is enabled, (User-defined) appears next to the MAC address on the About screen and on relevant test result screens.
NOTE:This definition can be overridden by a profile-based user-defined MAC. See "
Wired Connection Settings" on page187 for
more information.
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Management

These settings affect management-related functions on the LinkRunner, including remote access.
VNC
Touch VNC to open the VNC settings screen and configure your unit's VNC connections for remote operation.
See Remote Access for more information about connecting to a VNC client or Link-Live Remote.
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Allow VNC Connections: Touch the toggle button to enable or disable remote connections from VNC clients.
Port number: Touch to enter a port number other than the default.
Password: Touch to enter a password, which a VNC user must enter to access the LinkRunner interface remotely.
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NOTE: If you set a Password here in the VNC settings, the password is required to connect to both a standalone VNC client and the Remote feature at Link-Live.com.
Web viewer: Touch the toggle to enable or disable web viewer access.
Web viewer port: Touch to enter a port number other than the default.
Link-Live Remote
This setting enables or disables the LinkRunner's remote control function in Link-
Live Cloud Service at Link-Live.com.
NOTE: The Link-Live Remote feature is only available to customers with an active AllyCare subscription. Your LinkRunner must be claimed. See NetAlly.com/Support for more information.
Access the Remote function on the Units page at Link-Live.com by selecting the claimed LinkRunner 10G.
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Ethernet
DHCP: This setting controls IP address
assignment of the RJ-45 Wired Management
Port on the left side of the LinkRunner. By
default, DHCPis enabled. Touch this field and tap the toggle button to disable DHCP and enter static IP information.

Preferences

Distance Unit: This is the unit LinkRunner uses
for distance measurements in the testing apps, specifically Cable Test. Touch the field to switch between Feet and Meters.
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Trending Graphs

Many of the LinkRunner 10G testing apps feature time-based line graphs of recorded meas­urements, which you can pan and zoom to view different time intervals. For example, the image below shows the Response Time graph from the Ping Test Results Screen.
These graphs update in real time and save and display data for up to 24 hours (depending on test type and/or link status).
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Under each graph, a legend table indicates the measurements that correspond to each plotted color.
For another example, the image below shows the Capture app graph.
l To pan, or move backward and forward in
time, touch and drag (swipe) left and right
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on each graph.
l To zoom in on a specific point in time,
double tap the point on the graph. The view zooms in 2x (or displays half the amount of time) for each double tap.
l To zoom in or out, decreasing or increasing
the time interval displayed, drag the slider or tap the slider bar below the graphs.
⸰ The largest time interval (maximum
zoom out) is the total time data has accumulated.
l To reset the graph to the default time
interval, tap the zoom reset icon .
⸰ The zoom reset icon appears once you
have zoomed or panned on the graph.
⸰ The default time interval varies across
different apps.
The following apps and screens contain trending graphs:
l Ping/TCP – Ping Test l Capture l Discovery – Interface Statistics l Performance
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Common Icons

The icons below appear in multiple NetAlly test and Android apps.
Menu Icon - opens the left navigation drawer or other menus
Refresh Icon - restarts testing and measuring on the current screen
Settings Icon - opens configuration options for the current app
Save Icon - saves settings or files or loads saved configurations
Floating Action Button (FAB) - opens the Floating Action Menu, which contains additional actions
Action Overflow Icon - contains addi­tional actions
Directional Arrows (or Carets) ­indicate the ability to "drill in," open a screen, or expand a panel for more detailed information, or to change the order of a list
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For explanations of the LinkRunner icons that appear in the Status Bar at the top of the screen, see Test and Port Status Notifications.

Floating Action Button (FAB) and Menu

Many Android applications, including NetAlly's AutoTest and Discovery apps, feature a Floating Action Button or "FAB" that opens a floating action menu with more options for analysis.
The FAB on the main AutoTest app screen allows you to add new testing Profiles.
The FAB on the Discovery app's Details screen opens other apps for further testing of the selected device.
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Floating action menus that appear in the testing applications are described more spe­cifically in the relevant chapters. For example, see Discovery App Floating Action Menu in the
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Discovery app chapter for a more detailed illus­tration.
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Common Tools

Web Browser/Chromium

Some of the testing apps, like AutoTest, Ping/TCP, and Discovery, give you the option to Browse to internet addresses using a web browser application. LinkRunner has Google Chromium pre-installed.

Telnet/SSH

Starting with v1.1, LinkRunner has the JuiceSSH application pre-installed. Both the AutoTest and Discovery apps provide options to start a Telnet or SSH session using the current device address. Selecting these options opens JuiceSSH and starts a session. You can also open JuiceSSH from the Apps screen.
The JuiceSSH app maintains a list of previous connections. When opened from a NetAlly app, JuiceSSH uses the first connection in the list that matches the IPv4 address or device name and type. If no match is found, a new connection entry is created and used.
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As a third-party app, JuiceSSH contains its own tutorials. For additional help, touch the action overflow button at the top right of the JuiceSSH app screen, and select View our FAQ.
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Camera and Flashlight

The camera lens and flash are located on the back of the unit. (See Buttons and Ports.)
The Camera application is located in the Apps screen and on the Home screen by default. Tap the icon to open the camera app and take a photo, which you can then share to other applications.
Additionally, once a Wired AutoTest Profile has completed, the floating action button appears and provides the option of opening the camera application to take and attach a picture to the AutoTest result uploaded to Link-Live Cloud
Service.
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The Flashlight feature can be accessed from the
Quick Settings Panel by swiping down twice
from the top of the screen.
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LinkRunner 10G User Guide

Software Management

This chapter explains how to save and transfer files, reset app and device defaults, update your software, and remotely access your LinkRunner 10G.
Tap a link below to skip to your desired topic:
Managing Files
Updating Software
Remote Access
Resetting App Defaults
Restoring Factory Defaults
Software Management

Managing Files

In LinkRunner 10G's Android operating system, images, documents, and other files reside in a folder system, where you can copy, move, and paste them between folders or to external storage locations.
See also Navigating LinkRunner 10G.

Files Application

The Files app allows you to access the files saved on your LinkRunner. Touch the icon at the bottom of the Home Screen (or from the
Apps screen) to manage your files.
NOTE: In the Files app, you may need to tap the action overflow icon at the top right and select Show Internal Storage to navigate to the LinkRunner-10G folder and sub-folders, as shown below.
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l Tap a folder or file to open it.
l Long press on folders or files to select
multiple and to view additional file man­agement operations in the top toolbar, including the Share and Delete buttons.
l Tap the action overflow icon to see even
more actions, such as to create a new folder, move a file, delete an item, and to
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show or hide the main internal storage folder.
l Open the left-side navigation drawer to
easily navigate through the top-level folders and attached storage devices.
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How to Move or Copy a File

1. Long press on a file to select it. You can then select more files as needed by tapping them.
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2. Touch the overflow icon at the top right.
3. Select Copy to... or Move to.... Your
selected action button appears at the bottom of the screen.
4. Navigate to the folder where you want to move or copy the file.
5. Touch the Move or Copy button at the bottom of the screen.

Using a Micro SD Card

To use a Micro SD card for storage, insert it into the Micro SD card slot on the left side of your LinkRunner 10G. See Inserting a Micro SD card.
A Micro SD card icon appears in the Status Bar at the top of the screen. Pull down the top
Notification Panel to reveal the SD card noti-
fication.
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The SD card storage location is also available from the Files application.
WCAUTION: As with any Android device, use
the EJECT function before physically removing your Micro SD card from the USB port to avoid potential corruption of your storage device's file system.

Using a USB Drive

Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port on the top of the LinkRunner.
A USB icon appears in the Status Bar at the top of the screen. Pull down the top Noti-
fication Panel to reveal the USB drive noti-
fication.
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The USB storage location is now available from the Files application.
WCAUTION: As with any Android device, use
the EJECT function before physically removing your USB drive from the USB port to avoid potential corruption of your storage device's file system.

Ejecting Storage Media

You can eject storage media from the expanded Android notification (as shown above) in the Notification Panel or from the left-side navigation drawer in the Files app (below).
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Using a USB Type-C to USB Cable

1. Plug a USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the left side of the LinkRunner, and connect to a PC or tablet.
2. On the LinkRunner Unit, open the Android device settings by tapping the Settings icon at the bottom of the Home screen.
3. Select Connected devices.
4. On the Connected devices screen, select USB.
5. In the pop-up dialog, touch Transfer files to enable file transfer.
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NOTE: LinkRunner does not charge through a USB cable connected to a PC.
6. On your PC or tablet, navigate to the LinkRunner 10G folder if it does not pop up automatically. From there, you can move, copy, and paste files to and from the LinkRunner 10G's file system.
WCAUTION: As with any Android device, use
the EJECT function before physically dis­connecting the USB cable from your PC or LinkRunner to avoid potential corruption of your storage device's file system. See Ejecting
Storage Media above.
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Updating Software

Your LinkRunner 10G accesses software updates from the Link-Live Cloud Service "Over-the-Air" (OTA). However, you can also manually download and install updates if you do not want to claim your unit to Link-Live. See
Manual Updates below.
Over-the-Air Updates
You must create an account and "claim" your LinkRunner 10G unit at Link-Live.com for the LinkRunner to find and download software updates. See Getting Started in Link-Live.
The first time you claim your LinkRunner 10G to Link-Live, a software update may be available. If so, an update icon appears in the Status Bar. Slide down the Top Notification
Panel, and select the notification to update
your unit.
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1. To check for available software updates at any time, open the Link-Live App from the Home screen.
2. In the Link-Live App, touch the menu icon
or swipe right to open the left-side Nav-
igation Drawer.
3. Touch SoftwareUpda te. The Software Update screen opens and displays the version number of any available updates. You can touch the blue­linked Release Notes to read descriptions of the updated features in the new version.
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