LinkRunner™ AT 1000/2000
Published 01/2020
Copyright © 2012 NetAlly
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Network Auto-Tester
User Manual
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8
431 - 5 Commonwealth Ave, MA 01801 - TestEquipmentDepot.com
Contents
Title Page
I. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................1
Link-Live Cloud Service ....................................................................................................................................................1
LinkRunner Manager ........................................................................................................................................................1
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................................................1
The NetAlly Website .........................................................................................................................................................2
Register Your Product ......................................................................................................................................................2
Contact NetAlly .................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................................2
Cleaning the Tester ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Kit Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................................3
II. Physical Features ........................................................................................................................................4
Battery Charging and Life ................................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................7
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III. The Home Screen .......................................................................................................................................8
IV. Common Questions LinkRunner AT Can Answer ...................................................................................9
V. Link-Live Cloud Service .............................................................................................................................. 11
VI. Setting Up the Tester ................................................................................................................................. 12
IP Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................................12
VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration ....................................................................................................................................13
AutoTest Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................14
PoE Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Connect Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................15
General Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................15
Reflector Configuration (Model 2000 only) ...................................................................................................................16
VII. Additional LinkRunner Tools .................................................................................................................... 17
LinkRunner Information .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Manage Files .....................................................................................................................................................................17
Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................................................18
Update Firmware .............................................................................................................................................................19
Transfer Saved Profiles to/from LinkRunner Manager ...............................................................................................20
Set Language ....................................................................................................................................................................20
VIII. Using AutoTest, Switch, and Cable Test ..................................................................................................21
Using AutoTest .................................................................................................................................................................21
Using the Nearest Switch Test ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Using the Cable Test ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
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IX. Using the PoE Feature ............................................................................................................................... 23
X. Using the Reflector Feature (Model 2000 only) ...................................................................................... 27
XI. Using the Fiber Connection (Model 2000 only) ....................................................................................... 27
XII. Saving a Report ........................................................................................................................................... 28
XIII. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Environmental Specifications .........................................................................................................................................29
General Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
LinkRunner Manager Software ......................................................................................................................................31
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List of Figures
Figure Page
1. Physical Features of LinkRunner AT.......................................................................................................................... 4
2. How to Remove/Replace the Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 6
3. The Home Screen ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Tools Menu................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5. IP Configuration Screen.............................................................................................................................................. 12
6. VLAN/MAC/Proxy Configuration Screen ................................................................................................................... 13
7. AutoTest Configuration Screen.................................................................................................................................. 14
8. PoE Configuration Screen........................................................................................................................................... 14
9. Connect Configuration Screen................................................................................................................................... 15
10. General Configuration Screen ................................................................................................................................... 15
11. Reflector Settings Screen............................................................................................................................................ 16
12. Reflector Default Configuration Screen.................................................................................................................... 16
13. LinkRunner Information Screen with Connected Fiber Adapter........................................................................... 17
14. AutoTest Configuration Screen.................................................................................................................................. 21
15. AutoTest Results Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 21
16. Expanded Test Results................................................................................................................................................ 21
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17. Nearest Switch Results................................................................................................................................................22
18. Cable Test Results........................................................................................................................................................22
19. PoE Configuration on LR-AT model 1000..................................................................................................................23
20. PoE Configuration on LR-AT model 2000..................................................................................................................23
21. AutoTest results - PoE without TruePower...............................................................................................................24
22. Switch - PoE without TruePower................................................................................................................................24
23. AutoTest results - PoE with TruePower.....................................................................................................................25
24. Switch - PoE with TruePower......................................................................................................................................25
25. AutoTest results - PoE with TruePower and Measured Load.................................................................................26
26. Reflector Mode Screen................................................................................................................................................27
27. Fiber Connected Switch Results.................................................................................................................................27
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LinkRunner AT 1000/2000
Network Auto-Tester
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LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester enables
quick verification of Ethernet copper and fiber (2000 model
only) cables as well as network connectivity and availability.
The tester also identifies the network device to which it is
connected, measures and displays PoE voltage and
configuration, generates reports, and serves as a packet
reflector for performance tests conducted with other NetAlly
products.
The included Link-Live Cloud Service provides automated
reporting and options for organizing test results while the
LinkRunner Manager application allows you to save custom
test profiles, manually load results, and update firmware.
NTRODUCTION
Link-Live Cloud Service
The Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for
collecting, tracking, and organizing your test results, which
are automatically uploaded to Link-Live once configured.
See “Link-Live Cloud Service,” page 11.
LinkRunner Manager
LinkRunner Manager is a Windo
updating your LinkRunner AT software, creating profiles,
storing results, and generating reports. You can install
LinkRunner Manager from the included CD or download the
app
ws PC application for
About this Manual
This User Manual is designed to be easy to navigate on a
screen, with Adobe PDF Bookmarks to the left, and blue
hyperlinks that point to other parts of the manual. Blue
underlined links go to external resources on the internet.
LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester is hereafter
referred to as the LinkRunner AT or LR-AT.
Safety Information
Table 1 gives descriptions of the safety symbols used on the
Tester and in this manual.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
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Warning or Caution: Risk of damage to or
destruction of equipment or software.
Warning: Risk of electrical shock.
NOT FOR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC
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TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
CERTIFIED TO CANADIAN AND US STANDARDS
This product complies with the WEEE
Directive marking requirements. The affixed
label indicates that you must not discard this
electrical/electronic product in domestic
household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the
equipment typ
I, this product is classed as category 9
“Monitoring and Control Instrumentation”
product. Do not dispose of this product as
unsorted municipal waste.
es in the WEEE Directive Annex
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Meets Australia EMC Requirements.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. DO NOT LOOK
INTO LASER
WWarnings
Use only the AC adapter provided to charge the
battery.
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,
llow these guidelines:
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Do not use this product if it is damaged. Before
using the product, inspect the case. Look for
crac
ked or missing plastic.
Do not operate the product around explosive
gas, vapo
No serviceable parts.
Do not try to service.
If this product is used in a manner not specified
by the
by the
r or dust.
manufacturer, the protection provid
product may be impaired.
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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.
Warning Class 1 Laser Product
WCautions
Use the proper terminals and cable for all
connections.
Cleaning the Tester
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.
Caution
To prevent damage to the display or the case, do not
use solvents or abrasive materials.
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HYSICAL FEATURES
Figure 1. Physical Features of LinkRunner AT
Physical Features
On/off key.
Makes a selection on the screen.
Shows the previous screen.
Softkeys. The function of the softkey
is shown above the key.
Cable test wire mapping input.
Connect the cable from the top
Ethernet port to this port to view
the wire map details.
Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-X port.
Fiber port. Use one of the many
supported SFP adapters to connect
to the network.
Tx/Rx - The LED blinks when the
tester transmits and receives data.
The LED is on when the tester is
linked to the network.
Full-color LCD.
Softkeys. The function of the softkey
is shown above the key.
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Shows the Home screen.
O
: Clears the current measurement data.
P
: Saves the current measurements data into a report
file, which can be transferred to the LinkRunner Manager
PC application.
NOTE: If you are using Link-Live Cloud Service, results are
automatically uploaded, and you do not need to save
report files manually. See “Link-Live Cloud Service,”
page 11.
Navigation keys. The outer ring of keys (four) perform
the left/right and up/down screen navigation.
Connector for the AC adapter.
USB port for connection to a PC.
Kensington lock slot.
Screw for the battery pack.
The LED turns on when you connect the AC adapter. The
LED is red when the battery is charging and green when
the battery is fully charged.
Physical Features
Battery Charging and Life
LinkRunner AT 1000 model includes a AA battery pack.
LinkRunner AT 2000 model includes a rechargeable Lithiumion battery pack.
Additional AA and Li-ion battery packs are available
separately.
To charge the Li-ion battery, connect the AC adapter to the
battery connector (see Figure 1 number ). You can use the
tester while you charge the battery.
When the tester is off, the battery charges in approximately 3
hours. The Li-ion battery life is approximately 6 hours during
typical operation. The AA battery life is approximately 3
hours.
An icon in the upper-left corner of the screen shows the
battery status .
NOTE: Do not leave the Li-ion battery pack in high
temperatures, such as in a car on a sunny day.
The Li-ion battery will not charge if the internal
temperature of the tester is above 113ºF (45ºC).
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