The LinkIQ™ Network+Cable Tester is designed to provide trusted cable testing along with network testing professionals need to do their jobs. LinkIQ™ validates cable performance (up to 10 Gig) using frequency-based measurements and provides distance to fault information along with a wire map of the cable under test. The LinkIQ™ also performs ping tests to verify connectivity and nearest switch diagnostics to identify key network issues and validate switch configuration eliminating the need of using another device.

Additional features include, Analog and Digital Toning, Port Blink, Remote Office Locators, and the ability to manage results via LinkWare™ PC.

Cable Testing You Trust:

The LinkIQ is capable of measuring lengths up to 1000 feet (305 m) and provides distance to faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cable. Using the remote ID allows for a complete wire map of the cable pairs which helps identify miswired and split pairs. The primary cable testing feature of LinkIQ is the cable performance test which qualifies the cabling bandwidth from 10BASE-T to 10GBASE-T (10 Mb/s up to 10 Gb/s). It performs these tests via frequency-based measurements.

Using IEEE-standards-based measurements ensures that tested links meet performance requirements as opposed to transmission testers which only prove that the specific test devices can communicate over the link. Operators may set performance requirements from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s for a simple pass/fail indication.

Cable Testing You Need:

Along with the robust cable testing features, the LinkIQ also provides detailed information on the nearest connected switch and connectivity testing with IP ping. The LinkIQ negotiates with the switch to identify the advertised data rate (up to 10GBASE-T), half/full duplex identification, the switch name and IP address, port number, and VLAN info.

The ping test verifies connectivity to devices on the local network or the internet and supports both IPv4 and v6.  The LinkIQ’s address may be set up manually or through DHCP. Once set up, the ping test is run as part of the Autotest when a switch is detected.  Results of the ping test include identification and response time of each of four pings to the target, the DNS server and gateway.

In Depth PoE Testing:

While Power over Ethernet makes installation of devices such as security cameras and access points simpler, a survey by the Ethernet Alliance of over 800 installers, integrators and end users found that four of five respondents experienced difficulties in integrating PoE systems.  Part of this can be traced to the fact that the IEEE offers three PoE standards, the term “PoE” is not registered and there are a variety of non-standards-compliant implementations as well

To simplify PoE installation and troubleshooting, the LinkIQ displays the pairs where power is provided, including the different power levels and pairs for dual-signature implementations.  Further, the LinkIQ will actually place a load on the connection to ensure that the advertised power is actually being delivered by the switch across the cabling infrastructure. The LinkIQ has been certified by the Ethernet Alliance to IEEE-802.3™ PoE standards for reliable multivendor interoperability.

LinkWare Documentation:

The LinkIQ provides complete documentation abilities for the tests it performs.  Up to 1,000 results can be stored in the tester with descriptive names and recalled.  Test names and numbers automatically increment as each is saved (“Annex B-1”, “Annex B-2”, “Annex B-3”, etc.) saving lots of time when testing cable in sequence.

Report data may be exported to a PC for documentation purposes.  The LinkIQ uses LinkWare™ PC, Fluke Networks’ reporting software which supports a variety of testers going back 20 years and is the industry’s de facto reporting solution with tens of thousands of active users. LinkWare can be used to store the results as well as generate PDF reports.

Modern Design & Interface:

Like today’s smartphone, the LinkIQ is based on a gesture-based touchscreen that takes up nearly all the face of the instrument.  This makes it easy to display a large amount of information and provide clear, simple controls such as sliders and a full keyboard. While the LinkIQ can perform a variety of tests, the user interface is simplified so that there is a single TEST function. 

The results displayed are determined solely by what is connected to the unit’s single “RJ-45” connector. A single USB-C port provides connectivity to a computer for future software updates, reporting, and charging the unit. Like other Fluke Networks products, the LinkIQ is designed and tested in our environmental lab to ensure its ruggedness including vibration, temperature, humidity, electrostatic discharge and drop tests.

Additional Features:

• Language support for English, German, French, Japanese, Thai, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese
• Generates Analog or Digital tones compatible with the IntelliTone™ Probe or Pro3000™ to assist in locating cables in a wall or telecommunications room
• Blink Port light on switch to help identify the connected switch port
• Compatible with MicroScanner™ PoE Remote Identifiers for Ethernet outlet identification
• Touch Sensitive gesture-based display
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• Easy Feature and Network Testing Upgrades via USB-C via LinkWare™ PC
• Charging via standard USB-C port

What's Included In This Package:

• LinkIQ™ Main Unit
• Remote ID #1
• RJ45-RJ45 patch cord
• AC charger
• RJ45/11 universal coupler
• Carrying case

Active Network Diagnostics:

Feature	Description
Diagnostic Protocols	Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Fast Link Pulses (FLP) Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
IP Address Setup	LinkIQ address, DNS Server, Gateway for IPv4 or v6 either manually or via DHCP
IP Ping Test Results	Four response time results for target, DNS Server(s), Gateway, plus average and number lost.
Power Over Ethernet Compatibility	Ethernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, Hardware negotiation with signature resistance, Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP
Power Over Ethernet Measurements	Loaded Voltage (V) Loaded Power (W)
Port Blink	Blink the light of the connected port

 

Cable Test Specifications:

Feature	Description
Test Port	Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) plugs.
Commissioning Autotests	10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only. Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m
Cable Types	Balanced twisted-pair cabling Unshielded twisted-pair Screened twisted-pair 2-pair and/or 4-pair
Wire Map-Only Tests	Document wire map Length of each pair Diagnose split pairs User selectable T568A or T568B User selectable crossover settings (Straight through, Half-crossover, Full-crossover) Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m
Length (Maximum)	305 m (1000 ft)
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP)	User settable
Tone Generator	Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. Generates analogy tones compatible with general analog probes.
Remote ID Locators	Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or office outlets

 

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