netAlly LinkRunner G2 Enhanced Smart Network Tester User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- netAlly
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LinkRunner G2 Enhanced Smart Network Tester
User Guide
LinkRunner® G2
Enhanced Smart Network Tester
LinkRunner G2 Enhanced Smart Network Tester
Enhanced AutoTest diagnostics for copper and fiber Ethernet networks
LinkRunner® G2
Enhanced Smart Network Tester
Key Features
- Discover nearest switch name and port information via CDP/LLDP/EDP and verify link speed/duplex and connectivity to TCP/IP network with AutoTest
- Validate up to 90W Power over Ethernet (PoE) in one AutoTest – useful during IoT, VoIP and Wi-Fi deployment
- Install and run preferred Android-based apps for speed tests, device configuration, and workflow management with smartphone-like features
- Automate reporting and enable collaboration with test result upload and management via Link-Live™ Cloud Service
Overview
The LinkRunner G2 simplifies network validation and configuration of copper and fiber Ethernet networks, streamlining workflows by combining essential functions of installation and triage in a single, ruggedized unit. Accelerate deployments, speed problem identification, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of network operations with this next-generation Android-based tester. The LinkRunner G2 features an intuitive design that runs Android-based apps with smartphone-like features.
Key Features
Discover Nearest Switch
- Uses LLDP, CDP & EDP
- Displays nearest switch info:
– Switch name, model, and IP address
– Switch chassis, slot and port#
– VLAN’s supported
– Duplex and speed
– Signal strength
– Connection (MDI or MDI/X)
– Graphical representation of power on pairs
Power over Ethernet
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Validate loaded PoE performance
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Load circuit to stress:
– Switches
– Cabling and patch panels -
Measure voltage and pairs being used
Link-Live™
- Test results uploaded to the free Link-Live Cloud Service
- Dashboard of wired connectivity results
- Document network
AutoTest
- Li-ION battery can be charged via PoE
- Performs connectivity tests in seconds
- Quickly and accurately validate network health
- Test includes:
– Link speed and duplex
– RX pair, polarity and signal level
– 802.1x authentication
– Discover nearest switch/slot/port and all VLANs provisioned
– DHCP discovery with Option 43/60/150 support
– Gateway and DNS server availability and responsiveness
– Ping or TCP port connectivity to unlimited user defined targets
Reflector & Tools
- Cable test (wiremap, open & short) & IntelliTone™ cable tracing
- VLAN monitor that shows traffic distribution of top 9 VLANs
- Packet capture up to 2G Bytes
Models & Accessories
| Model Number/Name | Description |
|---|---|
| LR-G2 | Includes: (1) LinkRunner G2 with Li-ION battery, power supply with |
regional power plugs, WireView Cable ID #1, Inline RJ-45 coupler, USB 2.0 to
Micro USB cable, 8G Micro SD card, coupler, Quick Start Guide, and small soft
case.
LR-G2-1YS| 1 year AllyCare Support for LR-G2, LR-G2-KIT, LR-G2-LS-KIT (covers
LR-G2 only) and LR-G2-ACKG2-CBO (covers LR-G2 only)
LR-G2-3YS| 3 year AllyCare Support for LR-G2, LR-G2-KIT, LR-G2-LS-KIT (covers
LR-G2 only) and LR-G2-ACKG2-CBO
(covers LR-G2 only)
LR-G2-KIT| Includes: (1) LinkRunner G2 with Li-ION battery, power supply with
regional power plugs, WireView
cable ID #1-#6, Inline RJ-45 coupler, USB 2.0 to Micro USB cable, 8G Micro SD
card, holster,
accessory pouch, coupler, Quick Start Guide, and medium soft case.
LR-G2-LS-KIT| Includes: (1) LinkRunner G2 with Li-ION battery, power supply
with regional power plugs, WireView Cable ID #1, Inline RJ-45 coupler, USB 2.0
to Micro USB cable, 8 G Micro SD card, Quick Start Guide, (2) LinkSprinter,
and (2) LinkSprinter holster, and small soft case.
LR-G2-ACKG2-CBO| Includes (1) LinkRunner G2 with Li-ION battery, (2) power
supplies with regional power plugs, automoblie power charger, WireView Cable
ID #1-#6, Inline RJ-45 coupler, (2) USB 2.0 to Micro USB cable, 8G Micro SD
card, (2) holsters, accessory pouch, (1) AirCheck G2 Wi-Fi Tester, (1) Test
Accessory, Quick Start Guides, external directional antenna, and soft carrying
cases (small, medium, large).
Specifications
| General | 3.8 in x 7.7 in x 1.6 in (9.7 cm x 19.6 cm x 4.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 oz (0.51 kg) |
| Weight | Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (3.6 V, 6 Ah, 21 Wh) |
| Battery | Typical operating life is 4 hours. Typical charge time is 3 hours. |
| Battery life | 5.0 in color LCD with capacitive touch screen (480 x 800 pixels) |
| Display | 1-key elastometric (power only) |
| Keypad | Micro USB on-the-go port |
| Host interface | USB 2.0 Type A port |
| USB port | Supports Micro SD |
| SD card slot | Pair length, crossed, reversed and distance to open, short, |
split
Cable test| Digital tone: [455 KHz]; Analog tones: [400 Hz, 1 KHz]
Tone generator| RJ-45 copper port 10/100/1000BASE-T. Fiber adapter port. Fiber
port supports standard SFP.
Ports| AC input 90-264 V AC 48-62 Hz input power DC output 15 Vdc at 2 amps or
RJ-45 via PoE
External AC adapter/ charger|
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