netAlly LR10G-100-KIT LinkRunner 10G Professional Kit User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- netAlly
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LinkRunner®
10G Quick Start Guide
The LinkRunner® 10G is a rugged, hand-held tool for testing and analyzing wired copper and fi ber Ethernet networks. This Multi-Gig Network Tester features applications developed by NetAlly for wired network measurement and validation.
| AutoTest – Verify your network layers 1 through 7 in seconds.
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| Capture – Record packets at up to 10G line rate with intuitive fi lters.
| Path Analysis ( AllyCare-Enabled) – Trace Layer 2 and 3 routes.
| iPerf – Test wired connections to a NetAlly Test Accessory or iPerf server.
| App Store – Download and install third-party Android applications.
| LAMBERT ™ – Qualify layer 1 copper/fi ber media for error-free operation.
| The Discovery and Path Analysis apps are available to customers with
AllyCare Support. Visit NetAlly.com/Support for more information.
| Ping/TCP – Validate and monitor responsiveness and connectivity.
| Discovery ( AllyCare-Enabled) – Identify and analyze all devices on your
network.
| Performance – Measure up to four streams at a 10G line rate.
| Link-Live – Upload, manage and analyze results and data in the Cloud.
| Cable Test – Determine the length, status, and wiretapping, and employ
toning.
View the complete User Guide from the Home screen of your LinkRunner 10G.
Power Up and Connect
Your LinkRunner 10G includes a USB-C 15V/3A (45 W) power adapter. Other USB-C power adapters are not supported.
- To begin charging the internal battery, plug the included power adapter into the left-side USB-C port. The unit will fully charge in 2-3 hours via AC power. The power LED button turns red when the unit is charging and off at full charge. Press it briefl y to view the battery level on the screen.
- To fully start up the LinkRunner 10G, hold down the power button for approximately one second until the power button LED turns green.
- Connect your LinkRunner 10G to a network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port or Fiber port on the top of the unit.
Start Testing
When you power on the LinkRunner 10G with an active network connection, the
AutoTest app begins running tests on your network in the background and
establishes a link. pen AutoTest from the Home screen to confi sure your test
“Profi less.” An AutoTest Profi le is a series of tests and their saved
connection and threshold settings. After running a profi le, you can touch the
individual test cards to view more details, retest, or open other apps for
further analysis.
For more options, tap the Floating Action Button FAB) at the lower right
corner of the app screen. Touch the Menu button or Settings button to confi
gure apps and tests for your network. To return Home and access other apps,
tap the Home button at the bottom of the screen.
Navigate the Android Interface
The LinkRunner 10G touchscreen supports many of the operations typical of any
Android device. Use dragging and swiping motions to navigate through apps,
open side menus, drag down the notifi cation panel from the top, and drag up
the App screen from the bottom of the Home screen. The main navigation buttons
are always shown at the very bottom of the touchscreen:
The back icon returns to the previous screen.
The circle icon opens the Home screen.
The square icon displays your recently used applications or easily switching
between them.
The Android operating system also allows you to add third-party apps from the
NetAlly App Store. To download these curated apps, fi first visit our Link-Live
website and claim your unit.
Connect to Link-Live
Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for collecting, organizing,
analyzing, and reporting your test results. AutoTest data is automatically
uploaded once your pink runner 10G is “claimed” to Link-Live and properly confi
guard.
To start, create a user account at Link-Live.com, and sign in.
The fi first time you sign in, a pop-up window prompts you to claim a device.
If you already have other devices claimed, go to the Units page from the left-
side drawer, and elect the Claim Unit button at the lower right corner of the
page. Then, select the LinkRunner 10G image. On your LinkRunner 10G Home
screen, open the Link-Live app and touch CLAIM NOW.
To learn more about Link-Live.com and view video tutorials, open Support from
the left-side navigation drawer on the website.
Other Helpful URLs
NetAlly.com/Products/LinkRunner10G
for product information
support.netally.com/Login to register your
product
NetAlly.com/Support for technical
assistance
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