Fluke LinkRunner Pro User manual

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LinkRunner Pro

Network MultiMeter

Quick Reference Guide

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Fluke Networks LinkRunner Pro! This test tool enables you to quickly verify Ethernet

cables and network connectivity and availability. In addition, the instrument provides multiple tools for identifying

the network device to which it is connected, identifies PoE ports, provides a Report generating function, and can

serve as a reflector (optional feature) for your Fluke Networks MetroScope™ network performance tests. You can

use the included LinkRunner Connect PC application to quickly configure and update the instrument, download and

view reports, and other useful function.

Safety

To register your LinkRunner Pro or to obtain a keycode for a purchased option, go to

www.flukenetworks.com/register and enter your name and password (existing customer). Create a new account if it

is your first time. You can also register by sending e-mail to support@flukenetworks.com.

What’s in the box?

Item

1. LinkRunner Pro

2. LinkRunner Connect CD

3. Quick Reference Guide

4. Wireview

Office Locator #1

5. USB-A – USB-B Mini Cable

6. Registration Card

7. Batteries (4 AA)

PN 2688136 September 2006 Rev. 2, 12/08

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Cleaning

To prevent moisture from entering the LinkRunner Pro, clean it with a moist cloth only. Do not use organic solvents,

acid, or alkali solutions.

Safety Information

The following symbols are used on the product and in this document:

NOT FOR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

PLEASE READ MANUAL FOR SAFETY

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WWarnings

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines:

•Do not use this product if it is damaged. Before using the product, inspect the case. Look for cracked or

missing plastic.

•Do not operate the product around explosive gas, vapor or dust.

•No serviceable parts. Do not try to service.

•If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the

product may be impaired.

WCautions

To avoid possible damage to the Network MultiMeter and to the equipment under test, follow these

guidelines.

•Use the proper terminals and cable for all connections.

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External Features - Connections, Buttons, and the LED

RJ-45 LAN port

RJ-45 MAP port (cable testing)

Power Button

Power off – press and hold

Backlight – press once briefly

USB port

Selection buttons

- Up/Down arrows navigate the selections and adjust values

- Left/Right arrows show additional information and choices

- Select center button to edit a selection or toggle a value

Link indicator LED

Kensington lock (location on back of LinkRunner Pro)

Note: To calibrate the wire map function, use a short patch cable and connect it

between the LAN (1) and MAP (2) port connectors on the top of the LinkRunner.

Press and hold the left arrow selection button and turn on the LinkRunner.

Count on LinkRunner Pro for Answers!

First connect an RJ-45 cable from the network hub or wall plate to the LinkRunner Pro LAN port. Check the following

list of questions and associated answers to see how LinkRunner Pro can help you get the job done.

Common Questions

Is this a good cable? - use open cable testing and a Wireview

Office Locator

Where does this cable go? - use toner function or Wireview

Office Locator

Is this cable hooked up to anything? - use Home screen

Is this an active Ethernet port? - use Home screen, check for Link and frame utilization

What speed/duplex is this device configured for? - use Home screen, check speed/duplex

Can I establish Gigabit link to the network? - use Home screen, check for speed

Can I DHCP? - configure LinkRunner Pro for DHCP, check for link and PING

Can I see traffic from this connection? - use Home screen

Is the PC NIC OK? - use Home screen, check for Link

Can I PING? - use PING screen

Do I have network connectivity? - use PING (Router, DNS, DHCP and custom list)

What slot and port am I on? - use LLDP, CDP, EDP

Can I use it for throughput testing? - use Reflector screen

Can I connect to an 802.1X port? - use Configuration screen and LinkRunner Connect application

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Navigation

Home screen – Displays link, speed/duplex, length, utilization, security authentication, connection, and

wire map information.

PING screen – Displays (scrolling from left to right) a Tx/Rx summary of all devices to the right which

will include: the Router, DHCP, DNS, and each user configured IP address.

LLDP (IEEE), EDP (Extreme Networks), CDP (CISCO) screen – Displays the switch address (MAC or IP),

switch name, slot/port, VLAN ID (optional), and VOIP VLAN Reply ID (optional).

Power over Ethernet - Displays the Power over Ethernet voltage levels for each Ethernet connector

pin.

Flash Hub Port screen – Causes the LinkRunner Pro to continuously link and unlink at a selected speed.

This is useful when identifying which port LinkRunner Pro is connected to. Use LLDP/EDP/CDP test first

if your network supports it.

Reports screen – Allows you to save up to 4reports. Each report contains a summary of the Home

screen, PING screen, and LLDP, EDP, CDP screen. The reports must be viewed on the LinkRunner

Connect PC application.

Packet Reflector Screen (optional feature) – Enables packet reflector mode, which allows the

instrument to be used as a remote device for the Fluke Networks MetroScope™ Service Provider’s

network performance tests. Use the Configuration screen to set up the parameters.

Toner screen – Generates a digital tone (IntelliTone) signal , or two different analog tone signals

(400 Hz) and (1 KHz) to be used with Fluke Networks IntelliTone product or common analog

probes.

Configuration screen – Multiple menu functions are accessed in this screen. The configuration screen

accesses: the LinkRunner Pro version information; user preferences; enter up to 10 PING addresses;

enable options; edit or delete reports; configure and enable packet reflector mode; select a VLAN;

enable or disable 802.1X security; perform a firmware update; or exit back to the Home screen. See

the Configuration section for details.

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1. Scroll up thru the functions

2. Scroll right within a function

3. Scroll down thru the functions

4. Scroll left within a function

5. Select a function

Is this an active Ethernet port?

1. Cable/Link Status:

Straight patch

Crossover patch

Unknown patch (Auto-MDIX

port on hub or switch)

Link Level (displays when low)

2. Advertised speed/duplex

3. Actual link speed/duplex

4. Cable length from LinkRunner Pro to

cable end or device

5 1 2

897

5. Navigation arrows. Indicates which buttons are active.

6. Highlighted function is the active function. While a function is active, you can scroll to other functions.

Press the center button to select a new function.

7. Activity indicator.

8. Network Utilization. After 10% Utilization, scale changes to 100%.

9. PoE voltage present. Wire pairs with PoE voltage show in parentheses.

10. Scroll bar. Indicates relative position on the page.

11. Battery indicator. Shows voltage level as low, medium, or high. The AC adapter icon will be displayed if

the AC adapter (part of the optional LI-ion battery pack) is being used.

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Home – Link Information and Wire Map functions

The Home screen displays link or wire map information depending on the

connection. If the RJ-45 Ethernet cable is connected from the RJ-45 LAN port

to your network, LinkRunner Pro will display link information which will

include link, speed/duplex, cable length to the network connection, and

network utilization.

If LinkRunner Pro detects PoE, this screen will display PoE information. Notice

the PoE label and wire pairs are displayed.

This screen is displayed if LinkRunner Pro has successfully linked, and 802.1X

has been detected and authenticated.

Good cable

Unknown cable

Split cable

Shorted cable

Open cable - If the RJ-45 Ethernet cable is not connected to the RJ-45

MAP port on the LinkRunner Pro, a Wireview

Office Locator, or your

network, LinkRunner Pro will display cable information.

If the RJ-45 Ethernet cable is connected from the RJ-45 LAN port to the RJ-45

MAP port (or to a Wireview

Office Locator), LinkRunner Pro will display wire

map information which includes length, open, shorts, and wire pair mapping.

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Additional Home Screen Messages

LinkRunner Pro

is discovering

LinkRunner Pro is

discovering/authenticating 802.1X

Detected 802.1X, but failed to

authenticate

Detected 802.1X, but LinkRunner Pro is

not configured for 802.1X

Un-powered Device

Token Ring

Telco

Indicates that the wire map calibration

is in progress. When the calibration is

completed, the display will show the

home screen.

Indicates that a patch cable was

not connected between the LAN

and MAP ports while trying to run

the wire map calibration function.

This calibration is performed by

pressing and holding the left

arrow selection key while turning

on the LinkRunner Pro.

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The PING function contains several screens that are accessed by scrolling to the right. The first PING screen displays a

Tx/Rx summary of the Router, DHCP, and DNS PING results plus any IP addresses setup in the Configuration screen. As

you scroll to the right, the PING provides details on the Router, DHCP, DNS and up to 10 additional IP addresses are

displayed as shown below.

Summary

Average

Maximum

Minimum

Round trip time

of last packet

Time in milliseconds

The 10 additional IP addresses are entered in the Configuration screen, or by using the LinkRunner Connect PC

application and transferring them via a provided USB cable to the LinkRunner Pro.

Note: If configured for DHCP, and the DHCP server cannot be found, PING will display .

Duplicate IP addresses found is shown as follows:

See the configuration for procedures to set up PING IP addresses.

LLDP, CDP, EDP

The LLDP, CDP, EDP function displays the switch address (MAC for LLDP, IP

for CDP, MAC for EDP), switch name, slot/port information (if available), and

VLAN information (also if available). The first switch discovered is displayed

first. Up to 5 switches can be displayed and are accessed by scrolling to the

right. If none can be discovered, use Flash Hub Port to discover the switch

slot/port information.

Flash Hub Port

The Flash Hub Port function will negotiate link and then unlink at a selected

speed allowing you to locate a corresponding switch slot/port by its flashing

LED. The slide bar determines the speed. To the right is faster (rabbit); to the

left is slower (turtle).

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IntelliTone

This function can be paired up with the Fluke Networks IntelliTone

Probe. It

allows you to use LinkRunner Pro as the tone generation device along with the

IntelliTone Probe to trace connections using either a digital tone (Fluke

Networks IntelliTone

), or two different analog tones.

Digital

Tone

Analog

400 Hz

Tone

Analog

1 kHz

Tone

Reflector Mode (optional feature)

Enables packet reflector mode, which allows the instrument to be used as a

remote device for the Fluke Networks MetroScope™ Service Provider’s network

performance tests. Use the Configuration screen to set up the parameters.

Saving Reports

Allows you to save the report summary information which contains the current

Home screen, PING screen, and LLDP, EDP, CDP screen. Saved reports must be

viewed on a PC using the LinkRunner Connect PC application. Make sure

LinkRunner Pro is connected to a PC using the provided USB cable.

To save a report: Highlight the Report symbol and press the selection button.

Use the left/right arrow keys to select which report number/name to save the

summary information to (default names are Report01 – Report04; which can be

edited), and press the selection button again.

report empty

report saved

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