The LinkRunner AT Network Auto-Tester is the quickest and most complete copper and fiber cable network connectivity tester. This rugged, handheld network connectivity tester speeds troubleshooting and reporting with a comprehensive one-button AutoTest and zero-touch Link-Live cloud reporting. The LinkRunner AT Network Auto-Tester performs your required set of network connectivity tests in 10 seconds, enabling you to quickly and accurately identify and solve network connectivity problems. Cloud reporting automatically uploads network connectivity test results to the Link-Live Cloud Service for reporting and project management.

This network connectivity tester's key features include multiple user-configured AutoTests, cable length measurement, cable fault location and fault type, TruePower™ Power over Ethernet (PoE) tester, Ethernet speed and duplex verification at 10/100/Gigabit rates, fiber cable tester, twisted pair and fiber optic link testing, nearest switch identification, DHCP, DNS and Gateway connectivity tests, and Ping and TCP port connectivity tests to up to 10 user-selected targets. The network connectivity test results are saved on the network tester or automatically uploaded to the Link-Live Cloud Service with zero-touch. Manage network connectivity test results, projects and staff using the Link-Live Cloud Service. The LinkRunner AT Network Auto-Tester 2000 can also serve as a packet reflector at rates up to 1Gbps.  

Get Answers Fast

With a three second startup and a user-defined AutoTest that performs your required set of connectivity tests in seconds, the LinkRunner AT network tester enables you to quickly and accurately identify and solve network problems.

• PoE (copper only) class power over Ethernet tester
• Link speed and duplex (actual and advertised)
• RX pair, polarity and signal level
• 802.1x authentication
• Nearest switch name, port, VLAN, model and IP address
• DHCP Autonegotiation with subnet and DHCP server addresses
• IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
• Gateway and DNS server availability and responsiveness
• Ping or TCP port connectivity tests to 10 user-defined targets

 

Discover Nearest Switch and VLAN

The LinkRunner AT uses the IEEE Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) plus the Cisco and Extreme Discovery Protocols (CDP and EDP) to display the VLAN and nearest switch model, slot, and port.

The LinkRunner AT displays critical nearest switch information including:

• Switch name and model
• IP address
• Chassis, slot and port
• VLAN IDs
• Duplex and speed (actual and advertised)
• Signal Strength
• Connection (MDI or MDI/X)
• PoE voltage and power (actual and test limit)
• Graphical representation of power on pairs

TruePower™ PoE Testing - Power Over Ethernet Testing

You can quickly validate PoE performance by drawing actual power up to the 802.3at standard 25.5W. Load the circuit to stress switches, cabling and patch panels, all while measuring the voltage and pairs being used. The ability to validate the TruePower delivery before installing cameras, APs and phones ensures smooth deployment.
   

IP V4/V6 Addressing

Validate the IPv4 DHCP auto-negotiation process, subnet and DHCP server. Verify IPv6 Link-Local and Global addressing.  

Key Service and Device Connectivity

The LinkRunner AT performs either a Ping or a TCP port open test to verify connectivity. The connection to the default Gateway, preferred DNS server and alternate DNS server is tested, including response time. The connection to up to 10 user-defined target devices, servers or services is tested using Ping or a user-defined TCP port number. Results include response time and IP address if a URL was used as a target.
   

802.1x Authentication

Verify access to secure networks using 802.1x and MAC Access Control Lists (ACL). The included LinkRunner AT Manager Software can be used to configure 802.1x EAP type, download certificates, and enter passwords.

 

 

Cable Length, Wiremap and Location

Cable Location
Locate cable runs with toning, switch port advertisement, switch port link light blinking, and remote cable identifiers. Toning supports both analog and digital IntelliTone modes.
 

Cable Wiremap and Length
Check patch cables using the built in wiremap port including pin-to-pin connection, or installed wiring for length, shorts, or opens or split pairs.

Easily find opens, shorts, miswires, and split pairs three different ways:

• On non-terminated cable
• With an WireView Cable Identifier
• With the built-in wiremap port on the side of the LinkRunner AT

Packet Reflector

The LinkRunner AT packet reflector mode allows it to be used as a remote device during end-to-end network path performance tests to validate LAN and WAN throughput capabilities up to 1Gbps. The reflector mode can be configured to swap MAC and/or IP addresses.

LinkRunner AT 2000 supports packet reflection for:

• OptiView® XG Network Analysis Tablet
• OneTouch™ AT Network Assistant
• EtherScope™ Network Assistant
• MetroScope™ Service Provider Assistant
• Any device generating 802.3 frame or IP packet streams

 

View and Manage Test Results

Link-Live Reporting Mode
Enable the Link-Live Reporting Mode to have AutoTest results automatically uploaded to the Link-Live Cloud Service. This zero-touch reporting feature speeds and simplifies reporting and ensures that results are consistently saved. Append comments to each test result. You can even add an image to a test result - a photograph of the link under test for example. Results can be automatically saved to job-specific folders to simplify project management. Up to 10 results are held in memory in the absence of a network connection and uploaded later when a connection is available.

Link-Live Cloud Service
Link-Live provides important test results management and reporting capabilities, at no additional charge to the LinkRunner AT. It provides greater job visibility, project control, and fleet management for larger distributed environments. Test results are automatically sent to your secure Link-Live cloud account, providing organizations with a newfound ability to quickly and easily document their network, provide proof of performance and better manage jobs and staff efficiency. In addition, an e-mail of every test result is sent as it occurs, allowing the technician to annotate information about the test and even attached a photo. That annotation is then automatically added to that record in Link-Live, creating a very in-depth understanding as to the performance of each link and mapping endpoint images (wall jacks, devices, serial numbers) directly their switch slot and port.

Link-Live Cloud Service Features:

• Complementary, no annual service fees
• Manage, sort and analyze test results
• Filter results by time, user, network device, errors, instrument, and more
• Add comments or photos to any test result
• Automatic filing of tests into specific folders
• Proxy support
• Buffer up to 10 test results

Local Reporting Mode
Enable the Local Reporting Mode to facilitate saving of AutoTest results on the tester. Save each result with a unique name. The maximum number of saved results varies by LinkRunner AT model. Connect the tester to your PC via its mini-USB port and use the LinkRunner AT Manager Software to view and manage the saved results.

LinkRunner AT Manager Software
For AutoTest results saved locally on the tester via the Local Reporting Mode the LinkRunner AT Manager Software facilitates management and analysis of test results, test reports and testers. LinkRunner AT Manager Software is an application installed on a Windows(R) PC.

LinkRunner AT Manager Software features:

• View test results saved locally on the tester
• Move test results from the tester to a local drive
• Generate reports in PDF, CSV and HTML formats
• Configure AutoTest profiles
• Transfer AutoTest profiles between a tester and a local drive
• Capture screen images
• Update tester firmware

Multiple Language Support

The LinkRunner AT fully supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Multi-language support included the LinkRunner AT user interface, getting started guide, user manual and supporting LinkRunner AT Manager software, help files and user reports.
 

Model Comparison

Feature	LRAT-1000	LRAT-2000
Basic Test
10/100/100 RJ45 interface	✓	✓
Solicit PoE voltage (802.3af)	✓	✓
Link/DHCP/gateway	✓	✓
Nearest switch (CDP/LLDP)	✓	✓
Ping/TCP Port single target	✓	✓
Ping responder	✓	✓
UX
Color Display	✓	✓
AA battery pack	✓	option
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery	option	✓
Cable Test
Length and distance to fault	✓	✓
Flash switch port	✓	✓
Integrated patch cable test	✓	✓
WireView office ID/wiremap	option	✓
Toning (analog and IntelliTone)	✓	✓
Configurable
Configurable PoE class (802.3at)	✓	✓
Configurable link speed/duplex	✓	✓
Configurable MAC address	✓	✓
Configurable VLAN ID	✓	✓
Configurable 802.1X security	✓	✓
AutoTest
Continuous testing w/stats	✓	✓
1 Ping/TCP target (up to 10)	✓	✓
AutoTest profiles (up to 10)	✓	✓
Advanced
TruePower PoE load (25.5W)		✓
100/1000 Fiber SFP interface		✓
Line rate packet reflector (1 Gbps)		✓
IPv6 support		✓
Reports
Results saved locally on tester	10	50
LinkRunner AT Manager PC Software	✓	✓
Link-Live Cloud Reporting	✓	✓
Link-Live Cloud Service	✓	✓

Features	OneTouch AT	AirCheck G2	LinkRunner G2
Remote Control with Advanced AutoTest
Remote Control with Web Browser	■
Remote Control Port	Management Port and USB
Auto Test	Wi-Fi and ≤10G Wired Test	Wi-Fi Only	1G Wired Only
Periodic AutoTest	■
2nd DHCP Offer Analysis	■
Network Topology Analysis
Network device discovery	Wi-Fi and Wired	Wi-Fi
Switch Path Analysis	■
SNMP Device Info	■
Multiport Statistics	■
Network Performance Test
RFC2544 Test	Wi-Fi and Wired
Y.1564 Test	With 10G Test Module
iPerf	Wi-Fi and Wired	Wi-Fi Only	Wired Only
Multiple Wi-Fi APs Validation	■
Advanced Troubleshooting Functions
Packet Capture	Wi-Fi and Wired (SPAN or Inline)	Wi-Fi Only	Wired Only (SPAN Only)
Inline VoIP Analysis	■
FiberInspector Support	■
Tone Generation	■		■