An essential, personal tool to quickly verify network connectivity and availability
As networks run faster and become more complex, infrastructure cabling and devices must operate to precise levels in a tighter performance window. As a result, nearly 80% of network problems stem from simple wiring and connection problems.
Front-line technicians are the first line of defense against problems in the physical and link layers of the network. LinkRunner improves your troubleshooting and escalation accuracy by helping you to quickly identify if a problem is the network or the PC NIC.
The ease of use and affordable pricing of this personal, pocket-sized tool (weight: 4.5 oz/128 g), makes LinkRunner a must-have for every front-line network technician - dramatically increasing your productivity while escalating accuracy by determining if the problem is on the network or the PC NIC.
Instant answers
LinkRunner helps you perform the essential tests necessary for troubleshooting and solving physical and data link layer problems.
Link Identification
- Determine advertised and actual speed and duplex (10/100,1000, full/half)
- Network activity indicators
- Utilization gauge
- Auto-MDIX identification
- Auto-negotiation/strapped port
Service Identification
- Determine if the active jack is Ethernet, Telco, an inactive hub, NIC or Token Ring
IP Ping
- Manual or DHCP mode
- Ping the default router or user-defined target
- Ping responder
- Indicates return trip time
- Indicates if the DNS server or a user device is on your local segment or a remote network
Basic Cable Tests
- Cable length (to open)
- Opens, shorts, split pairs
- Patch cords
- Wiremap / Continuity
- Cross-over / Straight through
Cable Routing
- CDP/EDP precisely determines port location on Cisco and Extreme devices
- Cable Identifiers (1-8) can be used for documenting cable locations
- Tone Generator can be used with IntelliTone probe for tracing cables
- Flashes hub port for visual determination of cable location on a switch