NetAlly LinkRunner 10G Advanced Ethernet Tester

Introducing the new LinkRunner® 10G, the most cost-effective solution for 10M/100M, 1G, Multi-Gig, and 10Gig network testing. LinkRunner 10G simplifies testing and configuration of copper and fiber Ethernet networks, streamlining workflows by combining essential functions of installation and triage in a single, ruggedized unit.

This next-generation Android-based tester delivers complete network validation and troubleshooting, from the media (copper/fiber) to the application (layers 1 - 7), accelerating deployments, speeding problem identification, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of network installers and operations teams.

Benefits:
As a light-weight, handheld, multi-function instrument, LinkRunner 10G is perfect for remote site validation and troubleshooting, eliminating the need to purchase multiple testers, and the need to carry a fragile laptop PC or tablet. Android apps make the user’s workflow more efficient, by expanding the usage of the instrument beyond testing, allowing the user to check trouble tickets, run speed tests, configure networked devices, and complete other tasks with its smartphone-like features.

Multi-Gig Link Validation

LinkRunner 10G verifies copper media for Multi-Gig capability (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10Gig), and provide root cause diagnosis when link speed downshifting occurs by measuring the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Links out of spec are flagged with a warning.

With the expanding deployment of Multi-Gig switching (typically to feed greater bandwidth to Wi-Fi 6 access points), users are finding that their cable plant may not support the desired speed. Cable quality, length, installation workmanship, and noise in the environment all can contribute to "downshifting" to lower-than-expected speeds.

Performance Testing for Critical Links and Key Devices

The LinkRunner 10G works as a test peer with the EtherScope nXG Network Performance Test (NPT) to stress critical network links, such as switch ports to servers/storage/Wi-Fi access points, uplinks or WAN links, with up to four simultaneous data streams at up to 10G line-rate. It verifies the link’s compliance to service level agreements (SLA) based on throughput, packet loss, QoS, delay and jitter.

This performance test can be run at up to full line-rate in order to measure the top-end bandwidth and quality of your network from end-to-end, or for particular network segments. It can also be utilized to bench-test switches for optimal configuration prior to rollout into production. For troubleshooting on a production network (where excessive test traffic could be detrimental), many users will configure the NPT feature with a low stream of traffic (even just 128Kbps) in order to characterize network quality, identify possible packet loss, delay and jitter, and validate QoS.

Discovery - Know who and what is on your network

Instantly see who & what is on the network and where they are connected, by switch, slot, and port number. Switch Management See interfaces, utilization, errors, discards, duplex, spanning tree (RSTP), recent reboots using SNMP monitoring

• Device Discovery - Discover all devices then search the inventory using powerful filters and sorts. Add name/authorization to any device.
• Topology/Path Analysis - Shows the L2 switch/L3 router path to any connected device
• Cloud-Based Remote Control (via Link-Live)

Activation of Discovery feature requires AllyCare Support.

AllyCare Premium Support Services

AllyCare is a comprehensive support and maintenance service for NetAlly’s Network Tools that offer significant value over standard warranty. Membership of AllyCare can be purchased as either a 1-year membership or the value-added 3-year.

Additional AllyCare-Enabled Features:

• Discovery - Instantly see what is on the network and where it is connected, by switch, slot, and port number. Quickly investigate and locate "suspect" devices and identify problems associated with device misconfigurations:
• Switch Management: interfaces, utilization, errors, discards, HDX, RTSP, recent reboots using SNMP monitoring
• Device Discovery: discover all devices then search the inventory using powerful filters and sorts.
• Add name/authorization to any device
• Topology Analysis: path analysis shows the L2 switch/L3 router path to any connected device
• Cloud-Based Remote Control - A simple and secure remote-control feature allows you to manage and control distributed

Automated Test Results Management

• Complimentary Link-Live Cloud Service stores test result and site data upload for automated reporting and documentation
• Simplifies report generation across media types for network deployment documentation
• Reduces results management overhead for multiple testers and users
• Enables seamless collaboration between site personnel and remote experts
• Attach photos, user comments to each result, adding context for future changes and troubleshooting
• For asset management, ability to associate serial numbers of installed devices, and/or cable/walljack label to specific test results