Fluke LinkIQ Cable LAN Tester
- Cable Performance Validation: Verifies cable performance up to 10GBASE-T.
- Distance to Fault: Identifies cable faults like opens, shorts, and unterminated cables.
- Wire Map: Identifies miswired and split pairs.
- Switch Information: Provides information about connected switches, including name, IP address, port number, and VLAN.
- PoE Testing: Detects PoE class and power, and performs load tests.
- IP Ping: Verifies connectivity to network devices.
- Remote ID: Identifies remote devices and their status.
- Tone and Blink: Helps locate cables and identify connected ports.
- Intuitive User Interface: User-friendly interface for easy navigation.
- LinkWare PC Compatibility: Integrates with LinkWare PC software for advanced reporting and analysis.
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Description
The Fluke LinkIQ is a versatile network testing tool designed to simplify and accelerate network troubleshooting and maintenance. It offers a comprehensive set of features to verify cable performance, identify network issues, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
Key Features:
- Cable Performance Validation: Accurately measures cable performance up to 10GBASE-T, ensuring optimal network speed and reliability.
- Distance to Fault: Quickly identifies cable faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cables, pinpointing the exact location of the issue.
- Wire Map: Verifies correct wire pairing and identifies miswiring or split pairs, preventing connectivity problems.
- Switch Information: Provides detailed information about connected switches, including name, IP address, port number, and VLAN, aiding in network configuration and troubleshooting.
- PoE Testing: Detects PoE class and power, and performs load tests to ensure proper power delivery to PoE devices.
- IP Ping: Verifies network connectivity by pinging devices on the network, helping to identify network outages or connectivity issues.
- Remote ID: Identifies remote devices and their status, simplifying troubleshooting and cable identification.
- Tone and Blink: Locates cables and identifies connected ports, speeding up installation and maintenance tasks.
- Intuitive User Interface: The user-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate test menus and view results, even for less experienced technicians.
Benefits:
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines troubleshooting and maintenance processes, saving time and resources.
Enhanced Accuracy: Delivers precise measurements and accurate fault identification.
Simplified Operations: The intuitive interface and automated features make testing easier and faster.
Reduced Downtime: Quickly identifies and resolves network issues, minimizing service disruptions.
Future-Proofed: Supports a wide range of network standards, ensuring compatibility with evolving network technologies.
By leveraging the Fluke LinkIQ, network professionals can efficiently troubleshoot network issues, verify cable performance, and ensure network reliability. This powerful tool is essential for maintaining optimal network performance and minimizing downtime.
Additional information
| Brand | Fluke Networks |
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General Specifications
| Feature | Description |
| Languages supported in UI | English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Turkish |
| Weight | 1 lbs 6 oz (624g) |
| Battery | Type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh; Life: 8 hours typical; Charge time: 4.5 hours; Charging temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Power Adapter | Input: 100 to 240 V ac ±10%, 50/60Hz; Output: 15 V dc, 2 A maximum; Class II |
| Host Interface | USB type C |
| Display | 800 x 480 pixels color capacitive multi-touch |
| Dimensions | 22 cm x 11 cm (8.5 in x 4.5 in) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 °C to 60 °C (-14 °F to 140 °F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0 % to 90 %, 0 °C to 35 °C; 0 % to 70 %, 35 °C to 45 °C |
| Operating Altitude | 4,000 m; 3,200 m with ac adapter |
| Vibration | Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz |
| Drop | 1 m drop, 6 sides |
Active Network Diagnostics
| Feature | Description |
| Diagnostic Protocols | Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), Fast Link Pulses (FLP) Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
| IP Address Setup | LinkIQ address, DNS Server, Gateway for IPv4 or v6 either manually or via DHCP. |
| IP Ping Test Results | Four response time results for target, DNS Server(s), Gateway, plus average and number lost. |
| Nearest Device Diagnostics, (If available through diagnostic protocols) |
Switch Name / IP + MAC Address, Port Number, VLAN Name, Advertised Data Rates, Advertised Duplex |
| Power Over Ethernet Compatibility | Ethernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, Hardware negotiation with signature resistance, Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP |
| Power Over Ethernet Diagnostics | Advertised Power Class (0-8), Advertised Available Power, Powered Pairs, Diagnostics for both Single and Dual signatures |
| Power Over Ethernet Measurements | Loaded Voltage (V), Loaded Power (W) |
| Port Blink | Blink the light of the connected port |
Cable Test Specifications
| Feature | Description |
| Test Port | Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) plugs |
| Commissioning Autotests | 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only. Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m |
| Cable Types | Balanced twisted-pair cabling; Unshielded twisted-pair; Screened twisted-pair; 2-pair and/or 4-pair |
| Wire Map-Only Tests | Document wire map, Length of each pair, Diagnose split pairs, User selectable T568A or T568B, User selectable crossover settings (Straight through, Half-crossover, Full-crossover). Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m |
| Length (Maximum) | 305 m (1000 ft) |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) | User settable |
| Tone Generator | Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. Generates analog tones compatible with general analog probes. |
| Remote ID Locators | Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or office outlets |
