LinkRunner AT 1000/2000 Network Auto-Tester
Users Manual
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Common Questions LR-AT Can Solve
First connect an RJ-45 or fiber cable (2000 model only) from
the network hub or wall plate to the LinkRunner AT RJ-45
LAN or fiber port. Check the following list of questions and
associated answers to see how LinkRunner AT can help you
get the job done.
Common Questions
Q > Is this a good RJ45 Ethernet cable?
A > Use
Cable
testing and the built in wiremap for patch
cables, or an external Wireview
TM
Office Locator.
Q > Am I receiving a good fiber signal?
A > Connect to your network via a SFP adapter and
validate the signal strength and link in the
Switch
screen.
Q >Where does this RJ45 cable go?
A >Use the
Cable
test toner function,
Switch > Flash
Port
function, or
Switch
discovery protocol.
Q > Is this cable hooked up to anything?
A > Select
Switch
to identify an open cable, an active
link, an un-powered network device or telephone
voltage.
Q > Does this RJ45 drop support PoE?
A > Use
Tools
to specify the desired PoE power class and
use
Switch
or
AutoTest
to verify the power under load
up to 25.5W (802.3at).
Q > What speed/duplex is this device configured for?
A > Use
Switch
to check the advertised and actual
speed/duplex. Additionally, use
Tools
to tests for manual
(non-Auto Negotiated) speed/duplex.
Q > Can I see traffic from this connection?
A > Observe the utilization LED blinking to see network
traffic.
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