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LinkRunner Duo

 

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 Network MultiMeter 

Quick Reference Guide 

Welcome 

Thank you for purchasing Fluke Networks LinkRunner Duo!  This test tool enables you to quickly verify Ethernet 

copper/fiber cables, network connectivity and availability.  In addition, the instrument provides multiple tools for 

identifying the network device to which it is connected, identifies PoE ports, provides a Report generating function, 

and can serve as a reflector (optional feature) for Fluke Networks performance tests. You can use the included 

LinkRunner Connect PC application to quickly configure and update the instrument, download and view reports, and 

other useful functions. 

Safety 

To register your LinkRunner Duo or to obtain a keycode for a purchased option, go to 

www.flukenetworks.com/register

You can also register by sending e-mail to 

[email protected]

What’s in the box? 

Item 

1.  LinkRunner Duo 
2.  LinkRunner Connect CD 
3.  Quick Reference Guide 
4.  Wireview

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 Office Locator #1  

(not supplied with LRDUO-CE) 
5.  USB-A – USB-B Mini Cable 
6.  Registration Card 
7.  Batteries (4 AA) 

8.  RJ-45 Coupler  
(not supplied with LRDUO-CE) 

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PN 3468966, April 2009 
© 2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.  Printed in USA 
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies

Summary of Contents for LinkRunner Duo

Page 1: ... Connect PC application to quickly configure and update the instrument download and view reports and other useful functions Safety To register your LinkRunner Duo or to obtain a keycode for a purchased option go to www flukenetworks com register You can also register by sending e mail to support flukenetworks com What s in the box Item 1 LinkRunner Duo 2 LinkRunner Connect CD 3 Quick Reference Gui...

Page 2: ...e electric shock or personal injury follow these guidelines Do not use this product if it is damaged Before using the product inspect the case Look for cracked or missing plastic Do not operate the product around explosive gas vapor or dust No serviceable parts Do not try to service If this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the product may be ...

Page 3: ... cable use open cable testing and a WireviewTM Office Locator Am I receiving a good fiber signal use Home screen dBm measurement Where does this RJ45 cable go use toner function or WireviewTM Office Locator Is this cable hooked up to anything use Home screen Is this an active Ethernet port use Home screen check for Link and frame utilization What speed duplex is this device configured for use Home...

Page 4: ...port contains a summary of the Home screen PING screen and LLDP EDP CDP screen The reports must be viewed on the LinkRunner Connect PC application Packet Reflector Screen optional feature Enables packet reflector mode which allows the instrument to be used as a remote device for the Fluke Networks MetroScope Service Provider s network performance tests Use the Configuration screen to set up the pa...

Page 5: ...en low 2 Advertised speed duplex 3 Actual link speed duplex 4 Cable length from LinkRunner Duo to cable end or device copper only 5 1 2 3 4 8 9 7 6 10 11 5 Navigation arrows Indicates which buttons are active 6 Highlighted function is the active function While a function is active you can scroll to other functions Press the center button to select a new function 7 Activity indicator 8 Network Util...

Page 6: ...6 9 10 5 Navigation arrows Indicates which buttons are active 6 Highlighted function is the active function While a function is active you can scroll to other functions Press the center button to select a new function 7 Activity indicator 8 Network Utilization logarithmic scale Above 10 Utilization scale changes to 100 9 Scroll bar Indicates relative position on the page 10 Battery indicator Shows...

Page 7: ...ed minus the cable length measurement plus a dBm fiber signal strength measurement If LinkRunner Duo detects PoE this screen will display PoE information Notice the PoE label and wire pairs are displayed This screen is displayed if LinkRunner Duo has successfully linked and 802 1X has been detected and authenticated Note Cable information is obtained through the RJ 45 LAN port only Good cable Unkn...

Page 8: ...t PING screen displays a summary showing a count for total number of packets transmitted and replies received As you scroll to the right the PING provides details on the Router DHCP DNS and up to 10 additional IP addresses are displayed as shown below Summary Average Maximum Minimum Round trip time of last packet Time in milliseconds The 10 additional IP addresses are entered in the Configuration ...

Page 9: ...PoE displays which pins wires have PoE power over Ethernet voltage and their voltage levels 0V indicates ground pin wires Flash Hub Port The Flash Hub Port function will negotiate link and then unlink at a selected speed allowing you to locate a corresponding switch slot port by its flashing LED The slide bar determines the speed To the right is faster rabbit to the left is slower turtle IntelliTo...

Page 10: ...edited from the configuration screen and press the selection button again report empty report saved Configuration The Configuration screen accesses multiple functions It will display the LinkRunner Duo serial number MAC address and version information It allows you to enable 802 1X security change the cable length measurements from feet to meters set the power off timeout use DHCP or manually ente...

Page 11: ...d Router addresses To manually enter the IP address uncheck DHCP using the up down arrow keys to check and uncheck the check box then press the center button Next using the down arrow key move down to the IP address Press the selection button center Move right to each digit by using the right arrow key and use the up down arrow keys to select each digit value Keep doing this until the IP address i...

Page 12: ...s the selection button center and the report is erased Erased or empty reports have no lines in the symbol Selecting the IP number name to edit When is highlighted press the selection button center Use the up down arrow keys to choose the IP number and the selection button to select it Notice at the bottom of the display the IP name changes as you scroll thru the 10 IP numbers By default the names...

Page 13: ...urce and destination addresses are swapped in the outgoing packet swaps the source destination MAC and IP addresses swaps the source destination MAC address only Blank no swap packet is sent out as it was received You can also use the LinkRunner Connect PC application to configure the Reflector Option Key entry To enable an option Press the selection button to get into the options menu Press the s...

Page 14: ...wering up the unit Accessories Buy LinkRunner Duo accessories options or other network test products by contacting a Fluke Networks representative or send e mail to sales flukenetworks com For more information go to www flukenetworks com linkrunnerduo Accessories Part No IntelliTone Pro Toner Probe receiver MT 8200 63A WireviewTM Office Locator ID 1 WIREVIEW 1 WireviewTM Office Locator IDs 2 6 WIR...

Page 15: ...TM cable ID Tone Generator IntelliTone digital tone 500 KHz Analog tones 400Hz 1KHz UI Interface B W 2 x 1 display Link LED UI Control Data Entry Five push buttons for selection of icons and navigation of menus Power Button On Off Ports RJ45 copper port and 1000BASE X fiber adapter port Application Port Mini USB Battery 4 AA batteries or optional Lithium Ion battery pack with 15VDC 1 2A AC adaptor...

Page 16: ...Telephone Network Should never be connected to the public telephone network Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can r...

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