netAlly LinkRunner 10G User manual

The LinkRunner® 10G is a rugged, hand-held tool for testing and analyzing wired copper and ber
Ethernet networks. This Multi-Gig Network Tester features applications developed by NetAlly for
wired network measurement and validation.
AutoTest – Verify your network layers 1
through 7 in seconds.
Ping/TCP – Validate and monitor
responsiveness and connectivity.
Capture – Record packets at up to 10G
line rate with intuitive lters.
Discovery ( AllyCare-Enabled) –
Identify and analyze all devices on your
network.
Path Analysis ( AllyCare-Enabled) –
Trace Layer 2 and 3 routes.
Performance – Measure up to four
streams at 10G line rate.
iPerf – Test wired connections to a
NetAlly Test Accessory or iPerf server.
Link-Live – Upload, manage, and
analyze results and data in the Cloud.
App Store – Download and install
third-party Android applications.
Cable Test – Determine length, status,
and wiremapping, and employ toning.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
The Discovery and Path Analysis apps are available to customers with AllyCare
Support.
LinkRunner®10G
Quick Start Guide
1G/10G Fiber Port
RJ-45 Cable Test
and Management
Port
USB Type-A
Port
Micro SD
Card Slot
USB Type-C
and Power
Port
Touchscreen
Microphone
Power Button
and LED
Volume
Buttons
Speaker
RJ-45 Ethernet
Port with Link
and Activity LEDs
Camera
and
Flash
View the complete User Guide from the
Home screen of your LinkRunner 10G.
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Power Up and Connect
Your LinkRunner 10G includes a USB-C 15V/3A (45 W) power adapter. Other USB-C power adapters
are not supported.
• To begin charging the internal battery, plug the included power adapter into the le-side USB-C
port. The unit will fully charge in 2-3 hours via AC power. The power LED button turns red when
the unit is charging and o at full charge. Press it briey to view the battery level on the screen.
• To fully start up the LinkRunner 10G, hold down the power button for approximately one second,
until the power button LED turns green.
• Connect your LinkRunner 10G to a network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port or Fiber port on the top
of the unit.
Start Testing
When you power on the LinkRunner 10G with an active network connection, the AutoTest app begins
running tests on your network in the background and establishes a link. Open AutoTest from the
Home screen to congure your test “Proles.” An AutoTest Prole is a series of tests and their saved
connection and threshold settings. Aer running a prole, you can touch the individual test cards to
view more details, retest, or open other apps for further analysis.
For more options, tap the Floating Action Button (FAB) at the lower right corner of app screens.
Touch the Menu button or Settings button to congure apps and tests for your network.
To return Home and access other apps, tap the Home button at the bottom of the screen.
Navigate the Android Interface
The LinkRunner 10G touchscreen supports many of the operations typical of any Android device. Use
dragging and swiping motions to navigate through apps, open side menus, drag down the notica-
tion panel from the top, and drag up the Apps screen from the bottom of the Home screen.
The main navigation buttons are always shown at the very bottom of the touchscreen:
The back icon returns to the previous screen.
The circle icon opens the Home screen.
The square icon displays your recently used applications for easily switching between them.
The Android operating system also allows you to add third-party apps from the NetAlly App Store. To
download these curated apps, rst visit our Link-Live website, and claim your unit.
Connect to Link-Live
Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting
your test results. AutoTest data is automatically uploaded once your LinkRunner 10G is “claimed” to
Link-Live and properly congured.
To start, create a user account at Link-Live.com, and sign in.
The rst time you sign in, a pop-up window prompts you to claim a device. If you already have other
devices claimed, go to the Units page from the le-side drawer, and select the Claim Unit
button at the lower right corner of the page. Then, select the LinkRunner 10G image.
On your LinkRunner 10G Home screen, open the Link-Live app , and touch CLAIM NOW.
Tap QUICK CLAIM in the Link-Live app’s claiming dialog to claim without entering the MAC address.
To learn more about Link-Live.com and view video tutorials, open Support from the le-side
navigation drawer on the website.
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