netAlly LINKRUNNER G2 User manual

LINKRUNNER™G2
Smart Network Tester
User Guide
May 29, 2019

Legal Notification
Use of this product is subject to the End User License Agree-
ment available at http://NetAlly.com/terms-and-conditions or
which accompanies the product at the time of shipment or, if
applicable, the legal agreement executed by and between
NetAlly, and the purchaser of this product.
Open-Source Software Acknowledgment: This product may
incorporate open-source component. NetAlly will make avail-
able source code components of this product, if any, at Link-
Live.com/OpenSource.
NetAlly reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make
changes at any time in its technical information, spe-
cifications, service, and support programs.
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Contents
Contact Us 6
Introduction 7
About this Guide 8
Using the PDF Reader App 9
Most Commonly Used Features 10
Safety 11
Physical Features 13
Buttons and Ports 14
Power and Charging 17
Maintenance 19
Home and Android Interface 20
Swiping and Navigation 21
Home Screen 22
Top Notification Panel 24
Apps 27
Device Settings 29
Sharing 31
Saving a Screenshot 33
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LinkRunner G2 Application Settings 34
Left-Side Navigation Drawer 35
Configuring Test Settings 36
Profiles and Jobs 44
LinkRunner G2 Tests and Results 47
AutoTest 48
Floating Action Button 63
Switch Test 64
Cable Test 66
Link-Live Cloud Service 71
Getting Started in Link-Live 72
LinkRunner G2 Tools 75
Reflector 76
VLAN Monitor 79
Capture 81
Software Management 85
Managing Files 86
Updating Firmware 90
Restoring Factory Defaults 92
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Changing the Language 93
Additional Features 94
Camera and Flashlight 95
Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Adapters 96
Specifications and Compliance 99
Specifications and Compliance 100
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Contact Us
NetAlly.com
NetAlly
2075 Research Parkway, Suite A
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
For additional information and support, visit
NetAlly.com/products/LinkRunnerG2 and
NetAlly.com/Support.
Register your LinkRunner G2
Registering your product with NetAlly gives you
access to valuable information on product
updates, troubleshooting procedures, and other
services.
To register your product, go to
NetAlly.com/Registration.
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Introduction
The LinkRunner G2 is
an Android-based
network testing and
troubleshooting tool. It
allows networking
professionals to easily
verify network
connectivity and PoE
functionality and to
validate cabling.
LinkRunner G2 can also
act as a packet reflector
for performance tests
run by other NetAlly
testers.
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LinkRunner G2 User Guide

About this Guide
This User Guide covers all the LinkRunner G2
(LRG2) testing functionality and basic elements of
the Android interface. This guide is meant for
users knowledgeable about networking testing
operations.
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Introduction

Using the PDF Reader App
A PDF reader application is pre-installed on your
LinkRunner G2 device to allow easy navigation of
this guide:
lTouch headings in the Contents list to skip
to the corresponding sections.
lTap blue links to go to their destinations.
Underlined blue links open external
websites.
lTap the screen once to show or hide the app
toolbars at the top and bottom of the
Adobe Reader screen.
lTap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
lTouch the outline icon in the upper tool
bar to view the guide outline and choose a
section to read.
lAlso, touch the outline icon to access any
bookmarks or comments you have saved.
lUse the search feature to find specific
terms.
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Introduction

Most Commonly Used
Features
Touch the links below to skip to the instructions
for the features listed:
"AutoTest" on page48
"Cable Test" on page66
"Switch Test" on page64
"Configuring Test Settings" on page36
"Home Screen" on page22
"Reflector" on page76
"VLAN Monitor" on page79
"Capture" on page81
"Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Adapters" on page96
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Introduction

Safety
Observe the following safety information:
Use only the AC Adapter provided or Power over
Ethernet to charge the battery.
Use the proper terminals and cable for all con-
nections.
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,
follow these guidelines:
lDo not use the product if it is damaged.
Before using the product, inspect the case,
and look for cracked or missing plastic.
lDo not operate the product around
explosive gas, vapor, or dust,
lThere are no serviceable parts. Do not try to
service the product.
lIf this product is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the product may be
impaired.
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Introduction

Safety Symbols
WWarning or Caution: Risk of
damage to or destruction of
equipment or software.
XWarning: Risk of electrical shock.
jNot for connection to a public
telephone system.
*Class 1 Laser Product. Do not
look into the laser.
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Introduction

Physical Features
This User Guide section
illustrates the ports and buttons
on the LinkRunner G2 and
describes charging and
maintenance.
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LinkRunner G2 User Guide

Buttons and Ports
Button and port functions are described below.
Touchscreen
USB Port
100/1000 BASE-X
Fiber Port
RJ-45 LAN
Port and
Trasmit
LEDs
RJ-45 Cable Test/
Wiremapping
(WMAP) Port
Micro USB
On-the-go
Port
Micro SD
Card Slot
Charging
Port
Kensington
Lock
Camera
and
Flash
Volume
Buttons
Microphone
Speaker
Power Button
and LED
Feature Description
100/1000 BASE-X
Fiber Port
Connects to an SFP adapter and
fiber cable
Supports 100BASE-FX and
1000BASE-SX/LX/ZX
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Physical Features

Feature Description
USB Port Connects to any USB device
RJ-45 LAN Port
(10/100/1000
BASE-T)
Connects to the network using
an Ethernet cable
Charges the unit if PoE is
available
Transmit LEDs Green LED lit: Linked
Yellow LED flashing: Activity
Cable Test/Wire
Mapping Input
(WMAP)
Used for patch cable testing
Power Button
and LED
Glows green when the unit is
powered on
Glows red when the unit is
charging
Charging Port Connects to AC adapter for
charging
Microphone Allows voice input
Camera and
Flash
Captures images and acts as a
flashlight
Micro SD Card
Slot
Used for removable storage
expansion
Micro USB On-
the-Go Port
Connects to a USB On-the-Go
cord for communicating with a
PC or USB peripheral
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Physical Features

Feature Description
Kensington
Lock Allows you to lock your unit
Volume Buttons Increase or decrease the audio
volume
Speaker Produces audio
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Physical Features

Power and Charging
The LinkRunner G2 contains a rechargeable
Lithium Ion battery. You can charge your LR G2
using either AC or Power over Ethernet (PoE). The
LinkRunner G2 does not charge via the USB port.
See Buttons and Ports.
Charging
To charge with AC power, plug the included AC
adapter into an AC outlet, and connect it to the
charging port on the device.
To charge with PoE, connect the RJ-45 port on the
device to a network switch with PoE available or
with a PoE injector.
NOTE: To charge via PoE, the LR G2 must be
powered on or in sleep mode, and PoE must be
enabled in the test settings.
Charge the battery for 4-6 hours before first use.
Powering On
lPress the power button on the front of the
unit to power on the LinkRunner G2.
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Physical Features

lWhen the unit is on, press the power button
to put it in sleep mode.
lTo shut down, hold the power button for
one second until the “Power off” dialog box
appears on the touchscreen, then tap
Power off .
lTo perform a hard power off (without
shutting down the software), press and hold
the power button for five seconds.
The first time you turn it on, the LinkRunner G2
testing application opens and begins testing your
network immediately. Connect the top RJ-45 LAN
port or 100/1000 BASE-X Fiber port to an active
network to begin receiving test results.
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Physical Features

Maintenance
To clean the display, use a lens cleaner and a soft,
lint-free cloth.
To clean the case, use a soft cloth that is moist with
water or a weak soap.
WCAUTION: Do not use solvents or abrasive
materials that may damage the product.
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Physical Features

Home and Android
Interface
This section explains how to use the
features of the Android home screen and
user interface to navigate and organize
your device.
The LinkRunner G2 interface applies
many of the operations typical of any
Android device. Use swiping touchscreen
motions to navigate through screens and
to drag down the top notification panel.
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