The NetAlly LRAT-2000 LinkRunner AT 2000 Network Auto-Tester is a rugged, fast, and complete copper and fiber Ethernet network connectivity tester. It performs an essential set of network connectivity tests, enabling you to quickly and accurately identify and solve network connectivity problems.

The LinkRunner AT Network AutoTester offers user-configured AutoTests for a wide range of important tasks. This network tester's quick cable test and switch identification facilitate fast problem isolation. Test results can be automatically uploaded to the Link-Live Cloud Service to improve collaboration between network engineers and technicians, creating greater job visibility, project control, and fleet management.

Cable Wiring Validation

Cable length, Wiremap, and Location

Users can easily find opens, shorts, miswires, and split pairs in three different ways:

Discover Nearest Switch and VLAN

The LinkRunner AT uses the IEEE Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), along with the Cisco and Extreme Discovery Protocols (CDP and EDP) to display the nearest switch model, slot, port and VLAN configured.

Switch Information

The LinkRunner AT displays the following critical nearest switch information:

Packet Reflector

Packet Reflector Mode

The LinkRunner AT features a packet reflector mode that allows the device to be used remotely during end-to-end network path performance tests to validate LAN and WAN throughput capabilities, up to 1Gbps. The reflector mode can be configured to swap MAC and/or IP addresses. LinkRunner AT 2000 supports packet reflection for the EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert (sold separately).

TruePower PoE Testing - Power Over Ethernet Testing

PoE Setup

LinkRunner AT features the ability to validate TruePower delivery before installing cameras, APs, and phones to ensure a smooth deployment. Quickly validate PoE performance by drawing actual power up to the 802.3at standard 25.5W. Load the circuit to stress switches, cabling and patch panels, all while measuring the voltage and pairs being used.

IP V4/V6 Addressing

AutoTest Results

Validate the IPv4 DHCP auto-negotiation process, subnet and DHCP server and verify IPv6 LinkLocal and Global addressing.

Key Service and Device Connectivity

AutoTest Results

LinkRunner AT can perform either a Ping or a TCP port open test to verify connectivity. The test conducted will reveal connection and response time to the default Gateway, preferred DNS server, and alternate DNS server. LinkRunner AT can connect to as many as 10 user-defined target devices, servers or services, testing using Ping, or a user-defined TCP port number. If a URL is used as the target, results will include response time and an IP address.

802.1x Authentication

Configuration Settings

Verify access to secure networks using 802.1x and MAC Access Control Lists (ACL). The included LinkRunner AT Manager Software can be used to enable 802.1x and download certificates.

Automated Test Results Management

Serving as a centralized test results and device management system, the free Link-Live cloud service transforms team workflows with the ability to quickly and easily log, document, and report test activity from all LinkSprinter, LinkRunner AT, LinkRunner G2, LinkRunner 10G, EtherScope nXG, and AirCheck G2 handheld network testers. Once the instrument is connected to the Link-Live Cloud service, your test results are automatically uploaded to the dashboard for project management and reporting. You have the option of uploading additional files, screenshots, images, profiles, packet captures, location information, and comments anytime. Also, certain NetAlly instruments with AllyCare Support can receive firmware updates "over the network" from Link-Live as they become available.

An API is available to retrieve and integrate data from Link-Live into other management platforms, such as your trouble-ticket application or network management system. This gives you the ability to easily provide proof-of-performance and better manage jobs and staff efficiency.