The NetAlly LRAT-3000-KIT LinkRunner AT 3000 Network Tester Kit is designed for frontline technicians who need fast and comprehensive validation of copper and fiber network links with powerful network connectivity troubleshooting. It features a large touchscreen and in-depth AutoTest that provides deeper network visibility. With tools designed to help with network changes and troubleshooting, this network tester’s quick cable test and switch identification functionality facilitates installation validation and fast problem isolation. Test results can be automatically uploaded to the Link-Live collaboration, reporting, and analysis platform to improve teamwork between network engineers and technicians, creating greater job visibility, better project control, and improved tester fleet management. Independent management plane via wired or Wi-Fi connection (with optional adapter) allows remote operation and result uploading independent of the network under test.

AutoTest and Profiles – Comprehensive Network Link Test Validates All Aspects of Network Connectivity

AutoTest is the most comprehensive testing application on the LinkRunner AT 3000. The app is fully customizable with savable test profiles and reusable Test Targets. Multiple profiles can be grouped allowing a single button press to validate connectivity on all VLANs. AutoTest results are automatically uploaded to the Link-Live platform after users claim their LinkRunner AT 3000.

Switch Test – Identifies Nearest Connected Switch and Critical Configuration Information

The Switch Test provides a graphical representation of the immediate connection. The LinkRunner AT 3000 uses the IEEE Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), plus the Cisco and Extreme Discovery Protocols (CDP and EDP) to display the nearest switch name, chassis, model, slot, and port. Plus, it displays other critical information like switch MAC/IP address, connected VLAN and VLANs supported, link speed and duplex (can identify advertised link speeds up to 10G), connection (MDI or MDI/X), and PoE voltage/power (actual and under TruePower load).

Cable Test – Validate Cabling for Proper Termination, Test for Length, Common Miswires, and Distance to Fault

The LinkRunner AT 3000’s Cable Test can help users determine cable length and fault status, verify wire mapping of patch cords and structured cabling, and locate cables using toning or WireView office locators. Test structured cabling using the top RJ-45 port. Test patch cables with the built in second RJ-45 for complete pin to pin mapping and TDR.

Ping/TCP Test – Verify Connectivity to On or Off-Network Devices, Ensure TCP Port Availability

The Ping/TCP test app runs a Ping or TCP Connect test to the chosen target, allowing users to verify connectivity and identify intermittent issues. A Ping test sends an ICMP echo request to the selected target to determine whether it can be reached and how long it takes to respond. Test for MTU issues using the frame size and do not fragment settings. The results are trended, displaying the last 24 hours as well as loss statistics.

Link-Live – Collaboration, Reporting, and Analysis Platform

Link-Live acts as a central system for managing test results and devices. It streamlines workflows by allowing easy logging, documenting, and reporting of test activities. When the tester is connected to Link-Live, test results are automatically uploaded to the dashboard for project management and reporting. In the case of no internet connectivity, (air-gapped networks or new construction) results are buffered infinitely until connectivity is established. Users can also upload additional files, screenshots, images, profiles, location information, and comments whenever needed.

Reflector – Works with Other NetAlly Tools for Network Performance Testing

The LinkRunner AT 3000 offers a packet reflector mode, which enables users to conduct end-to-end network performance tests when used with other NetAlly tools (LinkRunner 10G, EtherScope nXG, CyberScope CE). This mode validates network throughput capabilities up to 1Gbps. The reflector also works for 1G LANBERT media qualification testing. The line rate reflector supports control of what types of packets to reflect as well as swapping of source and destination MAC and IP addresses for L3 performance testing.

Wi-Fi Connectivity Support – Requires Optional USB Adapter

The LinkRunner AT 3000 supports Wi-Fi connectivity through the use of an optional USB Wi-Fi adapter. This provides on-the-go connectivity for uploading test results to Link-Live, web remote control*, and for conducting basic Wi-Fi diagnostics using third-party apps. *Active AllyCare Premium Support required for web remote control.

Additional Tools and Diagnostics – App Store

After registering the tester, users can download apps from the Link-Live app store to accomplish many tasks in addition to testing. Using third-party apps and USB or BT/BLE accessories allows the user to use the system web browser to connect to infrastructure elements and other resources, take pictures of or scan asset tags for documentation and inventories, identify available Wi-Fi networks, print ID labels, and manage trouble tickets, and much more.