Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester
Key features
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- Validate Cable Performance up to 10GBASE-T via frequency-based measurements
- Get connected switch data rate, switch name, IP address, port number, and VLAN
- Detect the PoE class (1-8) and power, and perform a load test
- Test connectivity to TCP/IP network through IP configuration and ping
- Manage results and print reports from LinkWare™️ PC
Product overview: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester
The LinkIQ™ Network+Cable Tester is the trusted cable and network testing solution for validating and troubleshooting cable performance from 10BASE-T to 10GBASE-T (10 Mb/s up to 10Gb/s).
LinkIQ supports Industrial Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and others) and is certified by the Ethernet Alliance to IEEE-802.3™ PoE standards. Additional convenient features include Analog and Digital Toning, Port Blink, Remote Office Locators, and integration with LinkWare™ PC software for managing and documenting results.
Validates Cable Performance
LinkIQ ensures that tested links meet performance requirements. It can measure lengths up to 1,000 feet (305 m) and provide distance to faults such as opens, shorts, and unterminated cable. The included remote ID provides a complete wire map of the cable pairs to identify miswired and split pairs.
Detailed Ping Tests Speed Troubleshooting
LinkIQ performs IP ping tests that verify connectivity and provides nearest switch diagnostics, including advertised data rate (up to 10GBASE-T), half/full duplex identification, switch name and IP address, port number, VLAN information, and load test up to Class 8 (90 W). With LinkIQ, you can quickly identify key network issues and validate switch configuration without having to use another device.
In-Depth Testing for PoE
To simplify PoE installation and troubleshooting, LinkIQ displays the pairs where power is provided, showing the different power levels and pairs for dual-signature implementations. LinkIQ performs load testing up to Class 8 (90 W) by placing a load on the connection to ensure that the advertised power is actually being delivered across the cabling infrastructure.
Color Touchscreen
LinkIQ has a large, gesture-based touchscreen that displays a great deal of information and provides clear, easy-to-use controls such as sliders and a full keyboard. Its simplified TEST function displays results according to what’s plugged into the unit’s single RJ-45 connector. A single USB-C port provides connectivity to your PC for software updates, reporting, and charging.
Integrated with LinkWare PC
LinkIQ provides complete documentation via LinkWare PC. Up to 1,000 results with descriptive names can be stored in the tester and recalled. Test names and numbers automatically increment when saved (“Annex B-1,” “Annex B-2,” “Annex B-3,” etc.), saving valuable time when you test cables in sequence.
Additional Features
- Multiple-language interface support: English, German, French, Japanese, Thai, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese
- Cable Toning (compatible with the Fluke Networks IntelliTone™ Probe or Pro3000™)
- Blink Port light on switch
- Compatible with MicroScanner™ PoE Remote Identifiers
- Color touchscreen
- Rechargeable Li-Ion battery via standard USB-C port
- Easy upgrades through USB-C or LinkWare PC
Fluke Premium Care Eligible
When you invest in your Fluke test tools, you want your money to go as far as possible. Fluke Premium Care is a paid offering that provides coverage above and beyond the original product warranty, so you don’t need to worry about unexpected downtime caused by damaged test equipment, accessories, or tools in need of calibration or repair.
What's in the box:
- LinkIQ™ Main Unit
- Remote ID #1
- RJ45-RJ45 patch cord
- AC charger
- RJ45/11 universal coupler
- Carrying case
Specifications: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester
Feature | Description |
Languages supported in UI | English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese |
Weight | 1 lbs 6 oz (624g) |
Battery | Type: Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh Life: 8 hours typical Charge time: 4.5 hours Charging temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C |
Power Adapter | Input: 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz Output: 15 VDC, 2 A maximum Class II |
Host Interface | USB type C |
Display | 800 x 480 color capacitive multi-touch |
Dimensions | 8.5 in x 4.5 in |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
Operating Relative Humidity | 0 % to 90 %, 0°C to 35°C 0 % to 70 %, 35°C to 45°C |
Operating Altitude | 4,000 m 3,200 m with ac adapter |
Vibration | Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz |
Drop | 1 m drop, 6 sides |
Active Network Diagnostics
Feature | Description |
Diagnostic Protocols | Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) Fast Link Pulses (FLP) Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) |
IP Address Setup | LinkIQ address, DNS Server, Gateway for IPv4 or v6 either manually or via DHCP |
IP Ping Test Results | Four response time results for target, DNS Server(s), Gateway, plus average and number lost. |
Power Over Ethernet Compatibility | Ethernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt, Hardware negotiation with signature resistance, Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP |
Power Over Ethernet Measurements | Loaded Voltage (V) Loaded Power (W) |
Port Blink | Blink the light of the connected port |
Cable Test Specifications
Feature | Description |
Test Port | Shielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) plugs. |
Commissioning Autotests | 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only. Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m |
Cable Types | Balanced twisted-pair cabling Unshielded twisted-pair Screened twisted-pair 2-pair and/or 4-pair |
Wire Map-Only Tests | Document wire map Length of each pair Diagnose split pairs User selectable T568A or T568B User selectable crossover settings (Straight through, Half-crossover, Full-crossover) Test speed: 1 second for lengths < 120 m |
Length (Maximum) | 305 m (1000 ft) |
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) | User settable |
Tone Generator | Generates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe. Generates analogy tones compatible with general analog probes. |
Remote ID Locators | Use remote ID terminations to identify up to 7 unique ports or office outlets |
Models: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester
LIQ-100 LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester
Includes:
- LinkIQ™ Main Unit
- Remote ID #1
- RJ45-RJ45 patch cord
- AC charger
- RJ45/11 universal coupler
- Carrying case