Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester

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  • Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
  • Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
  • Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester
  • Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Network Tester

Key features

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  • Performance testing of Industrial Ethernet cabling
  • Switch IP address, name, port / VLAN number, data rates + ping
  • Detect and test PoE power under load to Class 8
  • Wi-Fi analysis to Wi-Fi 6E: networks, channels, and access points
  • Manage results and print reports from LinkWare™️ PC

Product overview: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester

The LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester is the testing solution to verify cable performance up to 10 Gb/s and solve network connectivity problems. The LinkIQ tester validates cable performance using frequency-based measurements and a wire map of the cable under test. It also performs ping tests to verify connectivity and nearest switch diagnostics to identify key network issues and validate switch configuration - eliminating the need for another device. The LinkIQ Duo model adds Wi-Fi analysis to Wi-Fi 6E (where approved), including networks, channels, and access points plus warning of common configuration issues. The IE models allow identification of miswired and split pairs on RJ45, M12X, M12D, and M8D terminated cables supporting EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT and other Industrial Ethernet protocols. Additional features include Analog and Digital Toning, Port Blink, Remote Office Locators, and the ability to manage results via LinkWare™ PC.

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.

Testing to Wi-Fi 6E (LinkIQ Duo)

The LinkIQ Duo tester makes it easy to understand the Wi-Fi environment by running a complete suite of tests and displaying the results the way you want to view them: by networks, channels, or access points. Choosing a specific item (such as an access point listed under a specific network) changes seamlessly to that view. The LinkIQ Duo tester also flags common configuration errors including:

  • use of an illegal channel for the detected region
  • use of a non-recommended channel
  • access points that overlap with an adjacent access point unless one is low power
  • weak security settings

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.

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Specifications: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester

FeatureDescription
Languages supported in UIEnglish, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Turkish
Weight1 lbs 6 oz (624g)
BatteryType: 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 AdapterInput: 100 to 240 V ac ±10%, 50/60Hz;
Output: 15 V dc, 2 A maximum;
Class II
Host InterfaceUSB type C
Display800 x 480 pixels color capacitive multi-touch
Dimensions22 cm x 11 cm (8.5 in x 4.5 in)
Operating Temperature0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
Storage Temperature-10 °C to 60 °C (-14 °F to 140 °F)
Operating Relative Humidity0 % to 90 %, 0 °C to 35 °C
0 % to 70 %, 35 °C to 45 °C
Operating Altitude4,000 m
3,200 m with ac adapter
VibrationRandom, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz
Drop1 m drop, 6 sides

Active Network Diagnostics

FeatureDescription
Diagnostic ProtocolsLink Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP),
Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP),
Fast Link Pulses (FLP),
Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP),
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
IP Address SetupLinkIQ address, DNS Server, Gateway for IPv4 or v6 either manually or via DHCP
IP Ping Test ResultsFour response time results for target, DNS Server(s), Gateway, plus average and number lost
Nearest Device Diagnostics (If available through diagnostic protocols)Switch Name / IP + MAC Address, 
Port Number, 
VLAN Name, 
Advertised Data Rates, 
Advertised Duplex
Power Over Ethernet CompatibilityEthernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt,
Hardware negotiation with signature resistance,
Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP
Power Over Ethernet DiagnosticsAdvertised Power Class (0-8), 
Advertised Available Power, 
Powered Pairs, 
Diagnostics for both Single and Dual signatures
Power Over Ethernet MeasurementsLoaded Voltage (V),
Loaded Power (W)
Port BlinkBlink the light of the connected port

Cable Test Specifications

FeatureDescription
Test PortShielded 8-pin modular jack accepts 8-pin modular (RJ45) plugs
Commissioning Autotests10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Wire map Only. 
Test Speed: 6 seconds for lengths < 70 m
Cable TypesBalanced twisted-pair cabling; 
Unshielded twisted-pair; 
Screened twisted-pair; 
2-pair and/or 4-pair; 
Adapter cables for M8D, M12D, M12X
Wire Map-Only TestsDocument 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 GeneratorGenerates digital tones compatible with Fluke Networks IntelliTone probe.
Generates analog tones compatible with general analog probes.
Remote ID LocatorsIncludes on remote identifier with RJ-45, M8D, M12D, and M12X connectors. Optional RJ terminations identify up to 6 additional unique ports or office outlets.

Wi-Fi Test Specifications (LIQ Duo Models Only)

FeatureDescription
Supported Wireless Standards802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E). 
Additionally, the tester will report the presence of future standards, such as 802.11be, if the standard's presence can be decoded in a supported beacon.
Frequencies SupportedFrequencies of channels received and transmitted (where allowed by country regulations): 2.4 GHz band: 2.402 to 2.482 GHz (channel 1 to channel 13); 5 GHz band: 5.170 to 5.330 GHz, 5.490 to 5.730 GHz, 5.735 to 5.835 GHz (channel 36 to channel 165); 6 GHz band: 5.945 to 7.125 GHz (channel 1 to channel 233). 
NOTE: The tester transmits only on the frequencies allowed in the country where it is sold.
Country certificationsAE, AU, AR, BR, CA, CL, CN, IN, JP, KR, KW, MY, MX, NZ, PH, SG, TH, TW, UK, US, ZA, plus the European Union 
(Completed or in process. Contact your local Fluke representative for details.)
Network TestsNumber and name (BSSID) of available access points, signal strength, security type, IEEE 802.11 standard supported
Access Point TestsNetworks supported / country code, BSSID, signal strength, band/channel/bandwidth, IEEE 802.11 standards supported, security types, TX/RX rates
Channel TestsUtilization, Number / signal strength of access points, overlap

Models: Fluke Networks LinkIQ™ Industrial Ethernet Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester

LIQ-100-IE

LIQ-100-IE,LINKIQ TESTER W/ INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET ADAPTER KIT


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Includes:

  • LIQ-100 with Multi-Connector Adapter
  • Magnetic strap
  • RJ45 Remote-ID #1
  • Quick Reference Guide
  • USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Charging cable
  • Cat 6A patch cord
  • RJ45 male to RJ45 female patch cord
  • RJ45/M12X patch cord
  • RJ45/M12D patch cord
  • RJ45/M8D patch cord
  • RJ45/11 Modular Adapter
  • Hanging strap with Remote ID holder
  • Duffle bag
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