Fluke Networks
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@KendallHershey said:
@DustinB3403 Check out the LinkSprinter 300. Not only will this help you out to quickly determine general troubleshooting such as, is the problem in the PC or hte Network and if the Network, where. For cable test and identification, it will also give you distance to fault and show open/short/split. Another handy feature is it has flash port, so if you don't know what's connected to what and you have an un-managed switch, you plug the LinkSprinter in at the wall jack and watch the ports, you'll see one light blinking in a different pattern, that's your connection. In a managed switch, will just tell you what switch/slot/port VLAN you are plugged into.
That's handy!
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@KendallHershey said:
@art_of_shred It has a built-in mobile AP that you can connect to, pull up a browser once you're connected and go to 172.16.9.9 and run your test you can see all real time data
So the idea is to connect using a iOS or Android device? I'm assuming Windows Phone is not supported.
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@Dashrender said:
@KendallHershey said:
@art_of_shred It has a built-in mobile AP that you can connect to, pull up a browser once you're connected and go to 172.16.9.9 and run your test you can see all real time data
So the idea is to connect using a iOS or Android device? I'm assuming Windows Phone is not supported.
Wrong! it is a wireless hotspot and a web page! SO you can keep your WP
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@IRJ said:
@KendallHershey said:
@DustinB3403 Check out the LinkSprinter 300. Not only will this help you out to quickly determine general troubleshooting such as, is the problem in the PC or hte Network and if the Network, where. For cable test and identification, it will also give you distance to fault and show open/short/split. Another handy feature is it has flash port, so if you don't know what's connected to what and you have an un-managed switch, you plug the LinkSprinter in at the wall jack and watch the ports, you'll see one light blinking in a different pattern, that's your connection. In a managed switch, will just tell you what switch/slot/port VLAN you are plugged into.
How much does the LinkSprinter 300 cost?
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@JaredBusch said:
@Dashrender said:
@KendallHershey said:
@art_of_shred It has a built-in mobile AP that you can connect to, pull up a browser once you're connected and go to 172.16.9.9 and run your test you can see all real time data
So the idea is to connect using a iOS or Android device? I'm assuming Windows Phone is not supported.
Wrong! it is a wireless hotspot and a web page! SO you can keep your WP
Cool, not an app.
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Does Fluke have any tools that are capable of scanning multiple connections at once? What if we had to run several lines at once, terminated them and wanted to check for any issues.
Testing each line is doable, but if I were an installer I'd want to check several at once to see if there were any issues and resolve them immediately before moving my equipment / ladder etc to the next location.
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@Dashrender Any device with a browser and the ability to connect to choose a wifi connection is supported! We decided not to do an app specifically for that reason, so it could support as many devices as possible.
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@KendallHershey said:
@art_of_shred It has a built-in mobile AP that you can connect to, pull up a browser once you're connected and go to 172.16.9.9 and run your test you can see all real time data
I wrote the IP on the side in permanent marker, so I always have it. I'm not going to remember it otherwise.
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@art_of_shred said:
@KendallHershey said:
@art_of_shred It has a built-in mobile AP that you can connect to, pull up a browser once you're connected and go to 172.16.9.9 and run your test you can see all real time data
I wrote the IP on the side in permanent marker, so I always have it. I'm not going to remember it otherwise.
HA! That's smart - I just book marked it on my phone's browser, but that way it's transferable if you loan the LinkSprinter to another tech
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@KendallHershey said:
@Dashrender Any device with a browser and the ability to connect to choose a wifi connection is supported! We decided not to do an app specifically for that reason, so it could support as many devices as possible.
That, is, awesome!
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@KendallHershey at what point do you (Fluke) see the NetRunner being a useful device? I loved the features from what I have seen demo'd but outside of installers, I do not see the benefit to the device for most SMB admins.
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@DustinB3403 said:
Does Fluke have any tools that are capable of scanning multiple connections at once? What if we had to run several lines at once, terminated them and wanted to check for any issues.
Testing each line is doable, but if I were an installer I'd want to check several at once to see if there were any issues and resolve them immediately before moving my equipment / ladder etc to the next location.
I'm not sure I follow you on this Dustin - I suppose it's common for me to terminate two plugs at a wall plate, but rarely more than that. When would you find yourself not moving the latter for more than say 2 - 4 connections? Really since I only have APs in the ceiling, I only have one connection at each AP location, so there would only be one thing to test.
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@art_of_shred said:
@KendallHershey said:
@art_of_shred It has a built-in mobile AP that you can connect to, pull up a browser once you're connected and go to 172.16.9.9 and run your test you can see all real time data
I wrote the IP on the side in permanent marker, so I always have it. I'm not going to remember it otherwise.
Great point - would be a good upgrade to have that as a sticker or carved directly into the plastic.
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@DustinB3403 said:
Does Fluke have any tools that are capable of scanning multiple connections at once? What if we had to run several lines at once, terminated them and wanted to check for any issues.
Testing each line is doable, but if I were an installer I'd want to check several at once to see if there were any issues and resolve them immediately before moving my equipment / ladder etc to the next location.
The answer to this question really depends on your testing objective. If you need to validate connectivity to multiple resources such as intnernal FTP sites, external web sites, key cloud services used by your organization, you can do that by setting up a test profile in either the LinkRunner AT or OneTouch AT and program in up to 10 "targets" to validate in a single test. If you need to validate the cable, you will need to plug into each cable individually.
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Speaking of wall jacks... what tools do you have that can verify correct voltage to a wall jack, for things like AP's and VOIP phones?
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@DustinB3403 said:
Does Fluke have any tools that are capable of scanning multiple connections at once? What if we had to run several lines at once, terminated them and wanted to check for any issues.
Testing each line is doable, but if I were an installer I'd want to check several at once to see if there were any issues and resolve them immediately before moving my equipment / ladder etc to the next location.
Having actually been an installer, I do not see this ever being needed. I terminate line 1 and put the tester on it while I terminate line 2. Continue until all lines are tested.
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@art_of_shred said:
Speaking of wall jacks... what tools do you have that can verify correct voltage to a wall jack, for things like AP's and VOIP phones?
Now that is a great question - unfortunately it's less SMB, and more dedicated cabling company (unless the cost is just fantastically low).
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@JaredBusch said:
@KendallHershey at what point do you (Fluke) see the NetRunner being a useful device? I loved the features from what I have seen demo'd but outside of installers, I do not see the benefit to the device for most SMB admins.
If you already own a LinkSprinter and you're thinking about adding a LinkRunner, let me ask you a couple of questions so I can give you the best answer. 1. Are you a one man shop or do you have other field technicians either at your site or remote? What model LinkSprinter do you have? Do you have PoE enabled devices?
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@art_of_shred said:
Speaking of wall jacks... what tools do you have that can verify correct voltage to a wall jack, for things like AP's and VOIP phones?
Yes, can the PoE system in the LinkSprinter understand the difference between the PoE versions?
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@KendallHershey said:
@JaredBusch said:
@KendallHershey at what point do you (Fluke) see the NetRunner being a useful device? I loved the features from what I have seen demo'd but outside of installers, I do not see the benefit to the device for most SMB admins.
If you already own a LinkSprinter and you're thinking about adding a LinkRunner, let me ask you a couple of questions so I can give you the best answer. 1. Are you a one man shop or do you have other field technicians either at your site or remote? What model LinkSprinter do you have? Do you have PoE enabled devices?
We are specifically a consultancy. The need for a LinkRunner is low, but it can see benefits when new clients are onboarded. Currently I have access to a LinkSprinter 300 if I ask.
We actually have an old Fluke unit (forget the model) that runs XP and weighs about 100 pounds. I drop it on a network for any potential client to get an idea of what they have quickly.
