Upgrade to LinkIQ Cable+Network tester troubleshoots IP connectivity
An upgrade to Fluke Networks’ LinkIQ Cable+Network tester expands its ability to test and troubleshoot IP networks. It also offers support to users in 12 languages. The new software is shipping in all new LinkIQ units and is available as a free upgrade to existing customers.
The network tester allows systems integrators and network administrators to verify cabling performance to ensure network performance and also ensure that the user’s traffic can reach its destination.
“Our network test features give these professionals visibility into network connectivity and response time of key resources, allowing them to verify and troubleshoot end-to-end network issue,” said Robert Luijten, field marketing director, Fluke Networks.
A new version of the LinkWare PC software is also available. This new version provides reports including the expanded network testing, allowing users to document their work.
The LinkQ Cable+Network tester upgrade offers expanded network testing. Users can verify connectivity and response time to key network devices with a single touch of the screen. LinkIQ can now be configured to perform IPv4 or v6 ping tests and will display the response time for four pings to a target device of the user’s choosing.
The test results display the DNS and DHCP servers and the gateway router. LinkIQ also displays the IP address of the nearest switch. The new version of LinkWare PC includes this information in its test reporting.
Cable performance tests up to 100 Mbit per second are able to be specified for two-pair cables, which are widely used in industrial environments.
The 1.1 software release is available in the LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester, which can be purchased from Fluke Networks resellers worldwide or directly from the company.
Current owners can access the new firmware and LinkWare PC by visiting the company website.
Fluke Networks specialises in certification, troubleshooting and installation tools for professionals who install and maintain critical network cabling infrastructure, whether installing data centres or restoring service on the factory floor. The company’s flagship products include the innovative LinkWare Live, cloud-connected cable certification.
