Product Information
The LinkIQ™ 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.
| Feature |
LinkIQ Duo |
LinkIQ |
LinkIQ Duo IE |
LinkIQ-IE |
| Wiremap |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Length |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Performance | to 10 Gb/s | to 10 Gb/s | to 10 Gb/s | to 10 Gb/s |
| Switch Info | Speed, Name, Address, VLAN, Port | Speed, Name, Address, VLAN, Port | Speed, Name, Address, VLAN, Port | Speed, Name, Address, VLAN, Port |
| Network Connectivity |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Ethernet Alliance Certified PoE | Measure, Test all 802.3 af/at/bt | Measure, Test all 802.3 af/at/bt | Measure, Test all 802.3 af/at/bt | Measure, Test all 802.3 af/at/bt |
| Supported Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | ||
| Wi-Fi Tests | Networks, Channels, Access Points | Networks, Channels, Access Points | ||
| Industrial Connectors | M8D, M12D, M12X | M8D, M12D, M12X | ||
| Reporting App | LinkWare™ PC | LinkWare PC | LinkWare PC | LinkWare PC |
- Cable performance testing up to 10GBASE-T plus troubleshooting (distance to fault, wire map, toning)
- Test and troubleshoot EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT cabling with M12X, M12D, and M8D adapters (IE versions)
- Network features include IPv4 and v6 ping, nearest switch diagnostics (IP address, name, port / VLAN number, and advertised data rates)
- Ethernet Alliance-certified PoE Verification detects the PoE class (1-8) and power, and performs a load test of available PoE from the connected switch
- Wi-Fi analysis to Wi-Fi 6E, including networks, channels, and access points (Duo model – 6 GHz support only in countries where allowed)
- Manage results and print reports from LinkWare™ PC
Specifications
General Specifications
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 x 1.875 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
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 Compatibility
Ethernet Alliance Certified to IEEE 802.3af/at/bt
Hardware negotiation with signature resistance
Software negotiation with LLDP/CDP
Power Over Ethernet Diagnostics
Advertised Power Class (0-8)
Advertised Available Power
Powered Pairs
Diagnostics for both Single and Dual signatures
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
Wi-Fi Test Specifications (LIQ Duo Models Only)
Feature
Description
Supported Wireless Standards
802.11b, 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 Supported
Frequencies 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 certifications
AE, 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 Tests
Number and name (BSSID) of available access points, signal strength, security type, IEEE 802.11 standard supported
Access Point Tests
Networks supported / country code, BSSID, signal strength, band/channel/bandwidth, IEEE 802.11 standards supported, security types, TX/RX rates
Channel Tests
Utilization, Number / signal strength of access points, overlap
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Data Sheet
LinkIQ™ Cable+Network Tester Version 2.1 Software
Please install the latest version of LinkWare PC.
For managing, storing, and printing LinkIQ test results.