Multi-Gig Link Validation
With the expanding deployment of Multi-Gig switching (typically to feed greater bandwidth to Wi-Fi 6 access points), users are finding that their cable plant may not support the desired speed. Cable quality, length, installation workmanship, and noise in the environment all can contribute to “downshifting” to lower-than-expected speeds.
LinkRunner 10G verifies copper media for Multi-Gig capability (1 / 2.5 / 5 / 10Gig) and provides root-cause diagnosis when link speed downshifting occurs by measuring the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Links out of spec are flagged with a warning. The LANBERT™ Media Qualification app generates and measures the transmission of line rate Ethernet frames over your network cabling infrastructure, in order to determine the maximum error-free bandwidth, possibly preventing costly and unnecessary cabling upgrades.
Performance Testing for Critical Links & Key Devices
Two LinkRunner 10G units (or one unit paired with an EtherScope nXG) and the Network Performance Test (NPT) app can be used to stress critical network links, such as switch ports to servers/storage/Wi-Fi access points, uplinks or WAN links, with up to eight simultaneous data streams at up to 10G line-rate. It verifies the link’s compliance to service level agreements (SLA) based on throughput, packet loss, QoS, delay and jitter.
This performance test can be run at up to full line-rate in order to measure the top-end bandwidth and quality of your network from end-to-end, or for particular network segments. It can also be utilized to bench-test switches for optimal configuration prior to rollout into production. For troubleshooting on a production network (where excessive test traffic could be detrimental), many users will configure the NPT feature with a low stream of traffic (even just 64Kbps) in order to characterize network quality, identify possible packet loss, delay and jitter, and validate QoS.
LANBERT™ Media Qualification app generates and measures the transmission of line rate Ethernet frames over your network cabling infrastructure, qualifying its ability to support 1G/10G on fiber and 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G on copper links.
Discovery – Know who and what is on your network
Instantly see who and what is on the network and where they are connected, by switch, slot, and port number.
- Switch Management – See interfaces, utilization, errors, discards, duplex, spanning tree (RSTP), recent reboots using SNMP monitoring. Identify changes in connected devices and links, and quickly investigate and locate “suspect” devices and identify problems associated with device misconfigurations.
- Device Discovery – Discover all devices then search the inventory using powerful filters and sorts. Add name/authorization to any device.
- Path Analysis – Shows the L2 switch/L3 router path to any connected device
- Cloud-Based Remote Control (via Link-Live)
- Discovery Difference – Analysis in Link-Live shows new or missing devices*
*Note: Activation of Discover Difference requires AllyCare Premium Support Services
AllyCare Premium Support Services
AllyCare is a comprehensive support and maintenance service for NetAlly’s Network Tools that offer significant value over standard warranty. Membership of AllyCare can be purchased as either a 1-year membership or the value-added 3-year.
Additional AllyCare-Enabled Features:
- Switch Management – interfaces, utilization, errors, discards, duplex, spanning tree (RSTP), recent reboots using SNMP monitoring. Identify changes in connected devices and links, and quickly investigate and locate “suspect” devices and identify problems associated with device misconfigurations.
- Device Discovery – Discover all devices then search the inventory using powerful filters and sorts. Add name/authorization to any device.
- Network Topology Mapping – p-to-the-minute-accurate network diagrams show your network
- Path Analysis – Shows the L2 switch/L3 router path to any connected device
- Cloud-Based Remote Control – A simple and secure remote-control feature allows you to manage and control distributed
- Discovery Difference – Analysis in Link-Live shows new or missing devices*.
*Note: Activation of Discover Difference requires AllyCare Premium Support Services
Automated Test Results Management
- Complimentary Link-Live Cloud Service stores test result and site data upload for automated reporting and documentation.
- Simplifies report generation across media types for network deployment documentation.
- Reduces results management overhead for multiple testers and users.
- Enables seamless collaboration between site personnel and remote experts.
- Attach photos, user comments to each result, adding context for future changes and troubleshooting.
- For asset management, ability to associate serial numbers of installed devices, and/or cable/wall jack label to specific test results.
