LinkIQ™ Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester
Key features
- Cable testing you trust. Network testing you need. Wi-Fi 6E ready.
- 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
- product overview
- specifications
- What's in the box
Product overview: LinkIQ™ Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester
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.
Specifications: LinkIQ™ Cable+Wi-Fi+Network Tester
General Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Languages Supported | English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, Portuguese |
| Weight | 1 lb 6 oz (624 g) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 6400 mAh Life: 8 hours typical Charge Time: 4.5 hrs Charging Temp: 0°C to +40°C |
| Power Adapter | Input: 100–240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz Output: 15 VDC, 2 A max (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 Humidity | 0–90% (0°C–35°C), 0–70% (35°C–45°C) |
| Operating Altitude | 4000 m (3200 m with AC adapter) |
| Vibration | Random, 2g, 5 Hz–500 Hz |
| Drop | 1 m on 6 sides |
Active Network Diagnostics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Protocols Supported | LLDP, CDP, FLP, ICMP, DHCP |
| IP Address Setup | Manual or DHCP (IPv4/v6, DNS Server, Gateway) |
| Ping Test Results | 4 response time results: Target, DNS, Gateway + avg. and # lost |
| Nearest Device Diagnostics | Switch Name/IP/MAC, Port, VLAN, Advertised Speed/Duplex |
| PoE Compatibility | IEEE 802.3 af/at/bt (hardware + LLDP/CDP negotiation) |
| PoE Diagnostics | Advertised Class (0–8), Power, Powered Pairs, Single/Dual signatures |
| PoE Measurements | Loaded Voltage (V), Loaded Power (W) |
| Port Blink | Yes |
Cable Test Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Test Port | Shielded RJ45 (8-pin modular jack) |
| Commissioning Autotests | 10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, etc. (Test <70 m: 6s) |
| Cable Types | UTP, STP, S/FTP; 2-pair or 4-pair |
| Wire Map-Only Tests | Wire map, pair length, split pairs, T568A/B, crossover (Test <120 m: 1s) |
| Max Cable Length | 305 m (1000 ft) |
| NVP | User-settable |
| Tone Generator | Digital (IntelliTone) + Analog compatible |
| Remote ID Locators | Up to 7 unique IDs |
Wi-Fi Test Specifications (LIQ Duo Models Only)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Supported Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), ac (Wi-Fi 5), ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), detects 802.11be |
| Frequencies Supported | 2.4 GHz: 2.402–2.482 GHz (ch 1–13) 5 GHz: 5.170–5.835 GHz (ch 36–165) 6 GHz: 5.945–7.125 GHz (ch 1–233) |
| Country Certifications | AE, AU, AR, BR, CA, CL, CN, IN, JP, KR, KW, MY, MX, NZ, PH, SG, TH, TW, UK, US, ZA, EU |
| Network Tests | SSID, BSSID, signal strength, security, 802.11 standard |
| Access Point Tests | SSID, country, BSSID, signal, band/channel, bandwidth, security, TX/RX rates |
| Channel Tests | Utilization, signal strength, overlapping access points |
What's in the box:
- LinkIQ Cable+Network tester includes LinkIQ with remote ID #1
- RJ45-RJ45 patch cord
- AC charger
- RJ45/11 universal coupler
- Carrying case