Datasheet
10/26/2017 LinkRunner G2 Smart Network Tester - Data Sheet | NETSCOUT
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Nearest switch and VLAN
information over Copper and
Fiber Links - uses IEEE Link Layer
Discovery Protocol (LLDP) plus the
Cisco
®
and Extreme Discovery
Protocols (CDP and EDP) to display
the VLAN/Voice VLAN and nearest
switch model, slot and port. When
reported as part of the AutoTest, a
Refresh option is available that
allows you to receive the next xDP
frame (CDP/LLDP) coming from the
switch.
TruePower™ PoE testing - quickly
validate PoE performance by
drawing actual power utilizing all 4
pairs such as UPOE. Load the
circuit to stress switches, cabling
and patch panels, all while
measuring the voltage and pairs
being used.
Link Speed/Duplex - verify link speed and duplex is congured as expected. If 1000BASE-T test is enabled and
the link under test is not performing as expected, a yellow warning indication will be noted and the actual speed
emphasized.
802.1X authentication - verify access to secure networks using 802.1X and MAC Access Control Lists (ACL). The
included LinkRunner G2 Manager software congures 802.1X EAP type, downloads certicates and enters
passwords.
IPv4/IPv6 ready - supports both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
IP Address Validation - a key element to ensure network services are available for IoT connected devices is to
verify they are able to obtain an IP address and access the network. Both DHCP and static IP congurations are
supported; when using DHCP, the handshake timing and lease time is shown.
Key device and application availability -in addition to ping, which is sometimes blocked or disabled, the
LinkRunner G2 can perform a TCP port open test to verify application connectivity to up to 10 user-dened
targets using IPv4 and IPv6. Router, DNS and DHCP servers are reported. LinkRunner G2 provides the ability to
perform a continuous ping, providing a quick and simple way to nd intermittent connectivity issues.