Fluke Networks LRAT-2000 Link Runner Network Auto-Tester

• Fast answers: AutoTest accurately identifies network problems in 10 seconds
• Verify connections at 10M/100M/1G on copper and fiber: Instantly verify link status, connection type, and signal strength
• Nearest switch and VLAN information: Displays the VLAN and nearest switch model, slot and port
• TruePower PoE testing: Quickly validate PoE performance by drawing actual power up to the 802.3at standard 25.5W
• Document results: Store up to 50 test results and download to your PC

If you don't know about these and you work on cisco gear, the short version is: you want this. You can check Power over Ethernet levels, Vlan settings, measure cable distances, test DHCP, DNS, trace cables, find the port you're connected to on the switch, and some other fun stuff. It also has the best tone generator for finding cables with a probe (probe not included). For over a grand, it's probably overpriced; but it's your only choice, and the time savings are worth it.

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I work at a university doing all of the networking connections. About a month ago we "upgraded" to 3 of these units. When they work they are neat because they tell you exactly what switch and port you are in on a cisco switch. A month into owning the devices, 2 of the 3 stopped pulling ip addresses. All of the other functions work, like the length of the wire etc. It even shows data is being recieved from a switch but pulls no ip. We attached a packet sniffer to it and the problem was that it was never sending out a dhcp request even though it said it was. We contacted fluke and tried a bunch of trouble shooting with no luck. They said they never heard of it before and the devices we had were the first run. They also will not fix it but want to charge us more money for a replacement. Terrible customer service and product! Wait until they make a second revision that they will actually stand behind.

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Allows 1 person to quickly do the work that required 2 people or 1 person a really long time. My Cisco switch configureation allows me to quickly monitor a port to spot issues. We use these devices when we rebuild a site network and all items dont work as expected.