Fluke LinkIQ - Introduction to LinkIQ; Automatic Test Discovery

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Introduction
The Fluke Networks LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester (the Product or Tester) is a unique handheld
test instrument for use in many applications to test twisted pair cables, network connectivity,
and Power over Ethernet (PoE). These applications include system integration, cable
installation, and network and security system maintenance. The Product provides an
automatic test discovery suite that recognizes a connected device and automatically selects
the appropriate type of test for the device. See Automatic Test Discovery. The Product can be
set manually to do a cable or switch test.
The Product shows images on a high-visibility, industrial-quality LCD touch screen. The
Product saves data to internal memory which can be transferred to a PC through a direct USB
connection to the PC.
The Product includes LinkWare PC desktop software. LinkWare PC software is a high-
performance, professional software suite for quality analysis and reporting.
The Product is compatible with the MicroScanner PoE Remote Identifer and the
IntelliTone Pro Toner, Tracer, and Probe.
Automatic Test Discovery
The Product is set up in Auto Test mode by default. The automatic test discovery feature
recognizes a connected device and automatically selects the appropriate type of test
compatible with the device.
Automatic test discovery selects a:
 Cable test if:
 There is no cable connected to the Product.
 There is a cable connected to the Product but not connected to a port on an external
device.
 The Product detects a Remote ID.
See Cable Tests.