Portable Network Tool

Comparison Chart Overview

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000

Gigabit Migration FAIR VERY GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔ VERY GOOD VERY GOOD

VoIP Troubleshooting GOOD GOOD VERY GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔ VERY GOOD

Cable Troubleshooting VERY GOOD GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔ GOOD GOOD

Application Connectivity FAIR FAIR FAIR BEST CHOICE ✔ VERY GOOD

Security Management FAIR VERY GOOD FAIR VERY GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔

Wireless Troubleshooting NA NA NA NA BEST CHOICE ✔

LAN Validation NA GOOD NA FAIR BEST CHOICE ✔

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Printed in U.S.A. 10/2008 3247232 F-EN-P Rev B

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Gigabit Migration

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

GIGABIT MIGRATION FAIR VERY GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔ VERY GOOD VERY GOOD
MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Cable Verification
Cable wiremap
Cable length
Distance to open/short
Cable Qualification
10/100/VoIP/Gig
Locate crosstalk fault
Locate impedance fault
Link Verification
Device speed (up to Gig)
Links at 10/100/Gig
PoE voltage/pairs
Test Documentation
Reporting software

©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A. 1/2008 3247244 F-EN-P Rev A

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VoIP Troubleshooting

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

VoIP TROUBLESHOOTING GOOD GOOD VERY GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔ VERY GOOD
MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Cable Verification
Cable wiremap
Cable length
Distance to open/short
Cable Qualification
10/100/VoIP/Gig
Saves test results
Link Configuration
Speed/duplex signaling
Switch port/VLAN
PoE voltage/pairs
VoIP Diagnostics
Monitor IP phone boot-up
Monitor IP phone calls
Measure call quality
Test Documentation
Reporting software

©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A. 1/2008 3247259 F-EN-P Rev A

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Application Connectivity

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

APPLICATION CONNECTIVITY FAIR FAIR FAIR BEST CHOICE ✔ VERY GOOD

MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Cable Troubleshooting
Cable wiremap/length
Distance to open/short
Locate crosstalk fault
Locate impedance fault
Link Troubleshooting
Device speed (up to Gig)
Links at 10/100/Gig
Request IP address DHCP/MANUAL DHCP/MANUAL DHCP/MANUAL
Ping key devices
Subnet identification
CDP/LLDP
PoE voltage/pairs
Traffic analysis
Inline testing
Health
Protocols
Application Connectivity
Set up 10 ping catalogs
Auto ping 10 devices/ports
Identify slow devices/ports
Test Documentation
Reporting
©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A. 10/2008 3247271 F-EN-P Rev B

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Cable Troubleshooting

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

CABLE TROUBLESHOOTING VERY GOOD GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔ GOOD GOOD

MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Cable Verification
Cable wiremap Graphical Numeric Graphical Numeric Graphical
Cable length
Cable Troubleshooting
Distance to open/short
Locate crosstalk fault
Locate impedance fault
Port Location/ID
Optional cable IDs
Digital toning
Analog toning
CDP/LLDP
Test Documentation
Reporting software

©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A. 1/2008 3247267 F-EN-P Rev A

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Wireless Troubleshooting

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

Wireless Troubleshooting NA NA NA NA BEST CHOICE ✔

MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Cable Troubleshooting
Cable wiremap
Length/distance to open/short
Link Configuration
POE voltage/pairs
Speed/duplex signaling
Switch port/VLAN
802.1p QoS
Wireless Analysis
802.11a/b/g testing
RF health diagnosis
Security auditing/rogue hunting
Discovery of devices/networks
Automated problem detection
Test Documentation
Reporting

©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A. 1/2008 3247298 F-EN-P Rev A

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Security Management

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

SECURITY MANAGEMENT FAIR GOOD FAIR VERY GOOD BEST CHOICE ✔

MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Cable Troubleshooting
Cable wiremap/length
Distance to open/short
Locate crosstalk fault
Locate impedance fault
Link Troubleshooting
Device speed (up to Gig)
Links at 10/100/Gig
Request IP address DHCP/MANUAL DHCP/MANUAL DHCP/MANUAL
Ping Key devices
Subnet identification
CDP/LLDP
PoE voltage/pairs
Security Configuration
Authenticate with 802.1x Option
Select EAP type Option
Enter certificates/passwords Option
Detect viruses/spyware inline Option
Test Documentation
Reporting
©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/2008 3247280 F-EN-P Rev A

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LAN Validation Selection Guide

MicroScanner2 LinkRunner Pro CableIQ NetTool Series II EtherScope Series II

Cable Verifier Network Multimeter Qualification Tester Inline Network Tester Network Assistant

LAN Validation NA GOOD NA FAIR BEST CHOICE ✔

MSRP (USD) < $500 < $1000 < $1500 < $3000 > $5000
Verify link configurations
Speed/duplex
802.3af PoE settings
VLAN ID
Switch name/slot/port
Verify network services
Identification
Availability
Performance
Automated test scripts
Pass/fail reports
Assess Ethernet performance
User-defined links
Throughput, latency, loss
Jitter, bit error rate
Automated test scripts
Pass/fail reports

©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A. 10/2008 3392973 F-EN-P Rev A

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