NetAlly LinkRunner AT LRAT-2000 Business Network Tester
The NetAlly LRAT-2000 LinkRunner AT 2000 Network Auto-Tester is a rugged, fast, and complete copper and fiber Ethernet network connectivity tester. It performs an essential set of network connectivity tests, enabling you to quickly and accurately identify and solve network connectivity problems.
The LinkRunner AT Network AutoTester offers user-configured AutoTests for a wide range of important tasks. This network tester's quick cable test and switch identification facilitate fast problem isolation. Test results can be automatically uploaded to the Link-Live Cloud Service to improve collaboration between network engineers and technicians, creating greater job visibility, project control, and fleet management.
Users can easily find opens, shorts, miswires, and split pairs in three different ways:
On non-terminated cable
With a WireView Cable Identifier
Check patch cord with the built-in wiremap port on the side of the LinkRunner AT
Cable Location
The LinkRunner AT uses the IEEE Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), along with the Cisco and Extreme Discovery Protocols (CDP and EDP) to display the nearest switch model, slot, port and VLAN configured.
The LinkRunner AT displays the following critical nearest switch information:
Switch name and model
Chassis, slot and port
Switch IP address
Voice and Data VLAN IDs
Duplex and speed (actual and advertised)
Signal Strength
Connection (MDI or MDI/X)
PoE voltage and power (actual and test limit)
Graphical representation of power on pairs
Packet Reflector
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Name | NetAlly LinkRunner AT 2000 (Often abbreviated as LRAT-2000) |
| Form Factor | Ultra-rugged, handheld, pistol-grip design. Built for harsh environments. |
| Primary Use Case | Automated network and service validation for network technicians, field engineers, and military communications teams. |
| Hardware & Display | |
|---|---|
| Display | 5-inch full-color, sunlight-readable capacitive touchscreen (1280 x 720) |
| Ports & Interfaces | Main Test Port: 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ-45 (Copper) Auxiliary Port: 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ-45 (Copper) USB-C® Port: For data transfer and charging Micro-USB OTG Port: For connecting to Android devices for control and display. |
| Wireless | Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) dual-band (2.4 & 5 GHz) radio |
| Battery Life | Typical Use: 10+ hours Hot-swappable: Yes (with optional second battery) |
| Camera | 5 MP auto-focus camera with LED flash for documenting endpoints and assets |
| Special Feature | Integrated e-SATA connector for direct connection to tactical radio systems. |
| Wired Testing Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| AutoTest | One-touch automated test for both wired and wireless connectivity. Provides a pass/fail assessment of the network service. |
| Link Configuration | Switch Detection: CDP, LLDP VLAN Discovery: Discovers VLAN information PoE (Power over Ethernet) Test: Tests for presence of IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and measures voltage. |
| Cable Testing & Diagnostics | TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer): Identifies cable faults (opens, shorts, miswires), measures length, and estimates distance to fault. Cable Quality: Performs wiremap and provides a Cable Health score. |
| Network Connectivity Tests | Ping, traceroute, DNS lookup, and DHCP server test. |
| Port Identification | LinkFlash™: Blinks switch port LED by generating traffic. Tone Generation: Activates analog tone generators for cable tracing. |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi) Testing Capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Integrated Radio | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. |
| Wi-Fi Analysis | Network Discovery: Discovers nearby SSIDs and APs. Client Connection Test: Connects to a target SSID to validate security and performance from a client's perspective. Performance Metrics: Measures upload/download speed and latency. |
| Tactical/Field Communications | |
|---|---|
| Radio Integration | Unique e-SATA port allows the LRAT-2000 to interface directly with tactical radios (e.g., Trellisware TW-950 TSM® radio) to test and validate the entire end-to-end network path, including the radio link. |
| Form Factor | Designed to be mounted directly onto a radio or carried in a manpack configuration. |
| Software & Data Management | |
|---|---|
| Link-Live Cloud Platform | Included Service: Secure cloud-based management for storing, viewing, and sharing test results. Enables remote collaboration and centralized reporting. (Requires account setup). |
| Mobile App Control | Can be controlled and its display viewed via a dedicated app on an Android smartphone or tablet, useful when the device is mounted in a hard-to-see location. |
| Firmware Updates | Regular updates delivered via the Link-Live Cloud platform. |
| Physical & Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7.4 x 3.3 x 1.9 in (18.8 x 8.4 x 4.8 cm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (0.54 kg) |
| Ruggedization | MIL-STD-810G: Certified to withstand rigorous military environmental engineering tests. Drop Test: Withstands multiple 6-ft (1.8-meter) drops to concrete. IP Rating: IP67 (Dust tight and protected against immersion in water up to 1m for 30 minutes). |
| Operating Temperature | -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C) |
| Casing | Chemical-agent resistant coating (CARC) for military deployment. |
| Included & Optional Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Included | LRAT-2000 unit, USB-C cable, rugged boot, quick start guide. |
| Optional | Second Battery & Charger: For extended operation. Radio-specific adapters (e.g., for Trellisware radios). Hard/soft carrying cases. |