The main unit measures about 7 inches high, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches deep. It’s more for strictly testing the cables.įluke Networks The Fluke Networks CIQ-100 tester with the remote unit attached on the top for storage. It doesn’t show switch info and network IP info like the two other solutions, but it’s not designed for that. It comes with a main unit to run standalone diagnostics and a remote unit for the cable testing. The Fluke Networks CIQ-100 ($1,385) is a qualification tester for copper media (twisted-pair, coax and audio) that can test speeds and troubleshoot cables. The NETSCOUT unit is the most expensive of those tested but also has the most functionality, a touchscreen, and an Android OS. They give details on any connected switch, PoE capability and test for IP network/internet connectivity. The NETSCOUT LinkRunner G2 and SignalTEK NT units are the most similar in regards to what they test. It’s designed just for cable qualification, can test Ethernet and coax runs but has no fiber support. The Fluke Networks CIQ-100 is the most basic tester and least expensive of the three we reviewed. Plus all can blink the switch port LED lights to help identify the port you’re testing and send tones across the cable to physically locate the cable throughout its path using a separate tone probe. All three of these testers can check cable pairs and wiring, estimated cable lengths, and data rates.
Here we take a look at three different network testers from three of the major players: Fluke Networks, NETSCOUT, and SignalTEK.
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