Fluke Networks has unveiled the LinkIQ™ Duo Cable+WiFi+Network Tester, a groundbreaking solution that combines advanced cabling qualification, Wi-Fi 6E testing, and active network analysis into one user-friendly device. Designed to simplify the work of network technicians, the LinkIQ Duo eliminates the need for multiple tools, streamlining the process of installing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks.
Meeting the Demands of Wi-Fi 6E Expansion
The release of the LinkIQ™ Duo comes as Wi-Fi 6E adoption accelerates. Industry estimates predict that 5.2 million Wi-Fi 6E access points will be shipped in 2024, a dramatic rise from 1.5 million in 2022. This growth highlights the increasing demand for infrastructure capable of supporting more devices and bandwidth-intensive applications.
The LinkIQ™ Duo equips technicians with the ability to address these challenges, delivering comprehensive insights into Wi-Fi environments while validating cabling and network performance with precision.
Key Features of the LinkIQ Duo
- Cabling Qualification: Validates performance up to 10 Gb/s between the network and the access point, ensuring high-speed connectivity.
- Switch Port Analysis: Checks switch connectivity and identifies maximum data rates.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): Verifies sufficient PoE availability to power devices.
Wi-Fi Performance Analysis
- Identifies Wi-Fi access point locations, availability, and configurations.
- Detects common issues such as illegal channel use, overlapping access points, or weak security settings.
- Validates connectivity to critical assets like Wi-Fi controllers.
The device’s compact design makes it easy to operate whether technicians are on-site, under a desk, or atop a ladder. Mark Mullins, Product Marketing Manager at Fluke Networks, highlighted the practicality of the LinkIQ™ Duo: "When installing and troubleshooting networks and devices, our customers wanted an easier, more cost-effective way to manage active network testing. LinkIQ combines the testing they need into one affordable package that is simple to use and understand, ensuring every link in the network works properly for maximum performance."
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