IT/Network Engineer Help please

Fluke Link runner alternatives ?

I have broken my link runner and need a cheap alternative. It just needs tell me the IP when I plug into a floor outlet.

Any suggestions ?

Maybe I’ve misunderstood this, but isn’t the IP address is assigned to the network device, not the port? If a DHCP address is assigned to a device, it holds on to that address then, if another device is plugged into that port, is it not assigned another address?
For cheap testing, what about a second hand laptop with Linux and a network sniffer?

I guess he’s looking for something to confirm the port’s live. I just use an IP phone (call centre, we have a few lying round), if it comes up ok then port is fine.

Cheap old netbook/laptop would provide more info though as suggested above.

We have two networks onsite. This what I use below. This is much cheaper than i paid.
Phone takes to long link runner takes about a minute for the IP address and a few minutes if I require the switch name and port.

I need to know if its a live port, what network and whether its user or printer config port.

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For cheap testing, what about a second hand laptop with Linux

This, a virtually unlimited toolset available for nowt.

ifconfig eth0

..will probably give you the ip, config depending. Else just ifconfig and pick the right interface.

Fluke testers are for cabling companies really, who need to sign off their runs with minimal hassle

A laptop that fits in my pocket would be perfect 🙂

Yes the Link Runner is very handy in that it sits in a pocket. It doesn’t just show a port is active, it shows switch port number, port speed, works as a cable tester, etc, etc…. Mine’s broken too (snapped off a battery connector). So I wouldn’t mind a suggestion either.

LinkSprinter.

Pretty cheap if I remember correctly and handy little tool. Although to actually see the IP you’ll have to connect to the device wirelessly with your smart phone. Also tells you what switch port you are connected to…plus some other stuff.

I think it’s a good bit of kit.