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Network Tester
Getting
Started
Guide
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of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Claiming Your LinkSprinter to Link-Live Cloud Service
Prepare to Claim
1
Insert two AA batteries into the back
of your LinkSprinter (but do not power
it on yet).
Ensure that you have an Ethernet
cable connected to an active network
with access to the Internet (but not
connected to the LinkSprinter yet).
1
Turn on Link-Sprinter Wi-Fi
Tap the
LinkSprinter
power button,
then tap again.
The blue Wi-Fi
icon lights up
when Wi-Fi is
enabled.
2
View Networks
On your mobile
Settings
device, navigate
Wi-Fi
to the list
Choose a Network...
ü
LinkSprinter
of Wi-Fi
AuthorizedGuest
networks.
HPC1234567
HPE710.80ABC
What is tested?
The LinkSprinter runs a connectivity
test and sends the test results to the
™
Link-Live Cloud Service.
5. Pings the
gateway
3 times
3. Discovers
Ethernet switch
name, model,
slot, port,
VLAN
1. Tests Power
over Ethernet
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(PoE)
Link-Live Cloud Service is a
free, online system for viewing,
tracking, and organizing your
LinkSprinter test results. Once
your LinkSprinter is claimed, your
test results are automatically
uploaded to Link-Live.
Sign Up and Sign In
2
Create your user
account at:
Link-Live.com
Follow the
instructions to
activate your
account, then
sign in.
Connecting LinkSprinter to Your Mobile Device
Connect to LinkSprinter SSID
3
Select the LinkSprinter SSID,
called "LinkSprinter" + last 6
digits of the MAC Address.
Open Mobile Interface
4
Open your mobile device browser,
and input the IP address 172.16.9.9
or ui.linksprinter.com.
The mobile device is now linked to
your LinkSprinter and ready to begin
ON
testing.
Detailed test results are also sent
by email. Send a Reply to the
Results email to add a comment
or photo attachment to the result
in the cloud.
Internal
Wi-Fi server
Blue LED:
6. TCP port open
Wi-Fi enabled
or ping the cloud
(www) 3 times
The Cloud
(www) can
be reached
4. Tests
DHCP server,
IP address
acquires
received
an address
PoE
Green: Power
2. Tests Link speed
over Ethernet is
and duplex
available, which
powers unit on.
Off: no PoE
Red: low voltage
Flashing LED: The test is in progress.
Green LED: The test passed.
Red LED: The test failed.
Yellow LED: 1 or 2 pings or TCP handshakes failed.
Claim
3
The first time you sign in to Link-
Live, a pop-up window appears
prompting you to claim your
device.
Follow the claiming instructions on
the screen for LinkSprinter.
Create Your Account
https://app.link-live.com/signup
First Name:
Last Name:
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Email:
To claim, Link-
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Live needs the
Company:
Unit number:
SUBMIT
Unit number (last
6 digits of MAC)
from the back of
your device.
Mobile Device Interface Main Page
47V
10/100/1000 HDx/FDx
Core-Switch02.dh.com
192.168.001.100
192.168.001.001
www.google.com
Click to Add Comments
Go to
Results
Page
LinkSprinter Symbols
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Power button
Tap to power on.
Tap again to
enable Wi-Fi.
Hold 2 seconds to
turn off.
Gateway can
be reached
Link acquired
Run a new
Apply a comment
test of the
to every result
network
Test
results
Apply a
comment
to the last
test result
Go to
Go to Tools
Settings
Menu
Menu