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- Twisted-pair RJ45 cabling from Cat 5e through Cat 6A; connects to managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches for nearest-switch diagnostics
- Works with LinkWare PC software for managing and reporting test results
The Fluke Networks LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester verifies twisted-pair cabling to 10 Gb/s with frequency-based measurements and a wire map.
Is it for you?
The Fluke Networks LinkIQ Cable+Network Tester verifies twisted-pair cabling to 10 Gb/s with frequency-based measurements and a wire map, then tests the network beyond the cable: ping connectivity, nearest-switch diagnostics with speed, name, VLAN and port, and Ethernet Alliance certified PoE measurement for all 802.3af/at/bt classes.
Choose it if these matter
- Validates cable performance to 10 Gb/s with frequency-based measurements plus a full wire map, not just continuity
- Nearest-switch diagnostics report port speed, name, address and VLAN, and a ping test verifies end-to-end connectivity without carrying a laptop
- Ethernet Alliance certified PoE testing for all 802.3 af/at/bt classes, so class and power problems are separated from cabling problems
Skip it if these rule it out
- No Wi-Fi analysis in this base LIQ-100 model; that requires the LinkIQ Duo
- A handheld pro tool at a pro price: far more than a simple wiremap checker costs
- Not a certifier: it qualifies cabling to 10 Gb/s, it does not produce certification reports to TIA/ISO limits like the DSX series
Good for: Home office · Homelab · Wired backhaul
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: LinkIQ (LIQ-100).
Selected package
LinkIQ (LIQ-100)
This pageModel: LIQ-100
- What differs
- The base LinkIQ: cable wiremap and 10 Gb/s performance, switch diagnostics, ping and PoE testing, no Wi-Fi analysis.
- Best for
- Verifying cabling and network connectivity on wired runs.
Related models and generations
LinkIQ Duo Model: LIQ-DUO
Adds Wi-Fi analysis to Wi-Fi 6E: networks, channels, access points and configuration warnings.
Troubleshooting both the cable plant and the wireless network.
LinkIQ-IE Model: LIQ-100-IE
Industrial Ethernet model that identifies miswires and split pairs on RJ45, M12X, M12D and M8D terminated cables.
EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT industrial cabling.
Watch out
- LinkIQ verifies and qualifies cabling to 10 Gb/s; the DSX CableAnalyzer series certifies to TIA and ISO limits.
- The Duo suffix means added Wi-Fi analysis, not a different cable tester.
- LIQ-KIT bundles include adapters and the remote; the tester itself is the LIQ-100.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneLinkIQ Cable+Network Tester |  Cable Matters 160012-BLK-1FT |  Cable Matters 160012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with | Twisted-pair RJ45 cabling from Cat 5e through Cat 6A; connects to managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches for nearest-switch diagnostics, Works with LinkWare PC software for managing and reporting test results | Any device with a standard RJ45 Ethernet port: PCs, servers, routers, switches, NAS, VoIP phones and PoE devices, Shielded keystone jacks, patch panels and couplers for a fully shielded channel | Any device with a standard RJ45 Ethernet port: PCs, servers, routers, switches, printers, NAS, VoIP phones and PoE devices |
| Best for | Home office, Homelab, Wired backhaul | Homelab, Home office, Wired backhaul | Homelab, Home office, Wired backhaul, Lots of smart devices |
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Full specifications (10)
- Model number
- LIQ-100
- Cable test
- Wiremap and frequency-based performance to 10 Gb/s
- Cable types
- Twisted pair copper (RJ45)
- PoE
- Ethernet Alliance Certified; measures and tests all 802.3af/at/bt classes
- Switch diagnostics
- Speed, name, address, VLAN, port
- Network connectivity
- Ping test to verify connectivity without another device
- Toning
- Analog and digital toning; port blink; remote office locators
- Reporting
- Results managed with LinkWare PC
- Display
- Color touchscreen
- Warranty
- One-year standard warranty; Fluke Premium Care Gold support available
Downloads & support
Setup: No drivers needed: the tester is self-contained. Install LinkWare PC on a computer to import and manage results over USB.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: Fluke Networks specifications · flukenetworks.com · Fluke Networks specifications · flukenetworks.com. Photos: Fluke Networks · flukenetworks.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.