NetAlly launches LinkRunner AT 1500 for frontline techs

NetAlly has launched the LinkRunner AT 1500 network link and cable tester, expanding its LinkRunner range for frontline network technicians, IT teams and managed service providers.

The device is intended for routine troubleshooting, moves, adds and changes, and fault isolation on copper network links and cables. It is designed to help technicians validate connectivity and identify faults more quickly without relying on a laptop or specialist training.

The tester checks connectivity, link speed, VLAN and Power over Ethernet in a single action. It also automatically uploads results and screenshots to Link-Live, NetAlly’s reporting and analysis platform, helping site staff share findings with colleagues and remote experts.

According to NetAlly, the unit tests several parts of a network link, including cable length, common miswires and distance to fault, and can identify the nearest switch name and port.

It also verifies link speed and duplex up to 10 Gig, validates VLANs and network services, and checks connectivity to devices on and off the network. For power testing, it measures PoE voltage, wattage and active pairs, including validation of full 90W PoE performance for equipment that requires PoE++.

Dan Klimke, Director of Product Marketing at NetAlly, outlined the company’s positioning for the device and its target users. “The 1500 brings pro-level testing to frontline techs at just £1,140 MSRP. It draws on our twenty-five-plus years of experience building innovative troubleshooting tools for network engineers and technicians,” he said.

NetAlly linked the product to growing power and network demands in connected buildings and device deployments. “The goal is simple: put fast, definitive answers in the hands of the technicians closest to the problem, so issues get solved at the source, not escalated up the chain. With Wi-Fi 7 access points, smart building systems, and modern IoT devices increasingly demanding higher power levels that only PoE++ can deliver, the LinkRunner AT 1500 validates full 90W PoE performance to ensure those devices are fully powered upon deployment,” Klimke said.

Speed claims

NetAlly also cited customer survey data to support the case for handheld testing tools in day-to-day network work. In a 2025 survey, customers reported completing installs and repairs up to 60% faster using its tools, according to the company.

The claim reflects the operational pressure on IT teams managing more complex wired and wireless environments with limited staffing. Products that let less experienced technicians capture and share structured test results have become a bigger part of network operations, particularly for distributed sites and service providers managing multiple customer estates.

Channel focus

NetAlly sells its products only through authorised channel partners. In the UK, Full Control Networks is one of those partners and, according to the company, has worked with NetAlly for more than 25 years.

Full Control Networks describes itself as an independent supplier of network products and services, offering support on product selection and training for IT teams. That long-standing relationship gives NetAlly an established route to UK customers seeking network testing and diagnostic tools.

The launch comes as network teams face growing pressure to prove not only basic connectivity but also correct power delivery and service availability before devices go live. As enterprises roll out higher-powered wireless access points, smart building systems and a wider range of connected devices, handheld testers that combine cable checks, switch discovery and PoE validation are becoming more relevant in field operations.

NetAlly said the LinkRunner AT 1500 is priced at £1,140 MSRP.