Test and Management Ports
On NetAlly testers, the Test Port is the interface used for most active network measurement and diagnostics. The Test Port may unlink and relink regularly as testing occurs.
The Management Port provides a more stable connection for software updates, Link-Live access, and basic testing and discovery.
AutoTest, the main comprehensive test app, always uses the Test Port. Other testing apps, such as Ping/TCP or Path Analysis, allow you choose from the test or management ports available on your LinkRunner 10G.
The LinkRunner 10G has two wired RJ-45 copper ports and an SFP/fiber port, each with specific test or management functions described in this section.
Either the top copper port or fiber port can act as the Wired Test Port at any given time, so the LR 10G has two network interfaces:
1) Wired Test and 2) Wired Management.
Also see Buttons and Ports and the technical Specifications as needed.
CAUTION! Review the Network Security recommendations before connecting your tester to any network, and always follow your organization’s security policies.
Test ports can be disabled and enabled in the General Settings – Shared Test Controls.
LinkRunner 10G Test Port
Wired Copper Test Port: The copper test port is the RJ-45 port on the top of the unit. To disable, unplug the connection.
Wired Fiber Test Port: The SFP/fiber test port is also on the top of the unit. To disable, unplug the connection.
NOTE: If both the top fiber and copper ports are connected to an active network, the LR 10G uses the fiber link as the Wired Test Port connection.
LinkRunner 10G runs
START an AutoTest Wired Profile (or EZ Wired) to establish a link on the Wired test interface.
If other applications aren't currently using the wired test port, the EZ Wired Profile in the profile list automatically links when you power on a connected unit or when LR 10G detects a new copper link in the top Wired Test Port. (See When EZ Wired Profile Connects Automatically for details.)
Wired fiber connections must be initiated manually in the AutoTest or EZ Wi-Fi app.
Test Port Settings
The General Settings affect how you can use the test port. These settings are accessible from the left-side navigation drawer in most NetAlly testing apps.
LinkRunner 10G Management Port
Wired Management Port: The wired management port is the RJ-45 port on the left side of the unit. Connect to an active network for management functionality.
USB Wi-Fi Management Port: LinkRunner 10G can use a USB-to-Wi-Fi adapter to enable a Wi-Fi management port for updating software, communicating with Link-Live, and basic testing alternatives.
See our knowledge base article online for the latest information on supported Wi-Fi adapters: https://www.netally.com/knowledgebase/supported-wi-fi-bluetooth-adapters/.
Once your adapter is active, configure the system Wi-Fi function for your management connection. See Using a USB to Wi-Fi Adapter and Connecting to System Wi-Fi.
Selecting Ports
Some of the individual NetAlly testing apps let you select which port interface to use for tests or analysis.
Each port can connect to different networks. For example, an organization might have one network for visitors and another for staff. You can use different ports to check connectivity on each network without the need to link and relink through a single interface.
To change the port, tap an app's settings icon 
to display the settings screen. Then tap Interface to select the port from a dialog.
The top Wired Port refers to the Test port.