NetAlly Launches New LinkRunner Network and Cable Tester

The LinkRunner AT 1500 provides fast copper network link and cable testing for frontline network technicians, including PoE++ validation up to 90W.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 5:04am

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NetAlly, a company known for its innovative network troubleshooting tools, has announced the launch of the LinkRunner AT 1500, a new model in the LinkRunner family of network and cable testers. The LinkRunner AT 1500 is designed to provide fast and comprehensive validation of copper network links and cables for everyday troubleshooting, moves/adds/changes, and fault isolation, catering to frontline network technicians, IT teams, and managed service providers.

Why it matters

The LinkRunner AT 1500 offers pro-level testing at a technician-level price, allowing frontline network technicians to quickly diagnose and resolve network issues without escalating them up the chain. With the increasing demand for higher power levels from devices like Wi-Fi 7 access points, smart building systems, and modern IoT devices, the ability to validate full 90W PoE performance is crucial to ensure these devices are fully powered upon deployment.

The details

The LinkRunner AT 1500 can verify connectivity, link speed, VLAN, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) with one tap, without the need for a bulky laptop or extensive training. It can detect cable length, common mis-wires, and distance to fault, automatically discover the nearest switch name and port, verify link speed and duplex up to 10 Gig, and validate VLANs, network services, and connectivity to on- and off-net devices. Additionally, it can measure PoE voltage, wattage, and active pairs to pinpoint issues and confirm power delivery before device installation.

  • NetAlly announced the LinkRunner AT 1500 on March 23, 2026.

The players

NetAlly

A company that has been creating innovative network test and analysis solutions since 1993, helping network and cybersecurity professionals better deploy, manage, maintain, and secure complex wired and wireless networks.

Dan Klimke

NetAlly's Director of Product Marketing, who stated that the goal of the LinkRunner AT 1500 is to 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.

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What they’re saying

“The 1500 brings pro-level testing to frontline techs at just $1,495 MSRP. It draws on our twenty-five-plus years of experience building innovative troubleshooting tools for network engineers and technicians.”

— Dan Klimke, NetAlly Director of Product Marketing

The takeaway

The launch of the LinkRunner AT 1500 by NetAlly demonstrates the company's commitment to providing frontline network technicians with affordable, yet powerful tools to quickly diagnose and resolve network issues, ultimately improving efficiency and reducing the need to escalate problems up the chain of command.