Softing LinkXpert TP
Copper cabling and Ethernet network testing in one professional handheld platform.
Professional handheld tester for passive copper cabling checks, active Ethernet diagnostics and PoE++ testing up to 90 W.
What is Softing LinkXpert TP and when should you use it?
Softing LinkXpert TP is a copper LAN and PoE network tester for commissioning and troubleshooting Ethernet links. It helps technicians check cabling, link information, network connectivity and power delivery. It is a diagnostic tool rather than a standards-based Category cable certifier.
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Key Features
Passive and active copper testing; Ethernet diagnostics up to 1 Gbit/s; Link speed detection; PoE++ load testing up to 90 W / Class 8; Wiremap and length measurement; Tone generator; DHCP, DNS, ping and traceroute; Network discovery; LLDP and CDP; Configurable test profiles; PDF documentation.
Applications
Copper LAN installation; Network commissioning; Enterprise and industrial Ethernet troubleshooting; PoE verification; Structured cabling checks; IT support and maintenance.
Standards
Supports copper Ethernet and PoE testing workflows for installed twisted-pair cabling as specified by Softing.
Technical Specifications
Media: twisted-pair copper; Active diagnostics: up to 1 Gbit/s; PoE: up to 90 W / Class 8; Cable functions: wiremap, length and tone generation; Network functions include DHCP, DNS, ping, traceroute, network discovery, duplicate IP detection, LLDP and CDP.
Variants / Configurations
Available as the LinkXpert TP base unit and in Installer, Industrial and Professional kit configurations with additional remotes and accessories.
Training Available
Fibre Optics Training UK can provide practical training around Softing LinkXpert TP, including copper LAN diagnostics, switch/link information, PoE validation, fault isolation and network troubleshooting. Training is designed to help engineers understand not only which buttons to press, but what the result means, when the test method is appropriate and when a different verification, qualification or certification tool is required.
Manufacturer-neutral training using leading industry equipment
Fibre Optics Training UK uses equipment from multiple leading manufacturers, including Fluke Networks, Softing, EXFO, VIAVI, Fujikura and INNO. Our training is manufacturer-neutral and standards-led: learners are taught the underlying test method, correct setup, result interpretation and practical workflow so they can work confidently across different platforms rather than being trained around one brand.
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FAQs
What is Softing LinkXpert TP used for?
Softing LinkXpert TP is a copper LAN and PoE network tester for commissioning and troubleshooting Ethernet links. It helps technicians check cabling, link information, network connectivity and power delivery. It is a diagnostic tool rather than a standards-based Category cable certifier.
What is the difference between verification, qualification and certification?
Verification checks basic wiring and continuity. Qualification proves whether a link can support a target network application or data rate. Certification measures the parameters required by cabling standards and produces a formal PASS/FAIL result.
How do I know whether this is the right tester for my job?
Choose the instrument based on the evidence the project requires: basic wiremap or continuity, live-network troubleshooting, Ethernet performance qualification, standards-based copper certification, Tier 1 optical loss testing or Tier 2 OTDR analysis.
How does Softing compare with Fluke Networks, TREND Networks and NetAlly?
The brands overlap in several categories but organise their portfolios differently. The right choice depends on whether you need verification, qualification, certification, fibre loss testing, OTDR analysis, PoE diagnostics or live-network troubleshooting. Compare required test standards, speeds, media, reporting workflow and support rather than brand name alone.
Can Fibre Optics Training UK help compare test equipment before purchase?
Yes. We can help identify the test method and equipment category that matches the installation standard, client requirement, network speed and reporting obligation.
Is practical training available?
Yes. Practical training is available on relevant test methods and equipment workflows, including setup, test selection, result interpretation, fault finding and reporting.
Do I need a certifier if I already have a network tester?
Not always. A network tester may be ideal for commissioning and troubleshooting, but if the contract requires standards-based cable certification you need an appropriate certifier capable of producing the required PASS/FAIL evidence.
What should I compare besides the purchase price?
Compare test scope, supported standards and speeds, copper/fibre capability, PoE support, accessories, calibration requirements, reporting software, workflow, warranty/support and the training needed to use the instrument correctly.
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