Previously, the unit would occasionally report “PoE OK” even when the powered device (PD) failed to negotiate. Now, the tester more accurately simulates PD load, catching underpowered or misconfigured PSE ports.
No measurable battery drain from the update – still a full 8-hour shift on a charge. The Bad ❌ 1. No New “Showstopper” Features If you hoped for wireless packet capture or fiber light meter improvements, sorry – the AT 2000 is still limited to basic fiber verification (power only, not loss). This update is polish, not transformation. linkrunner at 2000 firmware update
The interface remains the same slow, menu-driven system. Scrolling through switch port history or VLAN lists still feels clunky. A simplified “favorites” menu would help. Previously, the unit would occasionally report “PoE OK”
You need the LinkRunner PC Tool (Windows-only) and a USB-B cable. No OTA or SD card method. A few users reported bricked units when interrupted mid-update – have a stable PC ready. The Bad ❌ 1
In rare cases, the Reflector (throughput test) fails to complete on the first try, requiring a second run. Netally acknowledged this in a support note and expects a hotfix. Should You Upgrade? | You are... | Recommendation | |----------------|---------------------| | Using LRAT-2000 daily in mixed-vendor switch environments | ✅ Yes – VLAN and DHCP fixes are worth it. | | Only testing simple connectivity (no VLANs, PoE only) | ⚠️ Optional – no critical need. | | Still on firmware v1.x | ✅ Yes – major stability improvements. | | Planning to buy a new tester soon | ❌ No – save time; this doesn’t add resale value. | Final Verdict The LinkRunner AT 2000 firmware update is a solid, workmanlike improvement that fixes annoying bugs and speeds up routine testing. It won’t turn the device into a OneTouch AT, but it makes an already reliable tool more dependable. Just back up your configs before updating.
Older firmware often misread or failed to display voice/data VLAN tags on Cisco and Aruba switches. Post-update, the LRAT-2000 consistently reports correct native VLAN and tagged VLANs – a lifesaver during switch migrations.
Previously, the unit would occasionally report “PoE OK” even when the powered device (PD) failed to negotiate. Now, the tester more accurately simulates PD load, catching underpowered or misconfigured PSE ports.
No measurable battery drain from the update – still a full 8-hour shift on a charge. The Bad ❌ 1. No New “Showstopper” Features If you hoped for wireless packet capture or fiber light meter improvements, sorry – the AT 2000 is still limited to basic fiber verification (power only, not loss). This update is polish, not transformation.
The interface remains the same slow, menu-driven system. Scrolling through switch port history or VLAN lists still feels clunky. A simplified “favorites” menu would help.
You need the LinkRunner PC Tool (Windows-only) and a USB-B cable. No OTA or SD card method. A few users reported bricked units when interrupted mid-update – have a stable PC ready.
In rare cases, the Reflector (throughput test) fails to complete on the first try, requiring a second run. Netally acknowledged this in a support note and expects a hotfix. Should You Upgrade? | You are... | Recommendation | |----------------|---------------------| | Using LRAT-2000 daily in mixed-vendor switch environments | ✅ Yes – VLAN and DHCP fixes are worth it. | | Only testing simple connectivity (no VLANs, PoE only) | ⚠️ Optional – no critical need. | | Still on firmware v1.x | ✅ Yes – major stability improvements. | | Planning to buy a new tester soon | ❌ No – save time; this doesn’t add resale value. | Final Verdict The LinkRunner AT 2000 firmware update is a solid, workmanlike improvement that fixes annoying bugs and speeds up routine testing. It won’t turn the device into a OneTouch AT, but it makes an already reliable tool more dependable. Just back up your configs before updating.
Older firmware often misread or failed to display voice/data VLAN tags on Cisco and Aruba switches. Post-update, the LRAT-2000 consistently reports correct native VLAN and tagged VLANs – a lifesaver during switch migrations.