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It is a good tool for what we are using it for. We're probably not using its full capability. We just use it for testing fiber connections when... Read more →
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  • "It's expensive but you definitely get what you pay for. I would buy another one if I had to."
  • "It's an expensive device. Don't expect it to be cheap. But the pricing is good. It certainly seemed in line with anything else I was looking at at the time."
  • "I would buy another one if I had a chance but they're too expensive. If they made it a bit cheaper, I think a lot of network engineers and network administrators would immediately jump onto it."
  • "Compared to another company's product, LinkRunner is cheaper, but it's still about $1,000 too expensive, considering that the operating system is a free operating system. The OS has just been tweaked to give you a graphical interface. I don't think it's priced right."
  • "The cost of this device is very expensive, especially with the NetAlly Care on top of the costs. It is not for personal use and would be very expensive for smaller businesses."
  • "The area where the product could be improved is by having a lower cost so that I could have more than one. The price is competitive, but everybody would always like to see the price go down. I'd buy another one if it were cheaper."
  • "I didn't have to buy it, but if I was going to have my choice, I wouldn't buy it just because of the price point. It works pretty well to do one thing. For the cost, it is definitely not worth it. There are other products out there that can do the same thing for probably 70% less. I am not aware of any additional costs."
  • "The price was fine. You pay for the unit, and there are no licensing or maintenance fees."

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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LinkRunner?
    Top Answer:It's reasonably priced in my market. It provides good value for money. The device is competitively priced as compared to other solutions. It gives you a lot of functionality and saves you a lot of… more »
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    What needs improvement with LinkRunner?
    Top Answer:One of the things I'd like to see in future versions of LinkRunner is a wireless dongle embedded into the product so that I don't need to have a separate wireless dongle. It should be built into that… more »
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    What is your primary use case for LinkRunner?
    Top Answer:I have LinkRunner G2, and I use this product for testing and troubleshooting. I am able to test my network connections and cables and do general troubleshooting for network drops, network outlets… more »
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    10th
    out of 17 in Network Troubleshooting
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    out of 17 in Network Troubleshooting
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    2,967
    Comparisons
    883
    Reviews
    12
    Average Words per Review
    1,695
    Rating
    8.2
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    Also Known As
    Capsa, Colasoft Capsa Enterprise, Capsa Enterprise
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    Overview

    Capsa is a portable network analyzer application for both LANs and WLANs which performs real-time packet capturing capability, 24x7 network monitoring, advanced protocol analysis, in-depth packet decoding, and automatic expert diagnosis. Capsa's comprehensive high-level window view of entire network, gives quick insight to network administrators or network engineers allowing them to rapidly pinpoint and resolve application problems. With the most user-friendly interface and the most powerful data packet capture and analysis engine in the industry, Capsa is a necessary tool for network monitoring.

    Network connectivity test for twisted pair and fiber optic Ethernet links at 10, 100 and Gigabit rates. Verify twisted pair Ethernet cable length and wiremap with the Ethernet tester

    Sample Customers
    Universal Lighting Technologies Inc., Cudenver(Credit Union of Denver), TripleTech IT Solutions, Technovation Design, EDS (Electronic Data Systems), Coverdell, InfoSight Inc., Australian Jockey Club
    Philips Healthcare, HCA Healthcare, University of South Dakota, Memorial Hermann, Baltimore County Public Schools, Aaramrak.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    University14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization9%
    REVIEWERS
    University31%
    Educational Organization15%
    Hospitality Company15%
    Transportation Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government11%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise44%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Colasoft Capsa is ranked 10th in Network Troubleshooting while LinkRunner is ranked 1st in Network Troubleshooting with 20 reviews. Colasoft Capsa is rated 0.0, while LinkRunner is rated 8.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of LinkRunner writes "Single Auto-Test button gives me all the information I need on most jobs". Colasoft Capsa is most compared with Wireshark and OmniPeek, whereas LinkRunner is most compared with NetAlly EtherScope nXG, LinkSprinter, AirCheck G3, OneTouch AT Network Assistant and IxChariot.

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