Enterprise-Grade Cable Certification That Guarantees Network Performance

Professional certification using Fluke Networks equipment provides documented proof that your cabling meets industry standards, protects equipment warranties, satisfies building code requirements, and establishes a baseline for future troubleshooting. It’s the only way to guarantee your cabling investment will perform as specified for its 15-20 year lifecycle.

Basic cable testers verify connectivity and basic wire mapping but cannot measure performance parameters like insertion loss, crosstalk, or return loss. Professional certification with Fluke Networks equipment tests all parameters required by TIA/EIA standards, provides pass/fail determination with margin analysis, generates documentation accepted by inspectors and manufacturers, and validates cable category performance. Only professional certification satisfies warranty requirements and building codes.

Yes, we certify existing cabling infrastructure for troubleshooting, compliance documentation, pre-purchase property assessment, warranty claim support, and network upgrade planning. Certification identifies problem cables before they cause network failures.

Testing time depends on cable quantity and accessibility. A typical office with 50 cable runs requires 1-2 days for complete certification including documentation. Fiber testing adds time depending on strand count and OTDR requirements. We provide timeline estimates during initial consultation based on your specific project.

For installations we perform, we remediate failed cables at no additional cost and re-certify until they pass. For existing installations we’re testing, we provide detailed failure analysis identifying the problem (bad termination, damaged cable, improper installation) and remediation recommendations.

Requirements vary by jurisdiction and building type. Many commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and multi-tenant properties require certified cabling for occupancy permits. Even when not legally required, certification is industry best practice and often required by equipment warranties.

We provide complete fiber certification including OTDR testing with trace file analysis, insertion loss testing at all required wavelengths, bidirectional testing, connector end-face inspection, and polarity verification. We test both multimode (OM1-OM5) and single-mode (OS1/OS2) fiber to TIA-568.3-D standards.

Yes, we certify MPO/MTP connectors used in 40/100 Gigabit applications. Testing includes polarity verification, individual fiber strand loss measurement, and end-face inspection of all fibers in the array.

Certification documents the cable’s performance at time of testing. Results remain valid indefinitely unless the physical installation changes (cable damage, connector replacement, environmental changes). We recommend re-certification after any modifications to certified runs.

For most commercial installations, we recommend Cat6A as the minimum standard. It supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet full 100 meters, handles PoE++ power delivery, and provides future-proof infrastructure. For high-interference environments, Cat7/7A offers superior shielding. For residential installations, Cat6 is typically sufficient unless planning for very high-performance requirements.

Fiber is recommended for: distances over 100 meters, building-to-building connections, high-interference environments, 40/100 Gigabit applications, campus backbones, and situations requiring complete electrical isolation. We help determine the best solution for your specific requirements.

Yes, PoE validation is included in our copper certification service. We verify cable resistance, voltage drop under load, and power delivery capability for PoE (15.4W), PoE+ (30W), and PoE++ (60W/100W) applications. This is critical for UniFi deployments with powered access points, cameras, and access control devices.

Contact us with details about your project including number of cable runs, cable categories or fiber types required, property type and size, and any special requirements. We’ll provide a customized quote based on your specific needs.