AEM TestPro CV100 vs TREND Networks LanTEK IV-S — which cable certifier should you choose in 2026?
AEM TestPro CV100 or TREND Networks LanTEK IV-S 3000 MHz? We compare Cat 8 certification, PoE, Multi-Gig, fibre testing, reporting, service and the flexibility of TestPro’s two full-function Main/Remote units. Manufacturer sources were verified on 16 July 2026.
One-jumper OLTS reference: the correct procedure and 7 errors
Learn how to set a one-jumper reference in AEM TestPro, verify the TRCs, and prevent contamination, the wrong method, or a disturbed Tx connection from skewing results.
LAN testing and troubleshooting: from cable to Wi-Fi
Troubleshoot LAN issues from cabling and PoE through switch, VLAN, DHCP and DNS to Wi-Fi with an interactive symptom-to-test matrix.
Fiber Optic Measurement Academy — free online training with simulators
We have launched the Fiber Optic Measurement Academy: 7 chapters and 17 interactive simulators — from connector inspection, through OTDR, to Tier 1/Tier 2 certification. Free registration.
Fiber-optic monitoring of pipeline strain and settlement
A single fiber-optic cable turns into thousands of sensors along the entire pipeline route. An interactive guide to BOTDR, OFDR and FBG technologies — monitoring of strain, ground settlement and infrastructure integrity.
OTDR-AI — free browser-based OTDR trace analysis (beta)
OTDR-AI is a free (beta) browser-based tool for analyzing OTDR measurements: .sor files from any manufacturer, automatic PASS/FAIL analysis, bidirectional measurement, PDF reports. An INTERLAB development project.