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Fluke Certification / Testing
Independent cable certification and testing for structured cabling systems across Boston, New England, and beyond
What Is Fluke Certification and Testing?
Fluke certification is the industry standard for verifying that a structured cabling installation performs exactly as specified. Using Fluke Networks equipment, every cable run is tested against ANSI/TIA-568 standards and results in a documented pass or fail. It is not a general network test. It is a precise electrical measurement of your physical cabling that gives you hard evidence your infrastructure meets the performance requirements it was built to.
At ASCIO Wireless, we use Fluke Networks equipment on every structured cabling project we complete. We also offer standalone certification and testing for existing installations that have never been formally tested, systems that have been modified or expanded over time, and infrastructure that needs to meet compliance or audit requirements.
We serve clients across Boston, Massachusetts, and throughout New England, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Do You Need Cable Certification?
- Your cabling was installed without formal testing or documentation
- You are preparing for an IT audit, compliance review, or building inspection
- Your cable manufacturer requires certification results to honor the warranty
- You have experienced intermittent connectivity issues and need to identify the cause
- Your infrastructure has been modified, expanded, or repaired and needs to be re-verified
- You are handing a new installation over to a client or IT team and need documented proof of performance
- Your facility operates in healthcare, government, finance, or any industry where network reliability is non-negotiable
If any of these apply, formal Fluke certification gives you the documentation and confidence that your cabling is performing to standard.
What Fluke Certification Covers
Every certification project follows ANSI/TIA-568 standards for copper cabling and applicable TIA and FOA standards for fiber. Testing is performed using Fluke Networks DSX CableAnalyzer equipment for copper and OTDR tools for fiber. All results are documented and delivered via Fluke LinkWare reporting software.
Our certification and testing services include:
Copper Cabling
- Wiremap testing to verify correct pin-to-pin connections and identify miswired or split pairs
- Length measurement and distance to fault detection
- Insertion loss, return loss, NEXT, and PSNEXT testing
- PoE load testing where applicable
- Pass/fail results against Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat6A specifications
Fiber Cabling
- OTDR testing with full trace reports for single-mode and multi-mode fiber
- Insertion loss and power meter certification with documented pass/fail thresholds
- End-face visual inspection
- Port identification and labeling verification
Documentation
- Full certification reports generated via Fluke LinkWare software
- Cable IDs, test results, and pass/fail records for every run
- Ready for IT handoff, audits, inspections, and manufacturer warranty submissions
What We Provide
Existing Infrastructure Testing
We test and certify cabling systems that were installed without formal documentation, have been modified over time, or need to be verified before an audit or handoff. You receive a complete report of every run, including any failures and their cause.
Post-Installation Certification
Every structured cabling project ASCIO completes is tested and certified before handoff. You receive full Fluke LinkWare reports, labeled cable maps, and documentation your IT team can use from day one.
Fault Identification and Remediation
If certification testing reveals failures, we identify the cause, correct the issue, and re-test until every run passes. You will not receive a partial report.
Ongoing Testing and Re-Certification
Networks change over time. If your infrastructure has been expanded, repaired, or modified, we can re-test affected runs and update your documentation to reflect the current state of your system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cable testing and cable certification?
Testing verifies basic continuity and connectivity. Certification goes further. It runs a full battery of electrical measurements against ANSI/TIA-568 standards and produces a documented pass or fail result for every run. Certification is what most audits, warranties, and enterprise projects require.
Do I need certification if my cabling was already installed?
If your existing installation was never formally certified, you have no documented proof it meets the standard it was built to. We can test your current infrastructure and provide a complete certification report regardless of who installed it.
What happens if a cable run fails?
We identify the cause of the failure, whether it is a termination issue, a damaged cable, excessive length, or a wiring error, correct it, and re-test until the run passes. Every cable in your report will have a passing result before we close the project.
What documentation will we receive?
You will receive a full Fluke LinkWare certification report including cable IDs, test results, pass/fail records for every run, and labeling maps. The report is formatted for IT handoff, audits, inspections, and manufacturer warranty submissions.
Who typically requires Fluke certification?
Medium and large businesses, healthcare facilities, government organizations, schools, and any facility where network reliability directly affects operations. Many cable manufacturers also require certification results to honor the product warranty on installed systems.
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