Abstract: A network testing device may be linked to a dedicated remote server e.g. a cloud-based server having a unique, pre-determined address. The testing device may be configured to cease operating, become locked or limited in testing functionality after a number of startup cycles, days of use, a certain date, etc. Once the testing device is locked, the testing device may be re-activated only by establishing a connection to the server. A database of network testing devices currently in use may be provided. Once a testing device is lost or stolen, the database may be remotely updated to prevent reactivation of that testing device, so as to render the lost or stolen testing device useless for an unauthorized operator of the testing device.

Abstract: A network testing device may be linked to a dedicated remote server e.g. a could-based server having a unique, pre-determined address. The testing device may be configured to cease operating, become locked or limited in testing functionality after a number of startup cycles, days of use, a certain date, etc. Once the testing device is locked, the testing device may be re-activated only by establishing a connection to the server. A database of network testing devices currently in use may be provided. Once a testing device is lost or stolen, the database may be remotely updated to prevent reactivation of that testing device, so as to render the lost or stolen testing device useless for an unauthorized operator of the testing device.