Microwave Data Systems MDS entraNET 900, System Manual

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72 MDS entraNET 900 System Guide (Preliminary) MDS 05-4055A01, Rev. A
performance. ( See “Antenna Direction Optimization” on Page 97 for
details.
Figure 2-38. Radio Test Menu
Shown with Test Mode Enabled
NOTE :
Use of the test mode will disrupt traffic through this unit. If the
unit is the Access Point, it will disrupt traffic through the entire
network.
Test Mode function is automatically limited to 10 minutes and
should only be used to measure transmit power. It may also be
manually reset to continue with the testing or turned off.
•
Test Mode
—Controls access to the transceiver’s suite of
tools. [(ON, OFF; OFF]
•
Frequency
—Set radio operating frequency during the
testing period to a single frequency. [915.0000 MHz]
•
TX Output Power
—Temporarily overrides the power
level setting in the Radio Configuration Menu. [20]
•
TxKey
—Manually key the radio transmitter for power mea-
surements. [Enable, Disable; Disable]
•
RSSI
—Incoming received signal strength on frequency
entered in the frequency parameter on this screen (–dBm).
This RSSI measurement is updated more frequently than the
RSSI by Zone display of the Performance Information menu.
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Radio Test Menu
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A) Test Mode ON
B) Frequency 915.000000 MHz
C) TX Output Power 25 dBm
D) TxKey disabled
RSSI -67 dBm
Time Remaining 09:50
Select a letter to configure an item, <ESC> for the prev menu