User's Manual

38 MDS Mercury 16E Technical Manual MDS 05-6302A01, Rev. B
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Figure 27. 802.11 Status when in Station or Ad-Hoc Mode.
4.3 Radio Test Mode Menu
The Radio Test Mode screen (Figure 28) allows keying the transmitter
for performance checks and setting of several parameters used during
tests.
NOTE: Using Test Mode disrupts traffic through the radio. If the unit
is a Base Station, it will disrupt traffic through the entire
network. The Test Mode function is automatically limited to
10 minutes. Only use Test Mode for brief measurements.
• Radio Mode—Sets/displays the radio's operating mode.
• Test Status—This read-only parameter shows the current state of
the radio.