# Quick Start Guide

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**NOTE:** All teams should update the firmware on their radios to version 1.2.9 or later before doing anything else. You can find instructions on [updating your firmware here](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/upgrading-firmware). 
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## Quick Start Guide (Robot Radio)

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### Remove Radio From The Box

Remove the radio from the box. 
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### Connect The Laptop To The Radio

Run an ethernet cable between the laptop and the DS port on the VH-109.
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### Power The Radio

There are three ways to do this: 

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You can use a VH-117 PoE Wall Adapter (or an equivalent) to run power into the RIO port on the VH-109. 

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You can power the radio by connecting 12V from your robot's power distribution system to the 12VDC input (Weidmuller connector) on the VH-109.

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You can connect a 12V/2A power supply to the 12VDC input (Weidmuller connector) on the VH-109.

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### Run Network Assistant Tool On Laptop

[Download and run the Network Assistant Tool](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/programming-your-radio-at-home/network-assistant-tool) on the laptop.
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### Update Firmware

If the firmware is not the [latest version](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/firmware-releases), you should [update your firmware](#upgrading-firmware).
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### Configure Radio

Once you're running the latest firmware version, it's time to [configure your radio](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/programming-your-radio-at-home#programming-your-radio).&#x20;
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### Mount Radio On Robot

Once your radio is configure, it's time to [mount the radio on your robot](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/mounting-your-radio).&#x20;
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### Wire Radio Into Robot

The last step is to [wire the radio into your robot](#wiring-your-radio).&#x20;
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## Quick Links

### CAD Files & Drawings

A STEP file and drawing can be found here:&#x20;

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[cad-files-and-drawings](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/tech-specs/cad-files-and-drawings)
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### Mounting Your Radio

Since the VH-109 radio uses 6 GHz, the location of the radio on your robot is extremely important. We suggest all teams review our section on mounting your radio.

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[mounting-your-radio](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/mounting-your-radio)
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### Wiring Your Radio

The VH-109 has many robust options for wiring it into your robot. You can see a list of the recommended methods here:&#x20;

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[wiring-your-radio](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/wiring-your-radio)
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### Upgrading Firmware

Vivid-Hosting regularly releases firmware updates that improve the performance and reliability of the VH-109 radio. It's important that your team keeps your radio up to date to ensure peak performance.

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[upgrading-firmware](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/upgrading-firmware)
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[firmware-releases](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/firmware-releases)
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### Programming Your Radio

How you program your radio has changed. We suggest that all teams read this page to better understand how this process works now:

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[programming-your-radio-at-home](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/programming-your-radio-at-home)
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### Practicing At Home

Since the VH-109 radio is a 6 Ghz device, the setup you will need to drive at home will need to change. Learn more about the different ways you can use the VH-109 at home on this page:&#x20;

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[practicing-at-home](https://frc-radio.vivid-hosting.net/overview/practicing-at-home)
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