# Validating RF Performance

## Overview

Starting in the VH-109 1.2.0 firmware release, teams will be able to validate RF performance in regard to their mounting configuration on their robot.

An RF performance indicator is displayed in both "Robot Radio" and "Access Point" modes.

<figure><img src="/files/9eAk0PQTJYittIWPolMq" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

When configured as an access point, additional details are displayed.

<figure><img src="/files/3lgqw8LpRmrVVgqalfWr" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connectivity Statistics displayed while in Team Access Point mode</p></figcaption></figure>

## Connection Quality

The connection quality levels are as follows:

| Quality Level                                        | Pass/Fail |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| <mark style="color:green;">Excellent</mark> (4 Bars) | Pass      |
| <mark style="color:green;">Good</mark> (3 Bars)      | Pass      |
| <mark style="color:orange;">Caution</mark> (2 Bars)  | Pass      |
| <mark style="color:red;">Warning</mark> (1 Bar)      | Fail      |

When using a VH-109 in the team access point mode, ensure that the VH-109 is oriented such that the LEDs are facing toward the field and ethernet ports are facing toward the Red and Blue alliance stations. The VH-109 in the team access point mode should be placed at the scoring table position at an elevated position using the stand provided in the ***VH-109 -> VH-113 Conversion Kit***

Navigate to the configuration page assigned to the team number at **`http://10.XX.YY.4/`**

The connection quality for the link should be "<mark style="color:green;">Excellent</mark>" or "<mark style="color:green;">Good</mark>". When "<mark style="color:orange;">Caution</mark>" is displayed often, try an alternative mounting location for your radio based on the [Mounting Your Radio](/overview/mounting-your-radio.md) guide.

When "<mark style="color:red;">Warning</mark>" is displayed, your radio MUST be moved to ensure a competitive experience during a match.


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