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Enable NCS satellite mode
Enable NCS satellite mode
When an NCS operates in Satellite mode, it functions as a testing endpoint for assessment tasks using work orders. This functionality is governed by the CAT license model and does not require a separate Satellite Server license. However, if the Satellite is used to serve web pages for browser-based testing, Server mode must be enabled.
Satellites Tab
Go to the Satellites list in MCS by clicking on the Satellites tab. This will view all the Satellites.
Satellites tab
Select Satellite(s)
Locate the Satellite that needs to be enabled and check the box next to its name. Then click the Advanced link at the top of the list.
Check the Satellite and choose Advanced
Change Server Settings
Check the Change Server Setting box near the bottom of the page and select Satellite from the drop down menu.
To finish click the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the page.
Enable Satellite mode
Server Status
The Server Status should now have changed to Satellite. Satellites check-in with the server every couple of minutes so there will be a slight delay in the new status being picked up. Once it does work orders can be setup to run tests to this NCS.
Satellite mode enabled