Capacity General Configuration

The capacity configuration options for MCS are shown in the image below.

Permit checkbox:To disable capacity testing entirely, uncheck this box.

UDP testing port: This is the port that MCS will use to run the capacity test. If it is blocked on the server, the capacity test will fail. Alternate ports for NCSs (network connection satellites) can be set in the advanced options for the satellites.

Max bandwidth to stream: This setting limits the maximum capacity for the test. The default is 37,500 kilobytes, equivalent to 300 Mbps. Even if the capacity test is set to run up to 1 Gbps, this setting will prevent it from reaching that speed.

Max data transfer: This setting limits the total amount of data the test will send. Since the test runs in cycles, it might exceed 300 MB (the default) before reaching a result of 300 Mbps. Increase this setting if the goal is to test up to 1 Gbps.

Max packets per second: This setting limits the maximum rate of packets the test can use, once the test exceeds this it will stop.

Please note that any changes to the settings will not be saved until you click the "Save" button located at the bottom of the page.