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.

Click on the Satellites menu item to view a list of satellites that are currently connected.

Satellites

Go to the advanced config by either checking the box (or multiple boxes) next to the satellite required and click the Advanced link in the menu bar or click the menu icon for a particular satellite and choose Advanced config.

Advanced configuration for a satellite(s)

Check the Change Server Setting box near the bottom of the page and select Satellite from the dropdown menu.

Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the page to finish.

Enable Satellite mode

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 before the new status is picked up. Once updated, work orders can be set up to run tests to this NCS.

Satellite mode enabled