# Installing Distribution Server and WAN Agents

**Last Updated On**: 03 Mar 2026  
**3 minutes read**

When setting up a remote office in the cloud version of DEX Manager Plus, you need to configure a Distribution Server (DS) and install WAN agents to manage endpoints in that office.

## Installing the Distribution Server

The Distribution Server must be installed on a dedicated computer with a static IP for smooth communication.

**To install:**

1. Go to *Scope of Management → Remote Offices* and click **Add Remote Office**.
2. Enter a Remote Office Name.
3. Under **Communication Type**, select **Through Distribution Server (DS)**.
4. Fill in the Distribution Server Details:

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Domain NetBIOS Name | Enter the domain name (for example, %domainname%). |
| Computer Name | Enter the name of the computer designated as the DS. |
| IP Address | Provide the static IP address of the DS machine. |
| FQDN/DNS Name | (Optional) Enter the fully qualified domain name. |
| HTTPS Port | Specify the port (default: 8384). |
| Replication Policy | Select a replication policy for data transfer. |

Save the remote office configuration.

Once saved, you will find the DS Installation EXE listed next to the remote office entry.

![Distribution Server installation wizard](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/ds-installation.webp)

Download and install it on the designated DS machine.

## Installing WAN Agents

WAN Agents are required to manage computers in the remote office.

**To install:**

1. After saving the remote office, locate the WAN Agent download option next to it.  

   ![WAN Agents installation options](https://cdn.manageengine.com/sites/meweb/images/digital-employee-experience/help/device-onboarding/wan-agents-install.webp)

2. Click to download the agent for the required platform:
   - **Windows:** Download the .exe file and run it.
3. Distribute the installer across all endpoints in the remote office.

## Conclusion

By following these steps, the Distribution Server and WAN Agents will be installed successfully, ensuring effective endpoint management for your remote office in DEX Manager Plus Cloud.