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3.5.2. NTP (Network Time Protocol)
The Network Time Protocol is a standard for synchronising clocks in computer systems using
packet-based communication networks.
Configuration is done in two steps.
3.5.2.1. NTP Server
The first step is to tell the switch where it needs to go to get the time.
If the time is to be retrieved
directly from the DHCP server, the entry in the “Automatic” field has
to be set to “Enabled”. The IP address of the DHCP server is then displayed in the line below.
However, if the time is to be retrieved from another specific source, for example from a time
server, NTP server, firewall etc., the respective IP address must be entered in the “Server
address 1” field. This is the only way of ensuring that the switch can actually contact the
respective IP address. Up to 5 sources can be defined.
If there is no time source available in one’s own network and the time is to be retrieved from an
external source via the Internet, it is possible to enter the external NTP server details directly, e.g.
213.209.109.45 at
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