Date: 2021-08-17
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How to set up a custom time server
In order to use a custom time server, a PC needs an NTP service.
Important:
Please note in case of using a Microsoft Windows operating system:
From professional Edition, Windows operating systems offer an integrated NTP service. Unfortunately, this internal NTP service
provided by Microsoft Windows is not compatible for using with CS141.
Numerous freeware tools located on the Web, which can provide this service, too - therefore it is not necessary to use
Microsoft's internal NTP service. These individual providers differ in the points
- User guidance
- Installation
- Pricing for additional features
- Supported Operating Systems
- ..
A well-made little tool is NTP for Windows, we exemplify in this manual. Due to the fact this is a freeware tool, the download
source may differ after writing this manual.
Step 1: Download the tool from the Internet:
Possible download sources would be
The download area of the news service heise.de
https://www.heise.de/download/product/ntp-fuer-windows-49605/download
Meinberg, provider of this tool:
https://www.meinberg.de/german/sw/ntp.htm
Please note, download links may differ and even change after writing this manual.
After download, the tool can be easily installed.
Step 2: Start the installation routine. The installer guides you through the complete installation: