MT5 Multi-Tracer Operating Manual
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Automatically Set Time
The MT5 system supports synching to NTP time servers. Time synching typically
maintains the time to an accuracy well within 1 second. Enable this feature by checking
the “Automatically Set Time” check box as shown below in Figure 22. The default NTP
time servers are shown. However, any other NTP time servers may be specified. It is
not uncommon for an organization to maintain its own NTP time server.
NTP time servers are network devices and therefore the MT5 must have appropriate
network settings for this function to work properly. See section 4.4.2
“Network Setting”
for details. Only one NTP time server is absolutely required, but up to 4 servers may be
specified. These can also be given as IP addresses, for example, 123.145.167.189.
Set the MT5 clock manually prior to using the automatic time server. This shortens the
sync time between time server time and the MT5 clock. When using time severs, be
sure to verify that the MT5 is keeping accurate time. If the MT5 is unable to access the
specified time servers, it will continue to keep time using its internal clock, but will not
correct clock variations.
NTP time services use network UDP port 123. It may be necessary to open this port in
network firewalls, routers, or network address translation (NAT) tables. Consult with
your network administrator if this is necessary.
Be sure to press the “Apply” button to save these settings.