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Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management

Configure the SNTP protocol to synchronize the time the machine uses for authentication with the time kept by the SNTP time server.
  1. Start your web browser.
  2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
    For example: http://192.168.1.2
  3. No password is required by default. Type a password if you have set one, and then click .
  4. Click the Network tab.
  5. Click Protocol in the left navigation bar.
  6. Select the SNTP check box to activate the settings.
  7. Next to the SNTP check box, click Advanced Setting and follow the instructions below:
    Option
    Description
    Status
    Displays whether the SNTP protocol is enabled or disabled.
    SNTP Server Method
    Select AUTO or STATIC.
    • AUTO

      If you have a DHCP server in your network, the SNTP server will obtain the address from that server automatically.

    • STATIC

      Type the address you want to use.

    Primary SNTP Server Address

    Secondary SNTP Server Address

    Type the server address (up to 64 characters).

    The secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the primary SNTP server address. If the primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP server.

    Primary SNTP Server Port

    Secondary SNTP Server Port

    Type the port number (1-65535).

    The secondary SNTP server port is used as a backup to the primary SNTP server port. If the primary port is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP port.

    Synchronization Interval
    Type the number of hours between server synchronization attempts (1-168 hours).
    Synchronization Status
    Confirm the latest synchronization status.
  8. Click Submit.
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