Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 Series - Manual (Page 31)

SpeedStream Router User Guide
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Time Client
An accurate log timestamp is one of the requirements of the ICSA Labs firewall criteria (ver 3.0a). In
order to maintain accurate timestamps in each log message, the firewall implements a Simple Network
Time Protocol (SNTP) client. This allows the system to automatically synchronize its date and time with
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the international time standard. The system date and time are set and
corrected automatically via the designated server(s).
Time Client Configuration Options
• Primary Server IP Address :
Specifies the primary IP address of a “well-known” Network Time Protocol Server (NTPS).
• Secondary Server IP Address :
Specifies the secondary IP address of a “well-known” NTPS. If the router does not receive a response
from the primary NTPS, it will switch to the secondary.
To configure the Time Client:
1. On the main menu, click Advanced Setup, and then click Time Client.
The Time Client Configuration screen
displays.
2. Enter the Primary Server IP Address for
the time server.
3. If applicable, enter the Secondary Server
IP Address for the time server.
4. To save the settings, click Apply.
Static Routes
Your SpeedStream DSL router directs data traffic by “learning” source and destination information, then
building a routing table. In some cases, network mappings cannot be learned because of incompatible
addressing schemes; or learned paths other than the desired source and destination may be possible. In
these situations, Static Routes can be configured to map these pathways, eliminating the need for the
router to learn them.
To add a static route:
1. On the main menu, click Advanced
Setup, and then click Static Routes.
The Static Routes screen displays.
2. In the Destination box, enter the IP
address of the destination server.