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4.2.4 Time Setting
Time Setting source allow user to set the time manually or via a NTP server.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize computer clocks in the
network. You can configure NTP settings here to synchronize the clocks of several
switches on the network.
It also provides Daylight Saving Time function.
Manual Setting: User can select “Manual setting” to change time as user wants.
User can click the button “Get Time from PC” to get PC’s time setting for switch.
NTP client: Time Setting Source to NTP client to enable the NTP client service.
NTP client will be automatically enabled if you change Time source to NTP Client.
The system will send requests to acquire current time from the configured NTP
server.
IEEE 1588: Precision Time Protocol IEEE 1588 is a high-precision time protocol for
synchronization used in control system on a network.
To enable IEEE 1588, select Enable in PTP Status and choose Auto, Master or
Slave Mode. After time synchronized, the system time will display the correct
time of the PTP server.
Time-zone: Select the time zone where the switch is located. Following table lists
the time zones for different locations for your reference. The default time zone is
GMT Greenwich Mean Time.