Note

Time synchronization may take several minutes. The System must have connectivity to the time server and be authorized to request time. Refresh this page to view the updated time. If time is not updated, verify that the time server can be reached by clicking the Ping link or choose Network > Network Test Tools and refer to Use Network Test Tools.

To Configure the Time and Date Settings

  1. Choose Admin > Time Settings.

  2. Configure settings using the information in the following table as a guide.

    System Time Parameters

    ItemDescription

    Enable SNTP

    Select the Enable SNTP checkbox to enable the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to synchronize your EdgeMarc clock on the network.

    SNTP Server

    Enter the SNTP server address, either an IP address or the SNTP server DNS name. For example, “time.nist.gov.”

    Visit NIST Internet Time Servers (ITS) for more information.

    Disable NTP Server on LAN Interface

    Select the checkbox to disable the NTP server service on the system. This field is available only when Enable SNTP is selected.

    Note: Check Enable SNTP and un-check the Disable NTP Server on LAN Interface checkbox if your system is required to provide local NTP services.

    Set Date (UTC time)

    Enter specific day and time numeric values in the fields provided:

    • Month range—1 to 12

    • Day range—1 to 31

    • Year range—1970 to 2034

    • Hour range—0 to 23

    • Minute range—0 to 59

    • Second range—0 to 59

  3. Click Submit to make your changes take effect.

  4. A message indicates that service will be temporarily interrupted. Click OK to confirm.
    Your date changes take effect immediately upon Submit.