Nortel Networks BSGX4e setup guide Sntp IP/FQDN

3 Wizard pages Configuration process

Step 2 System Information Setup page

zThe Unit Name appears on the button bar of the Web UI, near the corporate logo on the top-left.

Change the default name as desired.

zUnited States (US) and Canada (CA) are the two choices for the Country field in the current models.

The country selection defines some of the telephone standards that the BSGX4e uses.

Step 3 Date and Time Setup page

Most network equipment use a date and time signal in their internal processing, logging, and messaging functions. Your choices are:

zSNTP Enable

Simple Network Time Protocol refers to a network server that sends a date and time signal to the BSGX4e.

Choose yes if your service provider offers an SNTP server.

Choose no to set date and time manually.

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SNTP IP/FQDN

If using an SNTP server, enter the IP address (ex. 123.156.7.89) or the FQDN (ex. some.domain.com).

GMT Offset

If using an SNTP server, enter the difference (offset) in hours from your location to Greenwich Mean Time (SNTP servers use GMT). For example, the East Coast of the U.S. is –5 (minus) hours and the West Coast is –8 hours.

Date and Time

If using manual settings, enter the current date and time here. All fields are numeric. The Hour field accepts 1–24.

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