3.7Date/Time Properties
The Date/Time Properties allow you to set the date and time in NetCam. After making changes, click the Apply button to save the settings in the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
Automatic vs. Manual - For the most accurate date & time, having NetCam automatically synchronize with a network time server is recommended.
Automatic Time Set
When Automatic time synchronization is enabled, NetCam will query a network time server and synchronize the camera’s date and time, usually accurate to within seconds or less. This will happen every time the camera is powered on or rebooted, provided NetCam is connected to the Internet or a network with a time server.
•Time Server - The name (or IP address) of a time server is entered here. Some popular ones include:
time.nist.gov
tock.usno.navy.mil
ns.arc.nasa.gov
Note: While these time servers have proved reliable over the years, there is no guarantee that they will always be available to the public.
Manual Time Set
If you don’t have access to a time server, you may opt to manually set NetCam’s clock. You can do this in one of two ways. Using the Sync button, you can synchronize NetCam’s clock to your PC’s clock. You may
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