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time from the SNTP server you have specified. If you prefer to specify an SNTP server
other than those in the list, simply enter its IP address as shown above. Your ISP may
provide an SNTP server for you to use.
Daylight Saving is also known as Summer Time Period. Many places in the world
adapt it during summer time to move one hour of daylight from morning to the
evening in local standard time. Check Automatic box to auto set your local time.
Resync Period (in minutes) is the periodic interval the router will wait before it re-
synchronizes the router’s time with that of the specified SNTP server. In order to avoid
unnecessarily increasing the load on your specified SNTP server you should keep the
poll interval as high as possible – at the absolute minimum every few hours or even
days.
7.3.2 Remote Access To temporarily permit remote administration of the router (i.e. from outside your
LAN), select a time period the router will permit remote access for and click Enable.
You may change other configuration options for the web administration interface using
Device Management options in the Advanced section of the GUI.
If you wish to permanently enable remote access, choose a time period of 0 minute.
7.3.3 Firmware Upgrade Your router’s “firmware” is the software that allows it to operate and provides all its
functionality. Think of your router as a dedicated computer, and the firmware as the