Administration: Time Settings
Configuring System Time
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The authentication key is created on the SNTP server in a separate process that
depends on the type of SNTP server you are using. Consult with the SNTP server
system administrator for more information.
Workflow
STEP 1 Enable authentication in the SNTP Authentication page.
STEP 2 Create a key in the SNTP Authentication page.
STEP 3 Associate this key with an SNTP server in the SNTP Unicast page.
To enable SNTP authentication and define keys:
STEP 1 Click Administration > Time Settings > SNTP Authentication.
STEP 2 Select SNTP Authentication to support authentication of an SNTP session
between the device and an SNTP server.
STEP 3 Click Apply to update the dev ice.
STEP 4 Click Add.
STEP 5 Enter the following parameters:
•Authentication Key ID—Enter the number used to identify this SNTP
authentication key internally.
•Authentication Key—Enter the key used for authentication (up to eight
characters). The SNTP server must send this key for the device to
synchronize to it.
•Trusted Key—Select to enable the device to receive synchronization
information only from a SNTP server by using this authentication key.
STEP 6 Click Apply. The SNTP Authentication parameters are written to the Running
Configuration file.
Time Range
Time ranges can be defined and associated with the following types of
commands, so that they are applied only during that time range:
•ACLs