Configuring system time

Overview

You must configure a correct system time so that the device can operate correctly with other devices. The system time module allows you to display and set the device system time on the Web interface.

You can set the system time through manual configuration or network time protocol (NTP) automatic synchronization.

Defined in RFC 1305, the NTP synchronizes timekeeping among distributed time servers and clients. NTP can keep consistent timekeeping among all clock-dependent devices within the network, and ensure a high clock precision so that the devices can provide diverse applications based on consistent time.

Displaying the current system time

To view the current system date and time, select Device > System Time from the navigation tree to enter the System Time page.

Figure 45 System time configuration page

Manually configuring the system time

1.Select Device > System Time from the navigation tree. The page for configuration the system time appears.

2.Click the System Time Configuration text to open a calendar.

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