Setting the Date and Time

Using a NTP Server to set your System Time

A NTP (Network Time Protocol) server syncs your system time with an online time server. Lorex provides a free NTP service that allows your NVR to automatically update the time for Daylight Savings Time.

NOTE: A constant Internet connection is required to use the NTP feature.

To enable NTP:

1Before setting up NTP, select your time zone under Menu>General>Time Zone and click Apply.

2Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Menu.

3Enter the NVR’s user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click OK.

4Click Configuration>Network>NTP.

5Check Enable NTP.

Check to enable NTP

6(Optional—advanced)Configure the following:

•Interval (min): Enter how often the NVR will access the NTP server to update the time.

•Server Type: SelectGeneral tousethedefaultLorexNTPserverorselectCustomize toenter a custom server.

•NTP Server: Select the NTP server or enter the NTP server address.

•NTP Port: Enter the port number of the NTP server.

7Click Apply. The NVR connects to the server and updates the time.

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