NETGEAR GS700TP manual Time Configuration

GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

•“Time Configuration”

•“SNTP Server Configuration”

Time Configuration

The Time Configuration screen contains information for defining both the local hardware clock and the external SNTP clock. If the system time is managed via an external SNTP clock, and the external SNTP clock fails, the system time reverts to the local hardware clock.

To configure the local system time:

1.Click System > Management > Time > Time Configuration. The Time Configuration screen displays:

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The Time Configuration screen contains the following fields:

•Clock Source – Select the source used to set the system clock. The possible field values are:

–Local – The system time is set locally via the Date and Time fields.

–SNTP – The system time is set via an SNTP server. Select SNTP to disable the Date and Time fields.

•Date – Enter the local system date. The field format is DD/MMM/YY (Day/Month/Year). For example: 04/May/50 (May 4, 2050).

•Time – Enter the local system time. The field format is HH:MM:SS. For example: 21:15:03.

Managing System Settings 3-5

v1.0, November 2007