Chapter 1

Introduction and Overview

The S100 provides computers and network devices secure synchronization to UTC time using Network Time Protocol (NTP). The S100 can use the Global Positioning System (GPS), NIST's Automated Computer Time Service (ACTS), or another NTP server as a time reference.

Figure 1-1: The S100

This User Guide describes the installation and operation of the S100. It is written for network administrators familiar with network configuration and operations.

The chapters and appendices address topics including:

Installation, configuration, and operation

The User Interface

How the S100 works

FAQ and Solutions

Here are shortcuts to those sections that answer frequently-asked “how to” or “How do I...?” questions.

How to...

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Acquire time

“How to Acquire Time” on page 30

 

 

Choose and configure your time source

“Choose Your Time Source” on

 

page 33

 

 

Determine the default User Name and

“Setting Up the IP Address” on

Password

page 26

 

 

Get Technical Support

“Appendix D” on page 137

 

 

Get time from ACTS dial-up

“Dialup Settings dialog” on page 38

 

 

Get time from GPS

“GPS” on page 35

 

 

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