(Recommended) Setting Appliance System Time Using the Network Time Protocol (NTP)

This is the recommended time keeping method, especially if your appliance is integrated with other devices. All integrated devices should use the same NTP server.

You can use the ntpconfig command in the CLI to setup the time using the NTP server.

Procedure

Step 1

Go to the System Administration > Time Settings page.

Step 2

Click Edit Settings.

Step 3

In the Time Keeping Method section, select Use Network Time Protocol.

Step 4

Enter an NTP server address and click Add Row. You can add multiple NTP servers.

Step 5

To delete an NTP server from the list, click the trash can icon for that server.

Step 6

Select an interface for NTP queries. This is the IP address from which NTP queries should originate.

Step 7

Select the Use NTP Authentication check box to ensure that a timestamp is generated by a trusted source, protecting NTP from malicious activity or interception.

Step 8

Submit and commit your changes.