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Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management

Configure the SNTP protocol to synchronize the time the machine uses for authentication with the time kept by the SNTP time server.
  1. Start your web browser.
  2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).

    For example:

    https://192.168.1.2

  3. If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
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    The default password to manage this machine’s settings is located on the back of the machine and marked "Pwd".
  4. Go to the navigation menu, and then click Network>Network>Protocol.
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    Start from image, if the navigation menu is not shown on the left side of the screen.
  5. Select the SNTP check box to activate the settings.
  6. Click Submit.
  7. Next to the SNTP check box, click Advanced Settings.
  8. Configure the settings.
    Option Description
    Status

    Displays whether the SNTP protocol is enabled or disabled.

    Synchronization Status

    Confirm the latest synchronization status.

    SNTP Server Method Select AUTO or STATIC.
    • AUTO

      If you have a DHCP server in your network, the SNTP server will obtain the address from that server automatically.

    • STATIC

      Type the address you want to use.

    Primary SNTP Server Address

    Secondary SNTP Server Address

    Type the server address (up to 64 characters).

    The secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the primary SNTP server address. If the primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP server.

    Primary SNTP Server Port

    Secondary SNTP Server Port

    Type the port number (1-65535).

    The secondary SNTP server port is used as a backup to the primary SNTP server port. If the primary port is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP port.

    Synchronization Interval Type the number of hours between server synchronization attempts (1-168 hours).
  9. Click Submit.
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