Administration > Sntp Client - Multitech SF100-G User Manual For System Administrators

Administration > SNTP Client
Clicking the SNTP Client check box enables the firewall to act as a SNTP client. Also, SNTP (Simple Network
Time Protocol) is an internet protocol used to set up the synchronization of the SMSFinder clock to real time.
SNTP Configuration
General Configuration
SNTP Client
Enable or disable the SNTP Client to contact the configured server on the UDP port 123 and set the
local time. Default is Enabled.
A Note About the Outbox
In order for messages in the outbox to have a valid date/time stamp, do one of the following
options:
•
SNTP Client must be enabled and the Ethernet connection must be live to the Internet.
OR
•
Enter the SMSFinder cellular phone number on the Network Setup > Cellular Modem
screen.
Server
Enter the SNTP server name or IP address to which the SNTP Client must contact in order to update
the time. The default is time.nist.gov.
Polling Time
Enter the polling time at which the SNTP client requests the server to update the time. Default is 30
minutes. Time must be entered in minutes.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. SMSFinder User Guide for System Administrators (Document S000451B)
Chapter 4 – Using the SMSFinder's Web Interface
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