Network Time - Motorola WiNG 5 System Reference Manual

13.3.25 Network Time

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Access Point Statistics
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is central to networks that rely on their access point(s) to supply system time. Without NTP,
access point supplied network time is unpredictable, which can result in data loss, failed processes, and compromised
security. With network speed, memory, and capability increasing at an exponential rate, the accuracy, precision, and
synchronization of network time is essential in an access point managed enterprise network. The access point can use a
dedicated server to supply system time. The access point can also use several forms of NTP messaging to sync system
time with authenticated network traffic.
The Network Time screen provides detailed statistics of an associated NTP Server of an access point. Use this screen to
review the statistics for each access point.
The Network Time statistics screen consists of two tabs:
• NTP Status
• NTP Association
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