Ntp Broadcast - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6250 Cli Reference Manual

Network Time Protocol Commands

ntp broadcast

Enables or disables the client's broadcast mode.
ntp broadcast {enable | disable}
Syntax Definitions
enable
disable
Defaults
Broadcast mode is disabled by default.
Platforms Supported
OmniSwitch 6250
Usage Guidelines
Broadcast mode is intended for operation on networks with numerous workstations and where the highest
accuracy is not required. In a typical scenario, one or more time servers on the network broadcast NTP
messages that are received by NTP hosts. Correct time is determined from this NTP message based on a
pre-configured latency or broadcast delay in the order of a few milliseconds.
Examples
-> ntp broadcast enable
-> ntp broadcast disable
Release History
Release 6.6.1; command was introduced.
Related Commands
ntp broadcast-delay
MIB Objects
alaNtpBroadcastEnable
OmniSwitch 6250 CLI Reference Guide
Enables the client broadcast mode.
Disables the client broadcast mode.
Sets the broadcast delay time in microseconds.
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