Configuring Timekeeper; Has Timekeeper Been Activated - Spectracom SecureSync User Reference Manual

3.5 Configuring TimeKeeper
1.
Define the Hostname, making sure that it is different from its trusted group server. See
"NTP Servers: Adding, Configuring, Deleting" on page 111.
2.
Disable NTP if enabled.
3.
Manually set the time or use NTP to set the system time.
4.
Under the Autokey tab of the Edit NTP Services window, enable:
5.
Using the NTP Server containing the IFF Group/Client Key, copy the Group/Client key.
6.
Paste this Group/Client key into the Autokey Groupkey text box.
7.
For all NTP Stratum-2 servers and higher stratum numbers, under the Stratum-1 tab in the
Edit NTP Services window configure the NTP Stratum-1 references:
8.
In the NTP Servers panel of the main window, add an NTP server and enable the Autokey
option box. See "NTP Servers: Adding, Configuring, Deleting" on page 111.
9.
Wait for NTP to synchronize to the NTP References provided.
3.5

Configuring TimeKeeper

To learn about TimeKeeper , and what it can do for you, see "TimeKeeper™" on page 234.
To activate TimeKeeper , see "Applying a License File" on page 276.
To turn TimeKeeper ON/OFF , see "En-/Disabling TimeKeeper" on page 235.
3.5.1

Has TimeKeeper been activated?

FSMLabs' TimeKeeper module comes pre-installed with every SecureSync System Software Ver-
sions 5.2.0 or higher.
The TimeKeeper license must be activated by applying a
from Spectracom, either at the time when a SecureSync unit is ordered, or later. For more inform-
ation, see "Applying a License File" on page 276.
To find out if the Timekeeper license on your SecureSync has been activated:
1.
In the Web UI, Select TOOLS > Upgrade/Backup .
2.
In the System Configuration Panel, check the bottom row, under Option :
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Enable Autokey —Check the box.
Autokey Passphrase —Enter your Group members NTP Autokey password.
Select Certificate Type to Generate —Select Client to enable Client only.
Disable Enable Stratum 1 Operation.
Disable Enable Stratum 1 1PPS.
a.
OPT-TKL TimeKeeper means that the TimeKeeper license has been activated, i.e.
the license key has been purchased and applied.
b.
If there is no entry under Option , the TimeKeeper license has not been activated.
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