Enabling The Simple Network Time Protocol - Avaya Cajun P882 User Manual

Chapter 3

Enabling the Simple Network Time Protocol

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Device location
Device contact
To enter general system information from the Web Agent:
1. Select General Information from the System group on the
Web Agent window. The General Information dialog box
opens (Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1. System Information Window
2. Enter the switch name in the Name field.
3. Enter the location for the switch (for example, floor, closet in
the Location field.
4. Enter the person who should be contacted in the event of a
problem in the Contact field.
5. Click APPLY to save your changes, or CANCEL to clear your
selection.
You can enable Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) on your
switch using either the Web Agent or the CLI. Enabling SNTP
automatically synchronizes time on all computers, switches, and
other devices connected to your switch.
When you enable SNTP, you are required to set your time zone and
the rule or dates of Summer Time Hours for your location. For
information about setting one-time summer hours, refer to "Setting
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