Adding A Broadcast/Multicast Address - Siemens RX1500 User Manual

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If no broadcast/multicast addresses have been configured, add addresses as needed. For more information, refer
to Section 5.12.12.2, "Adding a Broadcast/Multicast
Section 5.12.12.2

Adding a Broadcast/Multicast Address

To add a broadcast/multicast address for an NTP server, do the following:
IMPORTANT!
It is strongly recommended to enable NTP authentication, unless all hosts on the network are trusted.
1. If necessary, make sure a server authentication key has been configured with the broadcast/multicast setting
to enable NTP authentication. For more information, refer to
2. Change the mode to Edit Private or Edit Exclusive.
Navigate to services » time » ntp » broadcast and click <Add broadcast>. The Key Settings form
3.
appears.
Figure 303: Key Settings Form
1. Broadcast/Multicast IP Address Box
4. Configure the following parameter(s) as required:
IMPORTANT!
The broadcast/multicast address must be the same as the address for the NTP multicast client.
Parameter
Broadcast/Multicast IP Address
5. Click Add to create the new address. The NTP Broadcast/Multicast Servers form appears.
Adding a Broadcast/Multicast Address
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2. Add Button
Description
Synopsis: The ip-address type represents an IP address and is IP version neutral.
The format of the textual representations implies the IP version.
The broadcast or multicast address.
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Section 5.12.13.2, "Adding a Server
Chapter 5
Setup and Configuration
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