How To Set The System Time And Date - Network Instruments Matrix User Manual

and used side-by-side with IPv4—the matrix supports native dual-stack. Address assignments can be manually
configured or dynamically assigned using DHCP or DHCPv6.
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Network.
3. In Hostname, type a host name for the Matrix.
4. In the IPv6 Settings area, select IPv6.
5. (Optional) Use DHCPv6 for address assignments:
a. Select DHCPv6.
The manual configuration settings become hidden.
b. Click Save.
DHCPv6 is enabled. No further configuration is necessary.
6. In IPv6 Address, type the IPv6 address the Matrix must use.
7. In IPv6 Prefix, type the network prefix associated with the chosen IPv6 address.
8. In IPv6 Gateway, type the IPv6 address of the gateway the Matrix must use.
9. In IPv6 DNS Address 1, type the IPv6 address of a DNS server.
The IPv6 address of at least one DNS server is required. If two servers are declared, the first server is used
unless unreachable.
Note: Example: 2001:4860:4860::8888
10. (Optional) In IPv6 DNS Address 2, type the IPv6 address of a DNS server.
11. Click Save.
You successfully added the Matrix to your network with IPv6 settings. The changes take effect immediately.

How to set the system time and date

You can set or change how the current date and time is acquired. Doing so ensures log events have correct
dates and times and that packet trailer timestamps are accurate.
The Matrix must acquire its time and date from a clock source.
To set which clock source acquires the system time and date:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click General.
3. In the Clock Source list under System Time Configuration, click a clock source.
Clock source establishes the system time and is used for packet timestamping.
Set now to browser time No configuration is necessary, but any system's time is highly vulnerable to clock
drift unless it uses an outside time synchronization source.
IEEE-1588 IEEE-1588 is the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) specification. An IEEE 1588-2008 server with an
accurate time source can provide higher resolution and accuracy than NTP. The IEEE 1588-2008 master time
server must be accessible on the same network subnet as the monitor port.
GPS Uses an external GPS connected to the GPS port on the rear of the device. Only GPS time
synchronization appliances sold by Network Instruments may be used. A GPS time synchronization system
can provide the highest resolution and accuracy.
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