Quick Reference Guide

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sntp authentication-key
The sntp authentication-key Global Configuration mode command defines an authentication key
for Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). Use the no form of this command to remove the
authentication key for SNTP.
Syntax
• sntp authentication-key number md5 value
•
no sntp authentication-key number
• number — Key number (Range: 1 - 4294967295)
•
value — Key value (Range: up to 8 characters)
Default Configuration
No authentication key is defined.
Command Mode
Global Configuration mode.
User Guidelines
• Multiple keys can be generated.
Examples
The following example defines the authentication key for SNTP.
sntp authenticate
The sntp authenticate Global Configuration mode command allows authentication for received
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) traffic from servers. Use the no form of this command to
disable the feature.
Syntax
• sntp authenticate
• no sntp authenticate
Default Configuration
No authentication
Command Mode
Global Configuration mode.
Console(config)# sntp authentication-key 8 md5 ClkKey