User Manual

Configure System Information
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NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch with PoE+ and 2 SFP Ports Model GS724TPv2
6. Select the Clock Source Local radio button.
7. In the Date field, specify the current date in months, days, and years (MM/DD/YYYY).
8. In the Time field, specify the current time in hours, minutes, and seconds (HH:MM:SS).
Note: If you select the Clock Source Local radio button and enter information
in the Date and Time fields, over a period of time, the date and time
might become inaccurate. However, if you use SNTP, the date and
time remain accurate (see Configure the Time Settings With SNTP on
page 36 and Configure the Global SNTP Settings on page 38).
Note: If you do not enter a date and time, the switch calculates the date and
time using the CPU’s clock cycle.
9. Click the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
Configure the Time Settings With SNTP
 To configure the time by using SNTP:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Change the Default IP Address of the
Switch on page 9.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select System > Management > Time > Time Configuration.
The Time Configuration page displays.
6. Next to Clock Source, select the SNTP radio button.