User's Manual

SME VoIP System Guide, Version 1.5
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Chapter: SME VoIP Administration Interface
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9.7 Time Server
In this section, we describe the different parameters available in the Time Server menu.
The Time server supplies the time is used in the debug logs and SIP trace information pages. It is also used
to determine when to check for new configuration and firmware files.
NOTE:
You should set the time server for multi-cell configuration (mandatory). It is not necessary to set the time
server for standalone base stations (optional).
Parameter
Description
Time Server
DNS name or IP address of NTP server.
Enter the IP/DNS address of the server that distributes reference
clock information to its clients including Base stations, Handsets, etc.
Valid Input(s): AAA.BBB.CCC.DDD or URL (e.g. time.server.com)
Currently only IPv4 address (32-bit) nomenclature is supported.
Time server refresh interval
The window time in seconds within which time server refreshes.
Valid Inputs: positive integer
Time Zone
Refers to local time in GMT or UTC format.
Min: -12:00
Max: +13:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Enter the start and stop dates if you select Automatic. The system
administrator can Enable or Disable DST manually.
DST Fixed By Day
You determine when DST actually changes. Choose the relevant date
or day of the week, etc. from the drop down menu.
DST Start Month
Month that DST begins
Valid Input(s): Gregorian months (e.g. January, February, etc.)
DST Start Date
Numerical day of month DST comes to effect when DST is fixed to a
specific date