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3.6 Time Configuration
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Within the Time Configuration menu, the IP Address or name of the desired Simple Network Time
Protocol (SNTP) server and the local time zone are defined. In addition, Daylight Savings Time (DST) is
enabled. Consult with your administrator before changing the SNTP server.
3.6.1 SNTP Server Address
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SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) is a standard protocol that permits a network device to obtain the
network’s current time. For operation with SNTP, the IP8820 IP Phone requires an SNTP server IP
address or name.
To assign the SNTP server address:
o Press Setting ( ) button.
o Dial 3, or move the cursor to 3.Phone Settings using the PreviousNext softkeys and press the
OK softkey.
o Dial 6, or move the cursor to 6.Time Configuration using the PreviousNext softkeys and press
the OK softkey.
o Dial 1, or move the cursor to 1.SNTP Server Address using the Previousext softkeys and
press the OK softkey.
o Input the SNTP server address using the dial pad and press the OK softkey to save the entry. To enter
alphanumeric characters select the ode softkey. Refer to Appendix A for the character mapping of dial pad
digits.
o Move to another parameter with the navigation buttons and continue the session or press the
Setting ( ) button to exit the configuration session.
3.6.2. Time Zone
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For proper operation of the clock, the IP Phone requires the local time zone. For available time zones,
see Appendix B Time Zones.
To enter the Time Zone:
o Press the Setting ( ) button
o Dial 3, or move the cursor to 3.Phone Settings using the PreviousNext softkeys and press the
OK softkey.
o Dial 6, or move the cursor to 6.Time Configuration using the PreviousNext softkeys and press
the OK softkey.
o Dial 2, or move the cursor to 2.Time Zone using the softkeys and press the OK
softkey.