Configure NTP

Network time protocol (NTP) servers provide time synchronization for the NGFW Engine.

Note: This feature requires Internet connectivity.

Steps

  1. Create an NTP Server element.
    This element can be found under Elements > Network Elements > Server.
  2. Browse to NGFW > Properties > General.
  3. Click the NTP Server field, then select the NTP Server element.
    Type part of the name of an element or browse through the drop-down list to select an element.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Publish the changes.

Example

Fields marked with an asterisk in the user interface are mandatory.

Table 1. NTP Server element
Option Definition
IP List The IP addresses of the NTP server. You must enter either an IP address or a host name.

Enter one IP address per row. If you have a list of IP addresses where each IP address is on a separate row, you can copy and paste the list.To remove a row, click Remove next to the row. To remove all rows, click Clear All.
Hostname The host name of the NTP server. You must enter either an IP address or a host name.
NTP Key Type
  • None — The NTP Server does not use a key.
  • MD5 — The NTP Server uses an MD5 hash.
  • SHA-1 — The NTP Server uses an SHA-1 hash.
Key ID

(When NTP Key Type is MD5 or SHA-1)

Specifies a unique identifier for the key. Enter a value between 1—65534.
Key MD5 or Key SHA-1

(When NTP Key Type is MD5 or SHA-1)

Specifies the MD5 or SHA-1 hash.