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==Description==
 
==Description==
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This guide will show how to adjust NTP (Network Time Protocol) settings on a Dahua device.
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The NTP function allows a device that is connected to the Internet to sync time with a NTP server
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By default most Dahua devices will use the following default NTP server information:
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* Server - time.windows.com
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* Port - 123
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*Interval - sets how often to sync time with NTP server
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==Warning!==
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If you have video that needs to be backed up, please be sure to backup your recorded video '''before''' modifying the Date & Time on your recorder or cameras. It is strongly recommended that you format the hard drive after modifying the date and time to ensure accurate playback and recording.
 
==Prerequisites==
 
==Prerequisites==
==Video Instructions==
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* Dahua device
==Step by Step Instructions==
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* NTP server information (if other than default NTP)
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* Dahua device connected to network with active Internet connection
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==NTP Settings==
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<gallery>
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File:NTPSetupOldUI.jpg|Old UI
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File:NTPSetupNewUI.png|New UI
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File:NTPSetupOldWebUI.PNG|Web UI (Old)
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File:NTPSetupNewWebUI.PNG|Web UI (New)
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File:NTPSetupSmartPSS.jpg|SmartPSS
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</gallery>

Latest revision as of 19:29, 5 November 2019

Date and Time-NTP

Description

This guide will show how to adjust NTP (Network Time Protocol) settings on a Dahua device.

The NTP function allows a device that is connected to the Internet to sync time with a NTP server

By default most Dahua devices will use the following default NTP server information:

  • Server - time.windows.com
  • Port - 123
  • Interval - sets how often to sync time with NTP server

Warning!

If you have video that needs to be backed up, please be sure to backup your recorded video before modifying the Date & Time on your recorder or cameras. It is strongly recommended that you format the hard drive after modifying the date and time to ensure accurate playback and recording.

Prerequisites

  • Dahua device
  • NTP server information (if other than default NTP)
  • Dahua device connected to network with active Internet connection

NTP Settings