Difference between revisions of "Date and Time/NTP"

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==Video Instructions==
 
==Video Instructions==
 
==Step by Step Instructions==
 
==Step by Step Instructions==
 
 
 
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File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_1.jpg|Old UI
 
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File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_5.jpg|DSS Express S
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_5.jpg|DSS Express S
 
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===Old UI===
 
===New UI===
 
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File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_1.jpg|From the Main Menu click System
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_2.jpg|Go to General > Date & Time
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_3.jpg|Click to enable NTP.
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_3-1.jpg| Use the fields to modify NTP server settings as desired
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_4.jpg|Click 'Manual Update' to manually update the device by NTP
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_5.jpg|A window will confirm a successful update
 
File:NTP_-_New_UI_-_6.jpg| Click Apply to save
 
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===Web UI (Old)===
 
===Web UI (New)===
 
===SmartPSS===
 
===DSS Express S===
 

Revision as of 01:02, 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 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 - is a settng

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 not other than default)

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions