Difference between revisions of "Date and Time/NTP"

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This guide will show how to adjust NTP (Network Time Protocol) settings on a Dahua device.
 
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
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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:
 
By default most Dahua devices will use the following default NTP server information:
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* Dahua device
 
* Dahua device
 
* NTP server information (if not other than default)
 
* NTP server information (if not other than default)
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* Active internet connection for device
 
==Video Instructions==
 
==Video Instructions==
 
==Step by Step Instructions==
 
==Step by Step Instructions==

Revision as of 01:03, 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 - 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)
  • Active internet connection for device

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions