Brother MFC-8950DWT - Manual (Page 105)

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Web Based Management
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Synchronize with SNTP server
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SNTP is the protocol used to synchronize the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time
server (this time is not the time displayed on the LCD of the machine). You can synchronize the time used by
the machine on a regular basis with the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) provided by the SNTP time server.
Note
This function is not available in some countries.
a Click Network, and then click Protocol.
b Select the SNTP check box to activate the setting.
c
Click Advanced Setting.
 Status
Displays whether the SNTP server settings are enabled or disabled.
 SNTP Server Method
Choose AUTO or STATIC.
• AUTO
If you have a DHCP server in your network, the SNTP server will automatically obtain the address
from that server.
• STATIC
Enter the address you want to use.
 Primary SNTP Server Address, Secondary SNTP Server Address
Enter the server address (up to 64 characters).
The Secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the Primary SNTP server address. If the
Primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the Secondary SNTP server. If you have a
primary SNTP server, but no secondary SNTP server, simply leave this field blank.
 Primary SNTP Server Port, Secondary SNTP Server Port
Enter the Port number (1 to 65535).
The Secondary SNTP server port is used as a backup to the Primary SNTP server port. If the Primary
port is unavailable, the machine will contact the Secondary SNTP port. If you have a primary SNTP
port, but no secondary SNTP port, simply leave this field blank.