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Enabling the NTP Server

The NTP server allows other network devices to synchronize their time with the NAS.

  1. Log on to QTS as administrator.
  2. Go to Control Panel > Applications > NTP Server.
  3. Select Enable NTP Server (NTP server is Ready).
  4. Optional: Select at least one operating mode.

    Operating Mode

    Description

    Broadcast

    Allows the NTP server to periodically send broadcast packets with the IP address 255.255.255.255.

    You can use this to synchronize your time.

    Multicast

    Allows the NTP server to periodically send multicast packets. Enter a multicast IP after selecting this option.

    Manycast

    Allows the NTP server to listen for manycast requests from NTP clients and reply to received client requests. Enter a multicast IP after selecting this option.
  5. Click Apply.

    QTS enables the NTP server.