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3.7 Date/Time Properties
The Date/Time Properties allow you to set the date and time in NetCam.
After making changes, click the Apply button to save the settings in the
camera.
Setting the Date and Time
Automatic vs. Manual - For the most accurate date & time, having
NetCam automatically synchronize with a network time server is
recommended.
Automatic Time Set
When Automatic time synchronization is enabled, NetCam will query
a network time server and synchronize the camera’s date and time, usually
accurate to within seconds or less. This will happen every time the camera
is powered on or rebooted, provided NetCam is connected to the Internet
or a network with a time server.
• Time Server - The name (or IP address) of a time server is entered
here. Some popular ones include:
time.nist.gov
tock.usno.navy.mil
ns.arc.nasa.gov
Note: While these time servers have proved reliable over the years,
there is no guarantee that they will always be available to the public.
Manual Time Set
If you don’t have access to a time server, you may opt to manually
set NetCam’s clock. You can do this in one of two ways. Using the Sync
button, you can synchronize NetCam’s clock to your PC’s clock. You may