Hello @sitloongs,
We are looking for some deployments to test this out in the field.
What are the sources for the routers NTP server?
What is the order of preference that these sources are used to reference the routers internal NTP server?
We want to set up as prefered order of sources the following:
Others colleagues here will have their preferences.
We realise not all models will be able to do all of these options due to the equipment features such as with the GPS, Cellular & Serail plus available system processing.
Overall this is great to see. We will be going back to previous leads we’ve had with this GPS feature.
Yes, it’s definitely impressive to see a company focus on quality, good pricing, solid support, and all that while implementing a lot of requested features.
Much respect!
Hello @sitloongs,
The recent 8.0.2 GA release does not appear to contain the new NTP server feature?
Testing on the NTP server within the router so far has been useful. We would like to see the NTP Server become a standard of future releases. Is there a release available with the NTP Server with 8.0.2 ?
Happy to Help,
Marcus
As for now the NTP server firmware still in testing phase. I can definitely check with Engineering team whether we can release a test firmware for 8.0.2. Please stay tuned.
@sitloongs
Could we get a firmware for the BPL-380 with the NTP over LAN we need this for a deployment.
PS: The firmware we had for the MBX is working like a charm with NTP over Lan! Customer is really happy with it.
Any chance the NTP server option will be available on the MAX BR1MK2? With the built in GPS allready there it should be easy. I have some time sensitive apps that I need to be able to keep synced to an accurate clock
May i know the criticality to have the feature for B380 for now ? I can definitely help to check again with Engineering team whether that is possible but I would suggest to give more times for Engineering team to plan out the feature instead for the test firmware.
We need it to keep the camera’s and Milestone time synced so no issues happen. As this is a costumer we are convincing about the power of peplink for there network its a pre to have this build in.
the BPL-380 is one of our standard units we will use in future setups for the costumer and others so its not just for 1 POC or installation.
Added LAN NTP Server 8.0.2 test firmware . Beside that Engineering team also included more models to have the test firmware. Please check the firmware download link above.
For BR1 MK2, do allow me to further check on that and i will update again.
From our perspective, turning a MAX-series router into a Stratum 1 time server is a a"no brainer," at least in concept, as the GPS capability is already built-in.
Hello @sitloongs,
Attempting to work out a rule/policy to put within the routers to forward all LAN side NTP traffic enquiries to the routers internal NTP source and to log those enquiries in the event logs.
What is the best ways to do this?
Happy to Help,
Marcus