A network tool that lets you obtain precise time value from a remote time server and synchronize your local system clock. Time servers provide a constantly updated time of day reading (in hours, minutes, and seconds) and the date (year, month, day).

You can use the Time tool to:

• Compare your system time to that of a time server.
• Synchronize your system clock with a time server.

To use the Time tool, do the following:

1. Select the Time tab.
   
   
2. In the Server text box, enter the host name or IP address for the remote time server (for example, www.mit.edu).
   
   The drop-down list shows the previous host names or IP addresses you have queried.
   
   
3. Click the Start button.
   
   The Time tool establishes a connection with the remote time server and displays the server name, current time reported by the server, and the time difference between your computerÆs clock and the time serverÆs clock in the Response area.
   
   
4. Right-click the time server in the Response area to display the pop-up menu, and then select Synchronize.
   
   When successful, the Time tool displays a popup message that indicates your computerÆs clock was updated.

Note:

Time protocol has a 1 second resolution and do not account for packet travel times.

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