Configure Authentication Keys for NTPv4

Assign an NTP key to use MD5 or SHA1 authentication on the server.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > Edit > NTP.
  2. Click NTPv4.
  3. Click the Key tab.
  4. Click Insert.
  5. Complete the fields.
  6. Click Insert.

Key field descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Key tab.

Name

Description

KeyId

Specifies the key ID that generates the MD5 or SHA1 digest.

KeySecret

Specifies the MD5 or SHA1 key that generates the MD5 or SHA1 digest. You must specify an alphanumeric string.

KeyType

Specifies the type of authentication as MD5 or SHA1. The default is MD5 authentication.