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NTP Issue

Edgar Servin
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Hi

I am needing a NTP Server in "Windows Server" in such a way to use the NTP in my infrastructure with cisco routers with authentication supports.

I'm testing with "NTP 4.X". The application works without authentication but I can not run with authentication required.

Someone has already gone through this need?

Help me please.

Edgar Servín

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tkatsiaounis
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Have you tried Meinberg NTP?? It essentially is linux ntp server for windows.

http://www.meinberg.de/english/sw/ntp.htm

Hi Tkatsiaounis,

Meinberg NTP 4.X is the software I am using.

Its documentation is not very understandable to me.

I can't make it work correctly with authentication.

I set up in my "Cisco router" with the command "ntp authenticate". The "NTP server" continues to operate but by entering the command: "show ntp asso detail" don't shows me the message "authenticated".

Do you have a sample configuration? Could you guide me in my setup, please?

Hi Leo,

The "Windows Server" uses the "SNTP / NTP" and does not work with Cisco IOS NTP.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk648/tk362/technologies_tech_note09186a0080a23d02.shtml

Regards.

Ok then.  It's either you let the routers go out to the net for an authoritative NTP source or you can purchase a "true" NTP server.

When I mean a "true" NTP server, it's not the kind which has to go out to the internet and to get an authoritative source.  I mean the ones with built-in GPS receivers. 

I think it's very difficult to add a GPS for NTP on our infrastructure.

Although I think would be good.

I need an example of configuration of meinberg NTP.

Edgar

You don't need to install the NTP server inside the DC.  Find a cabinet that's closest to the ceiling and it'll do fine.  The servers normally come with a magnetic antenna.

Hi Leo,

We didn't planning an acquisition of a GPS for NTP.

Just for that I'm looking for the solution through the Meinberg NTP.

It is not necessary for our infrastructure a NTP server so specialized.

Only one that allows us to maintain uniform time in the network of PCs and routers, that provides NTP authentication.

Edgar

Hello, I was looking for a solution between many devices on my networks, finally I find a option, use a border router like a NTP Proxy.

I try many setting between MS Windows like a NTP Server over other devices no PCs, in my case don't work, but I try with a Router like NTP Server, perfect work.

Other good practice is send params over DHCP sending to the clients option 42.

Let the commands and screens:

NTP Server ~ Client on the Router:

ntp logging

ntp clock-period 17179973

ntp master

ntp update-calendar

ntp server 129.6.15.29 source FastEthernet1

ntp server 129.6.15.28 source FastEthernet0

Config NTP on DHCP Server:

ip dhcp pool LAN

   network 172.16.1.0 255.255.255.192

   update dns both

   domain-name example.ext

   default-router 172.16.1.1

   dns-server 172.16.1.58

   netbios-node-type b-node

   option 42 ip 172.16.1.1

   lease 0 0 5

   update arp

Analyzing DHCP behavior with Wireshark:

Set on MS Windows:

Depend of MS Windows behaviour, Windows Domain (atomically) Vs Workgroup (set in MS Clients IP or Router FQDN Master NTP)

Cheers!

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