[Wireless Router] How to check ASUS router system time and set up NTP server?
There are some functions related to the router system time in ASUS routers, such as WiFi scheduling, parental control-time scheduling, and router reboot schedule. When the router system time is incorrect, these functions may not work properly.
Here we will show you how to check the router system time and setup NTP server.
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Where can I check the router system time?
How to set up NTP server in ASUS router?
Where can I check the router system time?
Below we take a ZenWiFi XT8 router as an example:
Step1. Connect your computer to the router via wired or WiFi connection and enter your router LAN IP or router URL http://www.asusrouter.com to the WEB GUI.
Note: Please refer to How to enter the router setting page(Web GUI) (ASUSWRT)? to learn more.
Step2. Key in your router's username and password to log in.
Note: If you forget the user name and/or password, please restore the router to the factory default status and setup.
Please refer to [Wireless Router] How to reset the router to factory default setting? for how to restore the router to default status.
Step3. Click [System Log] > [General Log] to check router system time.
What is NTP server (Network Time Protocol server)?
NTP (Network Time Protocol) can synchronize the time on a device with internet access so that the device can use applications or functions about time.
After setting up the ASUS router and can access the Internet normally, the router system time will synchronize with the NTP server time.
How to set up NTP server in ASUS router?
Step1. Connect your computer to the router via wired or WiFi connection and enter your router LAN IP or router URL http://www.asusrouter.com to the WEB GUI.
Note: Please refer to How to enter the router setting page(Web GUI) (ASUSWRT)? to learn more.
Step2. Key in your router's username and password to log in.
Note: If you forget the user name and/or password, please restore the router to the factory default status and setup.
Please refer to [Wireless Router] How to reset the router to factory default setting? for how to restore the router to default status.
Step3. Click [Administration] > [System]
Step4. Find [Basic Config] area and set up [Time Zone] and [NTP server]
Take Taiwan as an example below.
Time Zone: Choose GMT+08:00 Taipei
NTP server: Default server is pool.ntp.org
If you want to change to different NTP server, please key in the new NTP server address in the NTP server column.
Step5: Find [Apply] button and click to complete setting.
Note: We suggest you confirm the system time of router is correct after the setting is completed.
FAQ
1. What will happen if the router's system time is not correct?
If the router's system time is inconsistent with the local time, time-related functions in the router, such as WiFi scheduling, Parental control-Time scheduling and router reboot schedule, may not execute correctly at the time you set.
2. What can I do if the router system time is incorrect after setting the NTP server?
- Please make sure your router has internet connection.
- Please make sure the router is in the latest firmware.
- Try different NTP server.
- Please try to restore your router to default status and set up again.
3. Why does the router reboot time in the system log does not match the actual reboot time? (As picture below )
The router will not be able to synchronize with the NTP server and record the actual time in system log when it has no internet connection, such as when you get a brand new router or restore it to default status or reboot it.
When the router is set up and connected to the Internet, it will synchronize with the NTP server and display the correct time.
How to get the (Utility / Firmware)?
You can download the latest drivers, software, firmware and user manuals in the ASUS Download Center.
If you need more information about the ASUS Download Center, please refer this link.