Per the topic heading, an enhancement to allow users to configure the Hubitat NTP server IP address via DHCP Option.

as far as i know (could be wrong) that is not part of the dhcp protocols .. at least no routers or devices i have , have the option for that.. most devices i have that allow setting it have a separate interface for it. i assume hubitat would also have to add it to the network settings or create an …

[image] kahn-hubitat: as far as i know (could be wrong) DHCP option 42 sets the NTP server. A quick web search indicates it may not be well supported by client devices.

I, too, would love this setting added as I host my own NTP server. It is set up in my DHCP scope to push it to clients but, but it is true that the option isn't widely supported so it would be real nice to have an option to set it manually.

The DHCP option to provide NTP servers is pretty standard these days. The main issues are IoT devices… too many of these treat NTP as an afterthought.

Thanks. That's super handy to know!

My old Asus router using Merlin firmware had a built in NTP server and it would route all requests to it. I lost this feature when I transitioned to Unifi equipment. I don’t believe Unifi offers such a feature, at least I haven’t been able to find it, and curious where folks are running local NTP se…

[image] ritchierich: I don’t believe Unifi offers such a feature, at least I haven’t been able to find it It doesn't. [image] ritchierich: curious where folks are running local NTP servers. Windows or Linux server, router, Raspberry Pi. There are numerous options.

[image] ritchierich: curious where folks are running local NTP servers. I run mine on my router (pfSense)

Allow setting IP address of NTP server(s) via DHCP Option

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ogiewon November 5, 2024, 2:37am 6

You can force the NTP server, if desired, using an endpoint. See the following: