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Shows the TCP or UDP port used to make the socket connection to the timeserver. ClockWatch uses TCP port 13 for NIST or Daytime, UDP port 123 for SNTP, and port 37 for the Time protocol. Note: If using a port different than the port specified, you must use the proxy server section on this form to specify the non-standard port. Directory Opens a list of timeservers available for time-synchronization. Test Opens a test screen for testing the connection with the timeserver. List Opens the list of available timeservers to use as a backup. Use server list When enabled, this option will find the next available server if the current server is unavailable. ClockWatch will try this next server on the list on the next setting attempt. It will work through the list of servers list until one is found. The server will default to the server originally selected when restarting the application. You can view and edit the list of timeservers by pressing the List button.. Protocol Frame NIST - Specific format used by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This string is always in standard UTC time. ClockWatch Client uses this format to communicate with ClockWatch Server. Daytime Protocol - used by a wide variety of timeservers throughout the world. It is expected that the string returned be in the local time and in English. Difference in hours - Specifies the difference in hours between the timeserver and your computer. ClockWatch will cor |