How to enble NTP server on Windows System to sync the time with Robustel device in a private network?
Overview
The customer's factory operates on a pure internal network. Our R5020Lite gateway is required to collect data and transmit it to the factory's server database (Windows Server) for storage. Simultaneously, as the database has an MQTT program enabled, time synchronization with the gateway is necessary for proper communication.
What You Will Need
Hardware List:
1x Robustel R5020Lite Gateway
1x Ethernet Cable
1x Computer
Step-by-Step Configuration Guide
Step 1: Execute services.mscfrom the Run window and confirm that the Windows Time service is set to start automatically.
Step 2: Enter the Powershell interface and type in the corresponding command
- w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"127.0.0.1" /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:yes /update
- Restart-Service w32Time
（Configure the clock source to local COMS time）
- Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\w32time\TimeProviders\NtpServer" -Name "Enabled" -Value 1
（Enable the service）
- Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\W32Time\Config" -Name "AnnounceFlags" -Value 5
（Modify to a reliable clock source）
- Restart-Service w32Time
（Restart the time service to complete）
Verification and Testing
R5020Lite——PC（NTP Server:192.168.0.35）
Revision History
Version | Date | Author | Changes |
1.0 | 2025-09-23 | Tony Li | Initial documentation |
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