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Yes, you should use NTP as it makes log timestamps usable.<br />
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Here are two I commonly use:<br />
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Washington, DC: U.S. Naval Observatory<br />
192.5.41.41: tock.usno.navy.mil<br />
192.5.41.40: tick.usno.navy.mil<br />
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You typically want to choose a time server that is close geographically and is reliable.<br />
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Set the router to use stratum 1 Internet time servers (like above) and then you can point your other devices to the router for their time.
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Yes, you should use NTP as it makes log timestamps usable.

Here are two I commonly use:

Washington, DC: U.S. Naval Observatory
192.5.41.41: tock.usno.navy.mil
192.5.41.40: tick.usno.navy.mil

You typically want to choose a time server that is close geographically and is reliable.

Set the router to use stratum 1 Internet time servers (like above) and then you can point your other devices to the router for their time.

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Thanks. &nbsp;So once I configure NTP on my Router, I just point my other devices (ASA's, VPN Concentrators, Switches, etc) to that router that I configured NTP on? &nbsp;Will not using NTP slow down a network?
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Thanks.  So once I configure NTP on my Router, I just point my other devices (ASA's, VPN Concentrators, Switches, etc) to that router that I configured NTP on?  Will not using NTP slow down a network?

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Currently I have no NTP server specified on my Cisco Router. &nbsp;I have the timezone and daylight savings time configured but no NTP server. &nbsp;Should I have an NTP server? &nbsp;If so, how do I go about choosing one? &nbsp;Would I configure this on all my cisco devices or just my router connecting to my ISP? &nbsp;Thanks
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Currently I have no NTP server specified on my Cisco Router.  I have the timezone and daylight savings time configured but no NTP server.  Should I have an NTP server?  If so, how do I go about choosing one?  Would I configure this on all my cisco devices or just my router connecting to my ISP?  Thanks

How do I configure NTP on My Cisco Router?  How do I find a reliable NTP Server?

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