1.2. thE ntP CLIEnt SOFtwaRE
ntP software states
Here are the different states of the NTP client software:
Searching
servers
Auto-detection
Learning
environment
Here is a description of these states:
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Starting:
The software is starting, it initializes and check the hardware if needed.
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auto-detection:
Server auto-detection is activated. The NTP client tries to find Gorgy Timing ser-
vers. At least one detected server is required to leave this state.
Learning:
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The NTP client software has found one or several Gorgy Timing (auto-detection ac-
tivated) or works with configured servers. In this state, the software learns network
properties. About 2 minutes are required to complete this stage.
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tracking:
Normal behavior, the NTP client permanently evaluate its offset and drift with the
server.
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Commuting:
Not enough reply received from current server, trying another server.
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Starting
Learning
environment
Learning
Enable outputs
Tracking
Commutation OK
Error
No reply
Commuting
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