> Subject: ntp not working
> From: Tino Meinen <a.t.meinen@chello.nl>
> To: psyche-list@redhat.com
>
> Hello everyone
>
> I have a problem with the time server protocol.
> I was trying to use the ntp protocol in
> System settings->date & time
> I checked the checkbox to enable NTP and I chose a time server from the
> dropdown list.
>
> I clicked on the help button and on the displayed help it is explained
> that:
>
> If you configured a medium or high security level during installation
> or with Red Hat Security Level Configuration Tool, the firewall rules
> will block the connection to the NTP port. To allow NTP to work, run the
> Red Hat Security Level Configuration Tool, select Customize, and add
> udp:ntp to the other ports.
>
> When I, however, add udp:ntp in the field for other ports, an error
> message pops up saying the format is incorrect and that it should be
> pot:protocol, port:protocol for example 1234:udp, 3456:tcp
>
> does anyone know what I should fill in in this field?
Well, if it wants "port:protocol", you want "123:udp" or "ntp:udp" if
it recognizes names. You have interchanged the port (123/ntp) and the
protocol (udp).
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