The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is essential for maintaining accurate time across your network. Many authentication and logging services fail if the client and server times are not synchronized. By configuring your MikroTik as an NTP Server, you ensure all connected devices (PCs, Ubiquiti gear, etc.) receive the correct time.
1. Configure MikroTik as an NTP Client
First, the MikroTik must get the correct time from a reliable external source (a public NTP server).
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In WinBox, navigate to System > NTP Client.
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Click the Enable checkbox.
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In the Primary NTP Server field, enter the IP address of an international time server (e.g., a server from
0.pool.ntp.org.-
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Note: You can use the domain name, and the MikroTik will automatically resolve it to an IP address upon clicking Apply.
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Enter a secondary IP address in the Secondary NTP Server field.
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Click Apply and OK.
You can verify the time is now correct by checking System > Clock.
2. Configure MikroTik as an NTP Server
Once the router has the correct time, you can enable it to broadcast that time to your local network.
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Navigate to System > NTP Server.
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Click the Enable checkbox.
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Click the Broadcast checkbox (optional, but allows other devices to auto-discover the server).
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Click Apply and OK.
Your MikroTik router is now an active NTP Server, and any device on your network can be configured to use the router’s IP address as its time source.
