Firmware Upgrade v007 for NTS-200 and TimeVault Network Time Servers

Firmware version v007 is now available for all TrueTime NTS-200 and TimeVault Network Time Servers. This upgrade primarily addresses bug fixes that have been identified through October 2001.

Firmware Changes

• Corrected a rare condition that caused the GPS processor to halt. This condition caused the time server to repeat the same four seconds over and over.
• Fixed intermittent problems with the Ethernet driver that caused loss of communication through the Ethernet port.
• Updated the ACTS dial-up time string parser used in TimeVaults.
• Added more stringent time quality watchdog functions.
• Fixed a problem with the keypad lockout command in which the locked setting would not persist through a power cycle.
• Removed navigation button rollover effects from the NTS-200 web pages.
• Added commands to lock out software updates remotely.
• Added a means for recovering from a lost username and password.

Do you need to upgrade?

TrueTime recommends that all owners of the NTS-200 and TimeVault who purchased their network time servers prior to November 2001, or have a server with a firmware version prior to version v007, upgrade to this version of firmware. See Determining Your Firmware Version below.

What is the cost of the upgrade?

There is no cost for this upgrade. All NTS-200 and TimeVault Network Time Servers effected by this firmware upgrade are covered under the TrueTime warranty.

What does the upgrade contain?

The upgrade contains:

• Network Time Server firmware software
• MS Windows based Upgrade Installation Program
• Upgrade Instructions
• Manual Addendum
• Readme.txt

Obtaining Your Upgrade:

Click here to register and download the v007 upgrade

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Contact TrueTime Customer Service and request the NTS Firmware Upgrade v007 be mailed to you in CD format.

Determining Your Network Time Server Firmware Version:

• Via the Network Time Server web interface:

• Via the Telnet or Serial Interface: