--- product_id: 75654971 title: "TimeMachines, NTP Network Time Server TM1000A" brand: "timemachines" price: "€ 816.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/75654971-timemachines-ntp-network-time-server-tm1000a store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Low 5W Power Consumption GPS Stratum 1 Precision Local NTP Server, No Internet Needed TimeMachines, NTP Network Time Server TM1000A **Brand:** timemachines **Price:** € 816.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⏰ Own Your Time: Precision Sync Without the Internet FOMO ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TimeMachines, NTP Network Time Server TM1000A by timemachines - **How much does it cost?** € 816.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/75654971-timemachines-ntp-network-time-server-tm1000a) ## Best For - timemachines enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted timemachines brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Setup in minutes with intuitive web interface and flexible network options, no IT headaches. - • **Unrivaled Time Accuracy:** GPS-based Stratum 1 time source ensures millisecond precision across your entire network. - • **Internet-Independent Sync:** Keeps your systems perfectly synchronized even during internet outages—no more downtime worries. - • **Compact & Versatile Design:** Small footprint with rack-mount compatibility fits seamlessly into any professional environment. - • **Energy-Efficient Reliability:** Consumes just 5 watts, delivering enterprise-grade performance without inflating your power bill. ## Overview The TimeMachines TM1000A is a GPS-based NTP network time server delivering Stratum 1 accuracy with a built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver and patch antenna. Designed for professional networks, it provides reliable, internet-independent time synchronization with easy setup, low power consumption, and flexible installation options including rack mounts. Ideal for IT managers seeking precise, uninterrupted timekeeping across all devices. ## Description The TimeMachines NTP Network Time Server is a GPS-based NTP server device that supplies accurate time for all computers and time-keeping devices on your network. By have a local time server on the network, (S)NTP time is provided without requiring systems to go to the Internet to get time. The TM1000A system uses an active GPS antenna to maintain the current time as broadcast by United States’ GPS satellites. With this device installed on your local network, there is no longer the worry that if the Internet connection goes down, time synchronization is lost across the network. The unit is compact and can be placed anywhere within the network layout, even using our new time server rack mounts. The built in high sensitivity GPS receiver is able to lock multiple satellites from outdoors and some window locations, eliminating the requirement that an outdoor antenna be installed. Review: Cost-effective, turn-key time syncing solution! - This thing is exactly what I was looking for in an NTP appliance. Easy setup, great compatibility, incredible accuracy, small footprint, and appliance level of reliability. We attached the magnetic antenna to the metal frame of one of our skylights, so it has a direct line of sight toward the South. So far, we have not had any issues, and W32time, SNTP, and NTP (unicast) clients of all flavors work just fine using standard configurations. I recommend this product to anyone who wants a cost-effective, turn-key time syncing solution! Review: Great product! - As another reviewer noted, very easy to use. The folks who designed it thought it through. A decade ago, I managed a few computers for a small non-profit group and had some computer clocks 6-8 hours off. Back then not so easy to fix. Today, with Win XP, Vista or 7, Windows has an Internet Time option. Which is great if you are connected to the Internet when the update is scheduled. If not, no update. The TM1000A performs the same function, on a local basis. No Internet needed. Simple to set up. Place the antenna near a window, and the base unit near your computer. Plug in power. The local network connection can have several forms, depending on your particular configuration. (the manual, download from css-timemachines.com has far more info) The easiest is just a crossover cable (desertcart has several) between the computer and the TM1000A. Point your browser to 192.168.1.15 to connect, make any needed changes and you are ready to go. If your Internet is via USB modem (cable or DSL) you are done. Then, right click on the time in the lower right corner of the diplay, click on "Adjust Date/Time" select the Internet Time tab. In the Server field, enter 192.168.1.15 (if you didn't change it) and Update Now. In a few seconds, you should see a success message. Without any external connection. The unit will not work with Streets and Trips, there are other programs that will display satellite data, and can help with antenna placement. The 1000A can output the GPS 1 pulse per second for calibrating lab equipment. It has a wall power module, uses about 5 watts, so will cost about 10 cents a week to run, depending on your power company. It takes about 2 minutes to get initial "lock" on the satellites. ## Features - NTP Network Time Server with GPS - Stratum 1 Time Source - Includes GPS Patch Antenna and Power Supply ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002RC3Q4Q | | Antenna | Satellite | | AntennaDescription | Satellite | | Best Sellers Rank | #352 in GPS Antennas | | Brand | TimeMachines | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 48 Reviews | | Item Weight | 1.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | TimeMachines | | Mfr Part Number | 760-1000-000 | | Model Number | TM1000A | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | UPC | 837654709085 | | Warranty Description | All Time Machine products carry a one year warranty that covers manufacturing defects on the hardware and software. Please see details on our website www.css-timemachines.com. | ## Product Details - **Antenna:** Satellite - **Brand:** TimeMachines - **Color:** Black - **Manufacturer:** TimeMachines - **Number of Channels:** 1 - **Number of Items:** 1 - **UPC:** 837654709085 ## Images ![TimeMachines, NTP Network Time Server TM1000A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5185EKRcLEL.jpg) ![TimeMachines, NTP Network Time Server TM1000A - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GBgAp4e4L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is there a way to monitor the device to make sure its still receiving signal and time updates?** A: The TM1000A does not have any support for SNMP or any other type of direct monitoring. A script could be setup somewhere that is periodically checking time and looking at the return value of the lookup. If the TM1000A loses its GPS signal, it will return several error flags and the Stratum level will change from 1 to 15. From that return value you could generate a notification.The unit supports configuration through a web page interface. A quick login can tell you if its running (can you log in) and the web page displays the GPS lock status and signal strengths of the top 3 sats. There is an internal HW watchdog on the unit and if the software stops servicing the watchdog, it reboots itself. As long as the GPS signal strength, based on antenna location, is good, these units are very reliable. **Q: what is the oscillator and accuracy if the signal from GPS is interrupted?** A: This product doesn't serve time if GPS lock is lost. Our TM2000A product does. Specifics of its capabilities can be found on the manufacturers website. **Q: How long is the antenna/receiver cable? What type of connector? Server is in the middle of the building, doubt GPS penetrates well enough.** A: Cable: RG174, 5m length, SMA male. Antenna is magnetic. Find a phone with GPS, if the GPS on the phone works there is a good chance the antenna will. It only has to be connected to the network as long as the clients can query the device it does not matter where it is located. Manual can be downloaded at http://www.css-design.com/downloads/TM1000A_Manual.pdf **Q: Does this support ntp authentication?** A: Not that I am aware of... I view this unit as an 'in-house' time reference, so why would authentication be necessary when it is totally under your control? The processor is weak and is not designed to handle large (internet size) traffic. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cost-effective, turn-key time syncing solution! *by B***L on August 7, 2014* This thing is exactly what I was looking for in an NTP appliance. Easy setup, great compatibility, incredible accuracy, small footprint, and appliance level of reliability. We attached the magnetic antenna to the metal frame of one of our skylights, so it has a direct line of sight toward the South. So far, we have not had any issues, and W32time, SNTP, and NTP (unicast) clients of all flavors work just fine using standard configurations. I recommend this product to anyone who wants a cost-effective, turn-key time syncing solution! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product! *by T***D on October 24, 2011* As another reviewer noted, very easy to use. The folks who designed it thought it through. A decade ago, I managed a few computers for a small non-profit group and had some computer clocks 6-8 hours off. Back then not so easy to fix. Today, with Win XP, Vista or 7, Windows has an Internet Time option. Which is great if you are connected to the Internet when the update is scheduled. If not, no update. The TM1000A performs the same function, on a local basis. No Internet needed. Simple to set up. Place the antenna near a window, and the base unit near your computer. Plug in power. The local network connection can have several forms, depending on your particular configuration. (the manual, download from css-timemachines.com has far more info) The easiest is just a crossover cable (Amazon has several) between the computer and the TM1000A. Point your browser to 192.168.1.15 to connect, make any needed changes and you are ready to go. If your Internet is via USB modem (cable or DSL) you are done. Then, right click on the time in the lower right corner of the diplay, click on "Adjust Date/Time" select the Internet Time tab. In the Server field, enter 192.168.1.15 (if you didn't change it) and Update Now. In a few seconds, you should see a success message. Without any external connection. The unit will not work with Streets and Trips, there are other programs that will display satellite data, and can help with antenna placement. The 1000A can output the GPS 1 pulse per second for calibrating lab equipment. It has a wall power module, uses about 5 watts, so will cost about 10 cents a week to run, depending on your power company. It takes about 2 minutes to get initial "lock" on the satellites. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'd always relied on internet NTP as good enough. Until one day we had a big ... *by J***E on July 1, 2017* So my home network is... complex. I'd always relied on internet NTP as good enough. Until one day we had a big storm that took down the power. The outage lasted long enough that my UPS's were going to run out of juice, so I started my shutdown procedure. When the power came back on, the cable modem didn't establish block sync. Called my ISP and services were still down due to the storm. I started bringing everything back up, as I have plenty of services on the internal network. Only alot of stuff wasn't working. Come to find out that I had alot of gear that wasn't saving the date/time properly and had reverted to default. Normally this isn't an issue, but with no internet service, many nodes couldn't restore proper time. Everything that required time to be relatively in sync with the Active Directory domain controller was effectively busted, authentication being prime among them. I ended up having to log into every single node with local admin credentials and set the clocks manually. This taught me the folly of relying only on Internet NTP. So I was looking for something that would function as a stratum 1 NTP server for my local network, had no reliance on the Internet, and didn't break the bank. Searches found plenty of used enterprise level NTP servers (forget about new), but they were all very pricey. Then I ran across the CSS Time Machines offerings. They seemed to fit the bill perfectly. While $300 for the TM1000A isn't exactly cheap, for what it does, it's actually very cheap. The install was simple. It's setup in a room where there is a window, but in order to get the device on the network, it had to be placed on the opposite side of the room from the window (because I was not going to leave a network cable running across the room). This was no issue. The antenna's receiver portion is magnetic, it stuck to the top of the rack that I had the unit mounted in, and locked onto it's satellites within 2 minutes of applying power. After reconfiguring the IP address for something appropriate to my network, I began pointing all of my NTP clients to it. They all picked it up and synced to it in under a minute (I do use iburst). So now I have reliable local NTP independent of the internet at a very reasonable cost. I've seen other reviews say that it's not a good idea to point clients at it directly, but let a few servers sync off of it and then have the rest of your network sync off of the other servers. The product manual states very clearly that the unit can service 135ish synchronizations per second. If your number of NTP clients are smaller than this, then there's not going to be an issue. In a Windows domain setting, your domain connected clients are probably going to be syncing against a domain controller anyway, so you only need point the domain controller at the TM1000A. If your environment is at a scale that you require more than 135 syncs per second, you should probably be looking at something like a Symmetricon anyway. As a network engineer by profession, I do have a few nitpicks, which is the reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating. The default IP configuration may not jive with the way your network is setup. By default, the device is configured with the IP of 192.168.1.15 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 and a default gateway of 192.168.0.1. I would much rather it pickup it's initial IP configuration via DHCP and then fall back to the 192.168.1.15 setup as a default if it doesn't get a DHCP lease. It's a minor nitpick, but having to either reconfigure portions of my network to support that IP space, or having to connect a host directly to the unit and reconfigure it's IP is something I didn't like. I understand CSS's reasons for what they did, as NTP servers *should* have static IP's, but I'd rather they default to DHCP in order to make it easier to get to the management page in order to set a static IP, making the entire process alot more plug and play. The other nitpicks are just management issues. Web interface is HTTP only and is only protected by a password. If you're going to use this in a setting with multiple users (ie, small enterprise or business), make sure you do not locate it on a VLAN where users without the proper access are able to sniff it's traffic. While I understand that deploying a full AAA solution would have likely added to the cost of the unit, I would have appreciated at least the ability to define a username and password and the ability to use HTTPS, even if it was just with a self-signed certificate. The lack of device security would make these non-starters to deploy at some of the companies I do business with due to their network security policies. And the final nitpick is no ability to monitor with standard tools. Not even SNMP. If you want to monitor these, you're going to have to do some coding/scripting, or find someone who already has and was nice enough to make them public. For me, this is not such a big deal, as most of the clients have tools that will show you their NTP status and whether they're synced to the unit, but having a lack of visibility due to no support for common network monitoring methods is something I knock every network device for. All in all, this little box is great. It's about as turnkey as you can get for a Strat 1 NTP server for your LAN, and it's about as reasonable a price as you could expect for a turnkey solution. I would not hesitate to recommend these for deployment, assuming network security policy doesn't rule it out, and I will probably pick up another one at some point for my own network because I like redundancy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/75654971-timemachines-ntp-network-time-server-tm1000a](https://www.desertcart.at/products/75654971-timemachines-ntp-network-time-server-tm1000a) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*