Ropieee waiting for ntp synchronization --> 4,5 minutes boot time --> how to speed up boot time?

[E_Richters (Eric Richters)]

Core Machine (Operating system/System info/Roon build number)

Windows 10 64 bit NUC i7 24 gig RAM, version 1.7 build 667

Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)

Orbi RBR50 router, hardwired to Roon endpoint

Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)

Raspberry pi 4 with hifiberry DIGI + pro and Ropieee latest stable build Roon bridge 1.7 build 571

Description Of Issue

Booting Ropieee hangs on: waiting for ntp synchronization. Only after 4,5 minutes this synchronization is succesful and Roon endpoint becomes available.

It used to boot in about 1 minute but for several months the boot time has gone up to 4,5 minutes and today I found out waiting for ntp synchronization is causing it.

What can I do to speed up boot time?

[dylan (Dylan Caudill)]

Hi @E_Richters,

Were there any changes to the network around the time this started happening?

If you switch to using Google or Cloudflare DNS is there any change?

[E_Richters (Eric Richters)]

Hi Dylan, thank you for your reply.

Restarting my router, main switch and cable modem did the trick: Ropieee now syncs with the external NTP server within 20 seconds.

If the problem comes back often I’ll try your DNS server suggestion.

Thanks!

[nuwriy]

Hello @E_Richters, and thanks for the update. Let us know if the issue returns!