openwisp / openwisp/netengine

Clarify AirOS local-time timezone handling

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Description

AirOS OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.41112.1.4.8.1.0 returns a device-local timestamp without a timezone or UTC offset. NetEngine currently interprets this value as UTC to avoid dependence on the timezone of the machine running NetEngine. Verify whether AirOS exposes a timezone OID or another authoritative source, then replace this assumption if available.

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Research direction

Start by locating the AirOS handling for OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.41112.1.4.8.1.0 and the code path that currently treats its local timestamp as UTC. Check AirOS documentation or device responses for a timezone OID or other authoritative source; done means the UTC assumption is replaced when reliable timezone information is available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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