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Frznrth
6 years agoOrganizer
How to connect NAS or USB backup to T3200M for Time Machine?
Hi The T3200M came with my Opitix. I used to use an apple AirPort/Time Capsule router that let me do wireless backups with Time Machine. I've tried hooking up an old StarTech NAS with an ethernet ...
Frznrth
6 years agoOrganizer
It might - there are three "unknown" devices - I'm assuming the NAS would show up as "unknown". I disconnected it and refreshed the page and all the same "unknowns" were still there. Switched cables. Started the NAS back up - no change in what is listed - so maybe not?
Frznrth
6 years agoOrganizer
Do you know how I would find the IP of the NAS?
- Frznrth6 years agoOrganizer
Sorry - I found it in the NAS manual - it doesn't seem to show up on the modem.
- Frznrth6 years agoOrganizer
I'll give up on the USB storage device. Hopefully someone can help me with the NAS
- Frznrth6 years agoOrganizer
The NAS info says
"Time Machine requires the protocols CIFS (Common Internet File System) and SMB (Server Message Block) to function. When you use this device as a NAS device, these protocols are not supported. If you use this device as a DAS (Direct Attach Storage) device, you can use Time Machine."
So does that mean that it won't work though the modem and that I would have to connect it directly to my mac?
- NFtoBC6 years ago
Community Power User
AS far as I know, USB devices are not assigned an IP address. They belong to the device to which they are attached.