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Firmware changelog says drop support for TimeMachine, what does that mean?
I just noticed there's a new firmware for my router, and I'm glad the auto-update option wasn't working (it was enabled). The changelog says it removes Time Machine support and I'm a bit worried abo...
Crazyharry wrote:Does it mean I can't use my NAS anymore as a Time Machine when it's in the network handled by the Netgear router?
Or does it only mean that storage attached to the USB port on the router isn't usable for Time Machine anymore?
Thank you in advance for you answers.
No support for Time Machine on the router is only if you are using the USB flash support for Time Machine backup. The lack of Time Machine support will not effect Time Machine on NAS. NAS is a much better solid solution then using the router IMHO.
Crazyharry wrote:
Does it mean I can't use my NAS anymore as a Time Machine when it's in the network handled by the Netgear router?
Or does it only mean that storage attached to the USB port on the router isn't usable for Time Machine anymore?
Thank you in advance for you answers.
No support for Time Machine on the router is only if you are using the USB flash support for Time Machine backup. The lack of Time Machine support will not effect Time Machine on NAS. NAS is a much better solid solution then using the router IMHO.