Howdy!I am not a well versed IT user (i.e. dumb) and I am having problems to start using Time Machine and ReadyNAS. I was trying to follow the instructions posted in this article:http://www.readynas.com/?p=1097But ReadyNAS does not show up as an option when I have to "Choose a backup disk" (the list is empty).AFP is turned on (I turned on both Appletalk and Bonjour just in case).Current firmware version is RAIDiator 4.1.7-T49 [1.00a043]. I understand there is a new one (at least I got email updates advising me about it) but it says 4.1.7. I suspect -T49 was a "Beta" version and 4.1.7 is now official. Should I upgrade? I have 2x2TB disks installed in X-RAID mode and they are pretty empty (2% only). They are WDC WD20EARS-00MVWB0 (supposedly 4K sectors).On the Mac side, I have Mac OS 10.5.8, 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB SDRAM.Any pointers will be much appreciated.Happy 2011!

Hi,I had the same problem but I finally figured out what the problem was. Maybe it'll help you as well...- Open Finder, From the menu choose Go - Connect to Server. Type in afp://<readynas>/ReadyNAS (substitute <readynas> with your ReadyNAS IP address).- Login using username ReadyNAS and the chosen password, I also added the password to the keychain.- You should now be able to see the ReadyNAS volume in Time Machine.Hope this helps.Niels.

Hey, just found this thread : viewtopic.php?f=28&t=55683#p316507 I cleared my previous KEYCHAINS on the Mac for any previous connections made to the NAS. Then I tried a different SERVER ADDRESS when connecting to the NAS via FINDER (normally, I'd been using afp://NAS_IP_ADDRESS which let me see the SHARES etc)This time, I followed the above post by using SERVER ADDRESS afp://ReadyNAS@NAS_IP_ADDRESS/ and hey presto, it connected as normal. Quickly flicked to the TIME MACHINE icon on my Mac, and there is the ReadyNAS available under SELECT DISK!I'm over the moon that this has now been resolved. Now I'm really keen for someone to help explain the difference in the two SERVER ADDRESSES.Thanks and hope this helps for anyone else who's been pulling their hair out for months!!!Happy New Year!

If they are 4k drives you definitely want to update and factory default.Yes the T release is a beta. We have 4.1.7 out now.

When you select the ReadyNAS (this should be visible in the list of options) as the backup disk you should be prompted to enter the username (ReadyNAS) and password.If you can't see the ReadyNAS under the list of options on 4.1.7 then perhaps there is a router configuration issue.A direct-connection would be a good way to determine if there is a router configuration issue. See http://sphardy.com/web/readynas/how-to-direct-connect-to-your-readynas/

ReadyNAS duo not visible to Time Machine

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satrijoe
Aspirant
Jan 03, 2011
Really, no one?
Chewbacca
Aspirant
Jan 12, 2011
If they are 4k drives you definitely want to update and factory default.

Yes the T release is a beta. We have 4.1.7 out now.
nielsNL
Initiate
Jan 17, 2011
Hi,

I had the same problem but I finally figured out what the problem was. Maybe it'll help you as well...

- Open Finder, From the menu choose Go - Connect to Server. Type in afp://<readynas>/ReadyNAS (substitute <readynas> with your ReadyNAS IP address).
- Login using username ReadyNAS and the chosen password, I also added the password to the keychain.
- You should now be able to see the ReadyNAS volume in Time Machine.

Hope this helps.

Niels.
mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 17, 2011
When you select the ReadyNAS (this should be visible in the list of options) as the backup disk you should be prompted to enter the username (ReadyNAS) and password.

If you can't see the ReadyNAS under the list of options on 4.1.7 then perhaps there is a router configuration issue.

A direct-connection would be a good way to determine if there is a router configuration issue. See http://sphardy.com/web/readynas/how-to-direct-connect-to-your-readynas/
taylord01
Guide
Dec 19, 2011
Hi there. I have the same problem - my ReadyNas Duo does not display in the Time Machine 'Select Disk' list. I have made a direct connection of ReadyNas to my iMAC and hey presto, the ReadyNas shows up for selection. So I'm thinking this is a router configuration issue and hence looking for some guidance from anyone out there please.

Here's my config:-

ReadyNAS Duo (direct ethernet connection to router below)
Radiator 4.1.8 / RAIDar 4.3.3
2 x WD Green 2TB disks (WDC WD20EARS)
iMac (Intel Core i5) running Mac OS X 10.7.2
HUAWEI EchoLife HG532 router

Do I need to setup some form of PORT MAPPING on the router, or perhaps a FIREWALL config on the iMac or router? Wild stabs in the dark.

Appreciate your help people!

Kind regards
mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 20, 2011
You need to look into whether your router supports multicasting and make sure that's enabled. It's possible your router is incompatible unfortunately.
taylord01
Guide
Dec 20, 2011
Thanks for the prompt reply mdgm. Typically, where would you expect to find Multicasting settings on a router? Quite a few places to check! BTW, a quick google of Multicasting for the Huawei HG532 doesn't return any results, so this isn't looking to good.
mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 21, 2011
You might want to open a tech support (http://www.readynas.com/support) and see if NetGear support has some suggestions.
taylord01
Guide
Jan 05, 2012
Hi mdgm. Happy New Year.

So, I've been onto a Broadband Router Advice website and posted there for some steer as to whether this HUAWEI HG532 router does indeed have Multicast settings that I can enable. I've received a response today that points me to the following screen shot, which I have now found on the router : http://screenshots.portforward.com/Huaw ... pgrade.htm

Trouble is, I'm totally out of my depth now I've located the Multicast 'Upgrade' screen. Do I 'enable'. What IP address do I setup? What Port Number should I enter?

Above all, do you think that this 'Multicast Upgrade' setting is likely to be the solution I'm after to have the ReadyNas Duo available as a TimeMachine backup destination via the Router?

Appreciate your help.
mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 05, 2012
Try IP address of NAS and port 5353