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Time Capsule Replacement

Can you wirelessly backup using time machine to a third party storage device such as G-Drive, just like you could with Apples Time Capsule, or will it have to be connected via a cable?

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Dec 25, 2021 10:46 AM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 12:05 PM

The answer......it depends.


It depends on whether the G-Drive or other drive is capable of connecting to the Wi-Fi network using a wireless connection........and not using a wired connection like USB or Ethernet.


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Whether your Wi-Fi router has a USB or Ethernet port to which the D-Drive or other drive would connect......AND.....the port also supports Time Machine backups. Very few routers will do this, among them are Synology and the upper end Asus routers.





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Dec 25, 2021 12:05 PM in response to PCC-Franklin

The answer......it depends.


It depends on whether the G-Drive or other drive is capable of connecting to the Wi-Fi network using a wireless connection........and not using a wired connection like USB or Ethernet.


Or


Whether your Wi-Fi router has a USB or Ethernet port to which the D-Drive or other drive would connect......AND.....the port also supports Time Machine backups. Very few routers will do this, among them are Synology and the upper end Asus routers.





Time Capsule Replacement

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