I would like to backup my macbook to an external hard drive connected to my router (ARRIS SURFBOARD AC 1600 CABLE MODEM).
First, I am a techno-impaired senior so please be gentler.
Second, I have tried without success to find a link that would explain how to do this.
Third, I am sooo hoping this router/modem will let me do that to an Apple product. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
MacBook Air, macOS 14.4
The wireless router you referred to (Arris Surfboard AC1600 Cable Modem) does not have any data connection ports on the back to connect an external drive. (Assuming it's This One).
The typical backup setup uses Apple's Time Machine to backup to an external drive connected directly to your Mac. We recommend using an external drive that's at least twice the size of your Mac's internal storage. (If you have a 512GB Mac, you'd want a 1TB external drive).
Essentially, what you'd do is:
I hope this helps.
The wireless router you referred to (Arris Surfboard AC1600 Cable Modem) does not have any data connection ports on the back to connect an external drive. (Assuming it's This One).
The typical backup setup uses Apple's Time Machine to backup to an external drive connected directly to your Mac. We recommend using an external drive that's at least twice the size of your Mac's internal storage. (If you have a 512GB Mac, you'd want a 1TB external drive).
Essentially, what you'd do is:
I hope this helps.
MacMike,
Thank you for your quick response! I made a mistake. I should have said my ASUS AX3000. Sigh. I do continually back up my Lacie external hardrive (actually have two, one is my safe deposit box) which I switch out monthly. However...I would love to have a "hands free" device, separate from my Mac, that could work beside my wireless. Sorry for the confusion.
connecting wireless router backup to my macbook
