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Can't access Time Machine settings when AirPort (WiFi) is on.

Problem:

My iMac (2.66 MHz Inter Core Duo) with 10.5.8 needs an upgrade to Maverick...it is connected to my home network with AirPort

I have a NAS on my home network (Verbatim MediaShare 2TB) wired connected, which I have had working as a drive for TM-backups. It stopped working with TM about 1,5 year ago, did never figure out why, backups just failed.

Now I want to get it going again for a fresh backup prior to the OS upgrade.

The issue I am facing now is that I cant access the settings for the backup drive in TM settings as the AirPort is on.

I need AirPort on to be able to mount the drive of the NAS, but then I cant access TM-settings. If I switch of AirPort temporarly to access TM-settings the drive which I need to select is dismounted.

I am kind of stuck. Why is this happening?

BRG

/Johan

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Verbatim MediaShare 2TB

Posted on Feb 24, 2014 1:09 PM

21 replies

Feb 28, 2014 9:18 AM in response to johanfromkolmården

It is the same with a brand new admin account....

BRG

/Johan

BDAqua

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Feb 28, 2014 10:42 AM in response to johanfromkolmården

After rereading all this, sorry to say, but I think I'm out of ideas... hopefully we both can get more help in here.

Mar 1, 2014 4:22 AM in response to BDAqua

Thx for your efferts, BDAqua. Problem lies deep within OS i guess. I will try to attach a USB-drive, make the TM-backup and after thius uppgrade to Snow Leopard, and Mountain Lion/Maverick. Let's hope OS10.9.2 solves the issue. BRG

/Johan