Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas
To prepare to back up a large amount of data:
1. Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.
2. Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk.
3. Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk.
4. Set Energy Saver:
a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
b. From the View menu, select Energy Saver.
c. Click the Power Adapter tab.
d. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box.
e. Click the Back arrow to save the changes and exit the screen.
5. Modify your security settings:
a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
b. From the View menu, select Security.
c. Click the Advanced button at the bottom of the screen.
d. Leave the Log out after minutes of inactivity check box cleared.
Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a Storage Device
You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive that is
connected to the router USB port.
To back up your Mac onto a USB hard drive:
1. Prepare your USB device with a compatible format and partitions.
See Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 64.
If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of
Data on page 64.
2. Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the router.
Note: If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you
connect the USB device to the router.
When you connect the USB device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on
your local area network (LAN).
3. On your Mac computer, select Go > Connect to Server.
4. Type afp://routerlogin.net.
5. When prompted to enter your name and password, select the Guest radio button.
6. Click the Connect button.