Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?

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Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2019-02-17 14:49:38
Model: Deco M9 Plus  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version:

Previously, I used the airport router: airport extreme with a USB port. I connect an external harddisk and it was easy.
How do I select the external harddisk for time machine Apple back up?
Is it better with USB cable or LAN cable?
Many thanks.

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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2019-08-26 11:24:35

Hi Kenneth,

 

I have the same question. Sorry to see there is now answer (from TP-link).

so waiting and hoping that someone can clearify if it is possible and what would be the best way!

 

enjoying my Deco M9 plus wifi network at home!

 

 

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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2019-08-26 13:25:30 - last edited 2019-08-26 14:50:19

I've just set up the very same thing with Deco M5 units, so I'd assume the same will work with M9's. This worked for me:

 

1. Configure the AirPort Extreme using AirPort Utility, as follows:
 

  • Base Station: leave name and password unchanged
  • Internet: Connect using DHCP
  • Wireless: Off
  • Network: Off (Bridge Mode)
     

2. Connect the AirPort Extreme to a Deco unit via Ethernet cable.

 

This setup allows all my devices to access all the disks (including my Time Machine disk) and printers connected via USB to my AirPort Extreme in exactly the same way as before.

UX Designer, Software Developer, Scottish bloke.
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Re:Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2019-08-28 02:22:39

@Kuno 

 

Hello, the Deco M9 plus does not support time machine yet.

 

For your information, the Deco M9 plus has an extra USB 2.0 port. While there is no software functions added for the USB 2.0 port yet. It's reserved for adding file sharing features in future firmware updates.

 

However, the USB 2.0 can charge some mobile devices such as phones.

 

May it help and have a nice day. 

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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2019-12-16 17:59:44
Used this to connect my Airport Time Capsule to Deco M9 (note: it says eero but the same setup with M9) https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/208315013-Connecting-AirPort-Extreme-Time-Capsule-or-Airport-Express-to-your-eero-network
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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2020-04-27 14:55:05

@Kenneth 

Great hybrid solution (both usb and network, interchangeably) here:

 

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/205094?replyId=434304

 

good luck!

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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2020-08-23 16:48:27

 

calum-b wrote

I've just set up the very same thing with Deco M5 units, so I'd assume the same will work with M9's. This worked for me:

 

1. Configure the AirPort Extreme using AirPort Utility, as follows:
 

  • Base Station: leave name and password unchanged
  • Internet: Connect using DHCP
  • Wireless: Off
  • Network: Off (Bridge Mode)
     

2. Connect the AirPort Extreme to a Deco unit via Ethernet cable.

 

This setup allows all my devices to access all the disks (including my Time Machine disk) and printers connected via USB to my AirPort Extreme in exactly the same way as before.

 

@calum-b Worked like a charm with AirPort Time Capsule as well, thank you!

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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2020-09-26 20:14:59

@qwerty45678 

 

I'm just about to try and add an apple time capsule to my Deco M5 system, thanks for the steps, 

 

Just to check, on the airport utility app what do i chose as the first step:

 

- Create a new network

- add to an existing network

- replace an existing device

 

presume i chose one of these and that will then enable me to configure the parameters you mentioned above>?

 

Thanks, 

 

John

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Re:Can I use Time machine with Deco M9 plus?
2020-10-03 15:25:57

@calum-b Thanks! it works for me (with the M9)

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