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With Time Machine function, you can select the USB drive connecting to TP-Link router as the backup disk of your MacBook.
Settings on router
Step 1
Go to Advanced – USB Settings – Time Machine and then enable the function.
Step 2
Select a backup disk and set up the size limit for backup and then save it.
Step 3
Go to Advanced – USB Settings – Sharing Access, set up your Sharing Account and then save it.
Settings on MacBook
Step 4
Make sure your MacBook is connected to the router. Open System Preferences and click on Time Machine on your MacBook.
Step 5
Select BackupTM on Archer C9 as Backup Disk.
Step 6
Enter the Sharing Account of the router and then Connect.
Step 7
Succeed! You can back up your data to the external disk now.
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