Sonoma: cannot connect server (SSD at Fritz router) permanent at boot of MacMini

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Sonoma: cannot connect server (SSD at Fritz router) permanent at boot of MacMini

I need to connect a SSD on my AVM Fritz router permanent to my MacMini as a NAS. Target is to use this setup for making backups by the backup tool "Duplicati". After finishing the backup I will remove the plug of the SSD for preventing external attacks. After plug-in the SSD for a new backup I will start the Mac Mini. This backup is in addition to the use of Time Machine.

But since transfer of my Mac Mini to MacOS Sonoma I do not find this option in the former system settings at USER & GROUPS. Where is this setting? And how to use it?

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Thanks in advance for support.

BR Thomas

Mac mini, macOS 14.7

Posted on Oct 19, 2024 2:28 PM

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HWTech

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Oct 19, 2024 4:37 PM in response to Thosy

Using the USB port of a router for a cheap NAS is not a good idea. Home routers are not known for having the best firmware. I personally will never use the USB port of a router. If you want a NAS, then purchase a dedicated NAS. Synology makes a popular & reliable NAS with lots of models & options. At least some of them are able to be the destination for Time Machine backups.

Synology has a single drive NAS, or multi-drive NAS devices so prices can be inexpensive or expensive. The following Synology NAS is a single drive offering for about $150US (you need to supply a hard drive or SSD for it):

https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS124

Here are some of the other offerings for a multi-drive NAS:

https://www.synology.com/en-us/products?product_line=ds_j%2Cds_value

Thosy wrote:

But since transfer of my Mac Mini to MacOS Sonoma I do not find this option in the former system settings at USER & GROUPS. Where is this setting? And how to use it?

What setting are you referring to here?

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