Backing up to Netgear NAS

We recently set up a Netgear NAS as a backup system. It was working with Time Machine, but not working now after adding a new wireless router.
Anyway, Time Machine sees the drive, but when I try to choose it, I get an error message that says: "OSStatus error -6602."
Any clues? I am very new to Macs.

Pondini wrote:
First, be advised that Time Machine does not back up to network drives, except Time Capsules or USB drives connected to an Airport Extreme, or a drive on a Mac running Leopard.
Here's the official word: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1733
You have apparently foiund some "hacks" that might make it work, in some cases, to a degree. But use them at your own risk.
First, since this is *unsupported by Apple,* there's nowhere to go when there's trouble.
Second, you're risking a future update preventing it from working, and perhaps rendering your backups useless.
Still, since you're doing it anyway, for this specific problem, type 6602 in the search box at the right of this very page. You'll find a number of similar threads, and possibly a solution.
There is no need to get condescending when someone asks for help. I don't believe the OP found a 'Hack', but rather used the software that is available and built into his/her equipment (ReadyNAS).
http://www.readynas.com/?p=1097
Apple may not support it, but I am sure that some answers could be found in the ReadyNAS forum
http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=28&sid=d14ecf00f8a43a1981b38b65c32 2a334
If you choose to take the time to help, try to do it with a smile
Narvon

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http://www.imgftw.net/img/486250696.png
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