Linkstation time machine

Hi,
I just bought Buffalo Linkstation 421E. I am trying to setup TM with it. But I am not able to find my TM hardisk (Linkstation TM folder) in TM application. Any idea or tip, how to setup Linkstation with Mac? Many thanks in advance.
Thanks.
Tauqir

Gtrcoop007 wrote:
Currently have a Buffalo LinkStation 2TB hard drive on my home network. The Buffalo is connected to my router (Netgear WGR614v10). It is not physically connected to my iMac, but I do have a LinkStation icon on my desktop in order to add files to.
Time Machine does not work well, if at all, with some NAS devices. See #2 in [Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/FAQ.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum).

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