MyBook live duo not displaying in Time Machine

i want to back up my MacBook using time machine and a MyBook live duo. OS is up to date, as is firmware. The MyBook shows in Finder and I can copy individual files to and from it no problem. The MyBook is configured to allow TM backups. However, when I enter TM, the LiveBook doesn't appear in the drop down menu as a drive I can back up to (even though it still appears in Finder with no issues). Really grateful for any suggestions.

Hi Charlie_Potatoes,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like TimeMachine is not recognizine an external HD. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
AirPort base stations: Time Machine hard drive compatibility - Apple Support
an external drive that is formatted as Mac OS Extended.
Cheers,
Mario

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