Time machine using NAS

Just installed 10.8.4 on MacBookPro and no longer can connect to Netgear NAS.  Get a message:  Version of server trying to connect to not supported.  Checked passwords and all config info and they are correct.  Apple help line not interested in giving any help.  Has anyone been able to resolve this issue?

You might try looking at the Netgear support site.
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