Backup to NAS problem

[newmacuser13]

I am relatively new to OS X/Apple.

I have set Backup 3 to do programmed backups to a Network Attached Storage Drive (IO Gear). The problem is that when the mac mini goes to sleep, it seems to lose the connection to the NAS. Often when I come back a day later, there are several backup jobs waiting to be executed - they won't execute until I open Finder, click on network, and connect again to the NAS.

Any suggestions to eliminate the bottleneck?

 

[jeremy.king]

Any suggestions to eliminate the bottleneck?

The easiest solution seems to be - don't put the mac mini to sleep

 

[Sesshi]

Or you could set up an Applescript to open the folder prior to executing the backup. Could be your first chance to dip your toes in the power of Applescript.

I presume you're not saying the Mac doesn't back up when it's asleep

 

[skunk]

Using my Mini as NAS, I have it set up to wake itself up at 9pm, I have SuperDuper on each of my 3 other Macs set to back up to the Mini at half-hourly intervals threafter. Each of the Macs is woken automatically by SuperDuper. I take it this wouldn't work with your set-up for some reason?