Time Machine over Wi-Fi?

how can time machine backups hard drive connected computer?

have mba , time machine backups mbp has external drive connected it. both laptops on same wi-fi network. ideally, great if mba can select time machine , backup external hard drive connected mbp.

how do this??

thanks!

 

i don't know if work or not, surmise steps follows:

1) make sure host machine set "wake network access" within energy saver preference pane.

2) enable file sharing on host mac, making sure "share files , folders using afp" selected under "options." add external hard drive "shared folders" list , add user read & write permissions.

3) mount file share on guest mac. open time machine preference pane , choose "select disk." select share mounted.

if doesn't work else have chime in. i've never attempted you're asking do. backup usb hard drive connected airport extreme router.

 

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