How to move your content to a new mac apple support. You can use an external storage device such as a usb drive, sd card, or external hard drive to help you move all your favorite files off a windows 7 pc and onto a. How to boot your mac in target disk mode for easy file transfers. Transfer your data to your new macbook pro apple support. How to transfer large amounts of data between macs. Googling, i only came up with links dealing with pc mac transfer. If there is a small number of files to be transferred, usb flash drives can be a good choice to help you with. Migration assistant via ethernet but used wifi instead was migrating data from an older imac to a newer imac but ran into something that stumped me. Microsoft recommends using an easy transfer cable for transferring files and settings between computers. Transfering files from pc to macbook pro using ethernet cable. Were going to be creating a mininetwork between the two computers, so we dont want any outside network traffic slowing down the transfer or confusing the computer with multiple ip addresses.
On your old mac, you need to connect the firewire, thunderbolt or ethernet cable from your old mac to new mac. If your mac doesnt have an ethernet port, try using a usbtoethernet adapter. Aug 14, 2011 flag as inappropriate how do i transfer data from my imac without thunderbolt only firewire to my new macbook air with thunderbolt. I would like to transfer files from one to the other using an ethernet cross over cable. Or connect your new mac to a time machine backup of your old mac. Open up system preferences network choose ethernet, and select manually instead of using dhcp.
You must ensure that your macs are connected to the same wifi network. How to transfer files from pc to pc using usb cable easeus. Dec 19, 2019 first, connect your mac to your pc either through ethernet or by making sure both computers are on the same local wifi network. When transferring data from one drive to another, we highly recommend you install a fresh copy of macos, and then use apples migration assistant to migrate the data to the new drive. Mar 17, 2016 hello, i have a my cloud and a my book live duo, both connected to my network.
Migration assistant via ethernet but used apple community. The other end of the ethernet cable should plug into the other computers available ethernet port. It is pretty much like using the usb cable, except its just an ethernet cable. In this video, ill teach you how to easily transfer files from your mac to pc using an ethernet cable. This video will show you how to connect and transfer files easy from mac to a pc using an ethernet cable. Its easy to move your files and settings from another mac or pc to your macbook pro.
How do i transfer data from my imac without thunderbolt only firewire to my new macbook air with thunderbolt. When you first set up your new mac, it will ask if you want to transfer data from another mac. If you have both computers in the same location, you may be able to use an ethernet cable to connect both computers together and copy files between them. Do not confuse it with usbc charge cable which looks identical and also works for data transfer but does it at a much lower speed. Connect to a windows computer from a mac apple support.
How to migrate your old macs data to your new mac start with your old mac. The second is firewire, which apple is phasing out of its systems but is still abundantly available. Transferring files and settings using the usb easy transfer cable requires a cable connection between both the old and new computer. How to move files by networking a pc to a mac dummies. How to connect two computers together with an ethernet cable. Apr 14, 2020 usb ethernet adaptor does not transfer data. An easy solution for transferring documents, photos, music and other files to your new computer. How to use an easy transfer cable to transfer files to new. Can i use it to transfer data from powerbook g4 to macbook.
Transferring under a home or small business network. Dec 30, 2011 flag as inappropriate can i transfer music files from pc to ipad with this cable asked about. Or connect them using target disk mode and the appropriate cable or adapter. Answer now can i use this to connect a usb modem or mobile phone, with cables, to airport express for internet access. Hi, id like to buy an airport extreme, if i would be able to use it like this. I connected the my cloud via ethernet cable to my computer and the my book via an ethernet usb adapter, but i am getting a not. When you get a new computer, you will need to transfer files between computers. Connect your macs via a firewire or thunderbolt cable. If you have a lot of data to transfer then using the ethernet cable. From drop down menu list, choose share with option. May 17, 2012 this video will show you how to best transfer files from mac to pc or pc to mac using an ethernet connection. What if you want to transfer hundreds of gb of data between mac and windows. The tc is not connected to the internet, and i am unable to connect to the internet, so it is key to connect via ethernet cable. Questions about apple usb ethernet adapter education apple.
Windows settings next step is to change certain settings on windows pc. To transfer your data over ethernet, use an adapter available separately to connect the ethernet cable to your macbook pro. How to transfer your data from your old pc to your new mac. On each computer connect an ethernet cable to a router so that they share the same network. Again, if you have to use an ethernet adapter for the other computer, plug it in first. I know ive seen it said that you can do this using appletalk, but now i cant find any info about it. Solved file transfer using ethernet cross over cable. An ethernet cable connecting the new imac to your macbook pro will work fine. Hii would like to connect my time capsule to my pc laptop via ethernet to transfer files, just as you would with an external hard drive. When you upgrade to a new computer, transfer files and settings from your older pc or mac. I am trying to transfer files from one to the other.
How to transfer data from your old drive to a new drive. Transfer files from mac to pc using an ethernet cable. You can use a network to transfer large quantities of files. Youve probably heard about using an easy transfer cable to transfer your files from one computer to another. If you did not purchase an easy transfer cable with your computer, you can order one online or purchase one at an electronics store. At first, open computer explorer window of the first computer, press right click on opted drive partition which we want to share with another computer over network.
How to share files between two computers using lan cable. Transferring files my cloud my book live duo my cloud. Can this cable transfer data from a windows pc to mac. You can change the name of your mac in the network by changing the netbios name in advance settings of ethernet. For example, if you want to transfer files from windows pc to mac. Dec 30, 20 flag as inappropriate what is the best way to connect a retina macbook with a new 2tb time capsule. If you are using transferring all of your data to the other mac, the easiest and fastest way is to use migration assistant with an ethernet cable as it can reach speeds of up to 2gbs. May 08, 2020 how to migrate your old mac s data to your new mac start with your old mac. As much as anyone would like to skip that potentially timeconsuming step so they can use their mac right away, it is the best time to do it. You can use an external storage device such as a usb drive, sd card, or external hard drive to help you move all your favorite files.
How to transfer data between two laptops using lan cable. You may use any of the alternate methods if you did not purchase an easy transfer cable. This video will show you how to best transfer files from mac to pc or pc to mac using an ethernet connection. If you are transferring data between two latest macbook pros 20162017, you should use the thunderbolt 3 usbc cable. Airport extreme creates a wireless network obvious too 3.
If you have massive amounts of data to move from one mac to another, file sharing over wifi may not be the best approach. I used an aluminum macbook connected via ethernet cable. On each computer, indicate which computer are you using now. If you started your old mac in target disk mode or are migrating from a time machine. An easy solution for transferring documents, photos, music and other files. Transfer files via ethernet from one macbook to another.
This cable supports thunderbolt 3 data transfer up to 40 gbps. Connect the other end of the ethernet cable to your other computer you might need another adapter, if your computer doesnt have an ethernet port. It was successful, and the transfer was rapid less than one minute to transfer 1. This method has the advantage of being fast and being able to transfer any amount of data. Questions about thunderbolt to gigabit ethernet adapter. May 19, 2014 simply put, a firewireequipped mac had a special mode that turned it into an external storage device that was accessible by connecting it to another mac using a standard firewire cable.
Oct 28, 2016 how to migrate your old macs data to your new mac. Now log on with the same id onto the same network and restore file on your mac. How to move files between computers with windows easy transfer. If you started your old mac in target disk mode or are migrating from a time machine backup, skip these four steps. Transfer files using a direct ethernet connection mac os. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the other computer. By using onedrive, you can quickly transfer files from pc to pc or mac to pc, so your files are organized like they were on your old computer and you can get right back to work. How to migrate your old mac s data to your new mac start with your old mac. How to transfer files from your old computer to your new mac. You can use an ethernet cable to connect two mac computers and share files or play network games. With so many complaints about firewire disappearing from the macbooks, i wondered if large files could be copied using just an ethernet cable. Feb 17, 2020 how to transfer files from pc to pc using a usb cable.
Wanting to move a large number of files via ethernet from an older macbook to a newer one. To transfer your data over ethernet, use an adapter available separately to connect the ethernet cable to your macbook air. If you are using local wifi, make sure both macs are connected to the same wifi network. Oct 15, 2015 youre not going through the internet, so your data isnt being sent out of the house and to a data node from the isp and getting processed and then coming all the way back. As soon as i have a connection with an ip address for each computer, i know i can easily transfer a file by using sockets, pipes. Take to genius bar and id say they should assist for free seeing as you just purchased a new mac. I want to connect two computers with an ethernet cable without the user having to set up a lan through the control panel and then transfer data between two instances of my app one running on each computer. Mar, 2011 can i use this cable to transfer data from a 2014 macbook air 11 inch to a 2018 macbook 12inch. Four ways to transfer your data from one windows pc to another. Dec 09, 20 how to transfer large amounts of data between macs quickly. One end of the ethernet cable has to be connected to the mac and the other end needs to be connected to windows pc.
Then start up your old computer in target disk mode. How to migrate old macs data to your new macbook pro. Transfer files from mac to pc using an ethernet cable easy and quick flpcnerdscom. To enter target disk mode, click the apple menu and select system preferences. The pc data transfer cable has a small electronic circuit in the middle allowing the two pcs to talk to each other. The main advantage of using the ethernet cable method is faster transfer speeds, at least faster than your regular flash drives and wifi. You may need an ethernet crossover cable depending on which model mac you own.
When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a mac, time machine backup, or startup disk. Connect a standard ethernet cable from the ethernet port on one computer to the ethernet port on the other. Upgrading the original drive in your mac is a great way to improve performance andor increase the storage capacity of your mac. Doubleclick or controlclick on the utilities folder. Click the startup disk icon and click the target disk mode button to restart your mac in target disk mode. Next click on ethernet and provide an ip address manually. May 25, 2015 my old laptop has windows 7, the new one win 8. Is there software already installed in the bundle, that would allow me to setup network drives for each machine when the cable is connected. Its easy to move your files and settings from another mac or pc to your macbook air. Jan 04, 2010 1 turn off wifi connections on both your pc and mac. Transfer files between mac and pc through ethernet in 2. Launch a finder window by clicking on the finder icon in your dock.
To use migration assistant, make sure your pc and mac are on the same wifi network or, for faster transfers, connect them with an ethernet cable. How to transfer data between 2 pcs with ethernet cable. You can also enter target disk mode by rebooting your mac and holding down the t key as it boots. You can transfer information to your macbook air from an old computeror from a time machine backup on a usb storage deviceeither wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable and adapters. Tdm was integral to migration assistant in os x, a utility that transfers all user data, apps and settings from one mac to another, simply by connecting your. How to transfer files from pc to pc with an ethernet cable. How to transfer your old macs data to your new mac imore. Connect the thunderbolt, firewire, or ethernet cable from your old mac to your new mac. If you are not tech savvy, rather than going through the network setup, these cloud apps are easy to use. If youre dealing with more data than can be emailed or fit easily on a disc, there are still solutions.
You can transfer information to your macbook pro from an old computeror from a time machine backup on a usb storage deviceeither wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable and adapters. Time capsule as pc external hard drive th apple community. The usb3link data transfer cable comes in a convenient 2 m 6 ft. Mar 04, 2019 the main advantage of using the ethernet cable method is faster transfer speeds, at least faster than your regular flash drives and wifi. Even though your external drive is formatted for use in windows, you can use it to transfer files onto your mac. Transfer your data to your new macbook air apple support. Hp notebook pcs transferring files using windows easy. To do so, you need a usbtousb bridging cable or usb networking cable. How to transfer your data from an old macbook to a newer. For pctopc transfer, you first need to know how to connect the two computers. Doing this over the network is crazy slow, and when i do large files, sometimes the network drops and i get errors. In this guide, well learn how to do this transfer, which cables to use and what are todays alternatives and improvements on the old transfer cable route yes, you can even transfer without a cable.
How to connect my mac to a pc for file transfer your business. Aug 14, 2018 flag as inappropriate can i use this cable to transfer data from a 2014 macbook air 11 inch to a 2018 macbook 12inch. Connect your mac to the windows computer using a standard ethernet cable. How to transfer large amounts of data between macs quickly cnet. The old model is e15312438 w intel celeron, the new model is e5511p8e8 with intel. Do not confuse it with usbc charge cable which looks identical and also works for data transfer.
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