Q: Time Machine Backup only on LAN connection
Hello,
i have a Ethernet LAN and a Wireless connection to the same network. Is it possible to force Time Machien Backup to only use the ethernet LAN connection in any case? I want to prevent TMB to limit the bandwith of my wireless network.
MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)
Posted on Jun 9, 2016 5:13 AM
Force Ethernet to be the highest ordered network interface, and as long as you are Ethernet connected, it will be the preferred interface for all traffic.
System Preferences -> Network
If you want seamless switching between WiFi and Ethernet, then have your Router reserve the same IP address for the Ethernet and WiFi interface connections. This is done differently by different router makes and models. For an Airport Extreme/Time Capsule, it would be done by giving your Ethernet and WiFi TCP/IP settings the same DHCP Reservations name, then associating the DHCP Reservation name to an IP address in the Airport Extreme network settings.
Posted on Jun 9, 2016 6:18 AM

