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Accessing Time Capsule Cable vs Wireless

I have recently purchased a MacBook Pro (16 inch, 2019). And I need to restore my info contained on Time Capsule.


The data on the Time Capsule was written via my home wifi over an 8 year period. It's about 360 G in total. The last time I had to do a complete restore, it took 19 hours over wifi.


Can I use an ethernet cable to make this happen more quickly?


If so what type of cable is recommended to covert from the ethernet port on the TC, to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on the laptop?


Thanks!

MacBook Pro

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 6:21 AM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2021 6:33 AM

Can I use an ethernet cable to make this happen more quickly?


Yes, this would be highly recommended since the data transfer will likely be 2-5 times faster than WiFi as well as more reliable.


If so what type of cable is recommended to covert from the ethernet port on the TC, to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on the laptop?


Use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter with a standard Ethernet cable. Apple recommends and sells the Belkin adapter for this purpose. See details below:


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter


The adapter is also available from most big box electronic stores like Best Buy and online from Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-C-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B01GLN3LZA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=345E02OLTC97Q&dchild=1&keywords=belkin+usb-c+to+gigabit+ethernet+adapter&qid=1614868202&sprefix=belkin+usb-c+to%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-4



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Mar 4, 2021 6:33 AM in response to Claude Crider

Can I use an ethernet cable to make this happen more quickly?


Yes, this would be highly recommended since the data transfer will likely be 2-5 times faster than WiFi as well as more reliable.


If so what type of cable is recommended to covert from the ethernet port on the TC, to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on the laptop?


Use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter with a standard Ethernet cable. Apple recommends and sells the Belkin adapter for this purpose. See details below:


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter


The adapter is also available from most big box electronic stores like Best Buy and online from Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-C-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B01GLN3LZA/ref=sr_1_4?crid=345E02OLTC97Q&dchild=1&keywords=belkin+usb-c+to+gigabit+ethernet+adapter&qid=1614868202&sprefix=belkin+usb-c+to%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-4



Accessing Time Capsule Cable vs Wireless

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