My old Mac no longer supports internet but hooks up via Ethernet. Will this still work?
Will migration still work when the old Mac only can be accessed by Ethernet and not internet?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.3
It may cause your data to be contaminated. A lot of data must be transferred and the best way to transfer it is via a USB cable connected to each computer. An Ethernet cable can be used but it is much slower. Carefully read and follow the instructions for Migration Assistant. Basically, the process is as follows.
You first begin by starting the process of setting up your new computer. You will be asked if you wish to transfer files. Respond YES and follow the instructions you will be given.
You will be told to turn both computers on and activate Migration Assistant in the old computer.
The computers should be connected with a USB cable to facilitate the transfer. Wi-Fi is simply not suited for a transfer of so much data and corruption often results. Do not use it. It can corrupt or lose data.
You will be given several options as to what to transfer. You will likely want to transfer your settings and preferences.
You can transfer all or none of your files. You do not have an option to select certain files to transfer. If you wish to do that, then do so manually.
The old computer's operating system will not be transferred. No data from the old computer is erased.
Allow for up to an hour for the transfer process to complete once you start it.
It should set up the new computer the same as the old one.
Enjoy your new Mac.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck.
