JDMac55
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Q: Migrate emac docs to macbook pro via ethernet/wireless time capsule

I have a wireless/ethernet LAN with Time Capsule as Internet router/backup disk to three apple computers: eMac OS 10.5.8 (user 1,) (ethernet to time capsule), MacBook Pro OS 10.6.8 (users 1,2) (wireless to time capsule), MacBook Air 10.7.2 (user 2) (wireless to time capsule).  I migrated user 2 docs from MBPro to MBAir via wireless LAN with Migration Assistant.  I am unable to migrate eMac user 1 docs to MBPro user 1.  Neither MBPro Migration Assistant nor eMac Migration Assistant can locate the other computer on the LAN to execute the migration.  I cannot find documentation on Apple Help that applies to a LAN using both wireless and ethernet connections, nor to the specific issue of migrating from an eMac to a MacBook Pro via such a network.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Time Machine wireless/ethernet

Posted on Nov 6, 2011 10:03 AM

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Q: Migrate emac docs to macbook pro via ethernet/wireless time capsule

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Nov 6, 2011 10:07 AM in response to JDMac55
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    Nov 6, 2011 10:07 AM in response to JDMac55

    Try connecting the two via Firewire and using Target Disk Mode - Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.

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    JDMac55 JDMac55 Nov 6, 2011 1:19 PM in response to Kappy
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    Nov 6, 2011 1:19 PM in response to Kappy

    Of course, but the Migration Assistant software is supposed to handle this and it does not.  (1) it is listed to work between two Macs with OS X (complied); (2) it is supposed to work on a LAN with both ethernet and wireless connections (complied).  The LAN is an Apple Time Capsule with both ethernet and wireless connections which do work for connections to the Internet.  The only old machine is the eMac but it is updated to OS 10.5.8, the latest update for OS 10.5.  There is no documentation or warning of which I am aware that there are known problems of this nature with any of the hardware or software involved.  So far as I am concerned the FireWire is the last alternative but I've already paid for what is supposed to do the job.  If not, then Apple should acknowledge the fact and warn against that particular combination for migration purposes.