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Q: Let MA use Ethernet instead of WIFi to restore

For option 1 restore from TM backup, can I change MA to use Ethernet instead of Wifi to restore from TM backup on NAS?

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 6:46 AM

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Q: Let MA use Ethernet instead of WIFi to restore

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  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 4, 2016 8:16 AM in response to MacFan_RJ
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    Sep 4, 2016 8:16 AM in response to MacFan_RJ

    Yes, you can use Ethernet.

  • by MacFan_RJ,

    MacFan_RJ MacFan_RJ Sep 4, 2016 1:31 PM in response to Eric Root
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    Sep 4, 2016 1:31 PM in response to Eric Root

    Ok, but how to change in MA? I had an active ethernet cable connected, but MA stated (start screen) it would use Wifi. How to change this?

  • by BobHarris,

    BobHarris BobHarris Sep 4, 2016 6:47 PM in response to MacFan_RJ
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    Sep 4, 2016 6:47 PM in response to MacFan_RJ

    The network interface ordering has Ethernet as a higher priority than WiFi.  This means that if there is a working Ethernet connection, OS X will send all traffic across the Ethernet interface and ignore the WiFi.

     

    This assumes the Ethernet connection is good.  It assumes the Ethernet connection is talking to the router, has received a valid IP address and a valid DNS server address.

     

    I am also assuming that the Network Interface order has not been changed.

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