how to migrate using ethernet cable

First, it helps to read and understand the Migration Assistant instructions. you simply connect the two computers with the Ethernet cable. Then the process below can be followed.

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 are best 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 of 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. You can transfer all or none of your installed apps. Some people elect to download fresh installations instead.

·      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.

You will need to download and install Migration Assistant for Windows to the PC and then it should work just fine.

Here is the thing. What we are doing is to try to isolate the problem to a specific connection or cable. So, the problem is possibly a defective Ethernet connecter on one of the two computers or your Mac's software. I always recommend using a USB cable (no adapters as they add to the confusion) because it's much faster and there are alternative connecters on the computer. I believe that most Macs have only one Ethernet connecter so there is no way to confirm whether it is or os not the problem by using another connecter. If the problem is with the computer's OS not seeing the connecter, you can try restarting the computer in the Safe Mode. Hold down the Shift key on restart. Be patient as the startup can take up to 10 minutes while the computer repairs its OS and empties its caches. If that doesn't fix it, then I would run the Disk Utility app and click on its Repair link. You want a result that the disk is OK. If not, then run it several times until you get an OK. If not, then I recommend reinstalling your Mac's OS. I would think that being a new Mac, none of this should be needed. Instead, the problem certainly could be in the PC, but I cannot help you with that. Does the PC have more than one Ethernet connecter that you can try using? Are both computers turned on?

Brandonguedez wrote:

how can I do the migration assistant through a ethernet cable

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can i use ethernet cable to migrate data … - Apple Community

Then I suspect that either your cable is defective or the connection is. Try using a different cable and different connecters.