How to export network configuration from an Intel Mac to a M1 Mac

[Change Agent]

In switching over I used the Migration assistant. However, none of the network locations came across.



Now I remember this did not happen before the M1 machines either and one had to do this by hand.



On the Intel Mac the file was located in Library - Preferences - System configuration - preferences.plist. On the M1 Mac I can not find the System configuration folder.



Anybody know how to do this?

 

[AlteMac]

I migrated from a MP 2013 and all the network settings were retained, including all wireless networks that had been joined by other devices.

 

[Change Agent]

I migrated from a MP 2013 and all the network settings were retained, including all wireless networks that had been joined by other devices.

to a M1 Mac?

And how did you do this?

 

[satcomer]

When using migration I always tell users only transfer saved email boxes and settings, picture/videos and saved documents plus text file containing all your big programs/shareware series numbers! Don't transfer programs just download them and put in your serial numbers into the new update software! However transfer Network Settings because Apple has changed it's location in Mac OS X over years transiting network settings always fail!

 

[mr_roboto]

In switching over I used the Migration assistant. However, none of the network locations came across.

Now I remember this did not happen before the M1 machines either and one had to do this by hand.

On the Intel Mac the file was located in Library - Preferences - System configuration - preferences.plist. On the M1 Mac I can not find the System configuration folder.

Anybody know how to do this?

I've never had to do it by hand, Migration Assistant always brought the settings across. You just have to check the "System & Network" box.

M1 machines still have /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration .

 

[Change Agent]

/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration

M1 machines still have /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration .

strange I did not find it before. did a reboot and there it is! thanks.

 

[AlteMac]

to a M1 Mac?

And how did you do this?

I migrated by attaching a TM drive, from a 2013 MP to a M1 Studio. I've done many many migrations and the network settings always came over.