I wan't to copy some data (2TB) from a network share to an external hard drive. My laptop is connected to the share using a WiFi connection. I don't care about the time it needs to copy. But is copying using a WiFi connection just as reliable than using a wired connection? Or should I just connect to the network using a cable?
Copy files over WiFi less reliable than wired connection
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Best Answer
Whatever medium you may be using, you should be specifying some kind of Verification Options. In the case of the Wireless Connections, it is highly recommended to turn them on somehow.
From the Command-Line, you should be searching for the switches that are enforcing the Verification Algorithms. For instance, in the MicroSoft Windows 10 Operating System Command-Line Preprocessor, you can use the following Operating System Commands and Switches:
From a File-Management Static Software Application such as GHISLER_Christian's Total Commander (that has its own Mobile counterparts even on the Tablet Personal Computer and on the SmartPhone), you should also search for such options:
Errors may appear even on the Wired Connections. Turning on these Verification Options is always advisable when one is interested in the success of the Copy Operations.