PCmover Connection Options
Information on supported connection types for PCmover
PCmover supports a variety of ways to connect your old and new PC to perform a PC-to-PC transfer. Cables are NOT required since PCmover can always use a wireless network that is connected to your old and new PC. However, using a cable will result in faster transfer speeds for most users.
Note:
These connection options are for transfers involving a physical old PC and new PC. To see other ways of transferring with PCmover, please see 'Transfer Methods'
Wi-Fi
LAN
Direct-Connect Ethernet
Laplink USB 2.0/3.0 Cables
Thunderbolt 3 Cable
Cable Comparison
| Feature | Laplink USB 3.0 | Laplink USB 2.0 | Laplink Ethernet | Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) | Hard Drive Transfer Cable |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.0 and below | USB 2.0 and below | N/A | Thunderbolt 3 | USB 3.0 and below |
| Max Transfer Speeds | 5000+ Mbps | 480 Mbps | 1000+ Mbps* | 20 Gbps (Passive) 40 Gbps (Active) |
4800+ Mbps |
| Cable Length | 8 ft / 2.4 m | 8 ft / 2.4 m | 7 ft / 2.1 m | Approx 3 ft / 1 m | |
| Purchase | Link | Link | Link | Link |
WHAT IS SO UNIQUE ABOUT LAPLINK USB CABLES?
USB was designed as a PC-to-peripheral communication mechanism. Because of this design, it is not possible to plug a passive cable between the USB ports of two computers and transfer information. Laplink cables include the necessary electronics to allow for the fastest peer-to-peer communication between the computers.