Can't transfer files to External HD

I recently got a new macbook air, and am in the process of trying to transfer files to it from my old macbook. The wifi migration assistant is impossibly slow and prone to cut out, and I've also run into problems in trying to transfer my files to an external HD and then onto the macbook air. The current issue is that partway through I get the message "The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8084)." and the transfer ends. I couldn't actually find the meaning of the error code listed anywhere, and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for what to do about it. Thanks.

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