Can wifi and ethernet be used same time for time machine?

Hi
Can an ethernet cable be used for the big backups with wifi being used for interim backups?
It seems the wifi method is ok for working in another room, albeit very slow. But when i am near the time machine unit would it be possible to backup via an ethernet cable and if so how would i set this method up?
ANy help appreciated.
Rgds
kev

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