TC Backup by cable question

I have read that backing up by ethernet is faster than by WiFi. Makes sense. If I plug my TC directly into my iMac by ethernet, and then kickoff a backup, will it default to the ethernet method or backup by WiFi?  Is there a setting I must chose to ensure ethernet is used? 

When you leave wireless turned on.. even when the computer is using ethernet to transfer the file.. I can see port light flashing on the switch.. it is slower than when the wireless was off.. !! Much slower on my old Snow Leopard computer.. which I still prefer.
I agree with Bob.. if the ethernet is top ranked connection all transfer should automagically go via the ethernet. But as with everything network.. theory and practice can be miles apart. (Kilometers just doesn't have the same ring to it.)
Try it.. start the transfer with the wireless left on and ethernet plugged in.. wait a few minutes after you plug in ethernet at least so the computer can sort itself out, make sure ethernet is the top of the list in the network preferences.. open the activity monitor and check the transfer rate..
Then switch wireless to off.. after you already have the transfer running a few minutes.
If the transfer speed collapse to zero .. it was actually using wireless. It should auto rediscover the route and start up again.. if not just restart the transfer or backup.
Tell us what you discover as I am interested to hear.

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