Trying to restore new computer with previous backup

I purchased a new mac book and am trying to set it up with a previous mac book backup. At the new computer startup it asked if I have a backup to use and that part went fine. Now I am in the "checking Time Machine Backup" mode with the rainbow wheel and have been for about 30 minutes. Is this normal? or do I need to start over. I am doing this wireless. I should have hardwired it buy now I am afraid to turn it off.
Thanks in advance for advice

I guess it just takes time. It did finally go the the next after a couple of hours. Now I have a progress bar saying 2 more hours. If it works okay then I guess its worth the wait. Just seems like a long time to sync?

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