Which option would stream to Apple TV faster?

[wmarson]

Which HD streaming option would be faster?

1) HD Movie rented via Netflix/iTunes played wirelessly through Apple TV?
2) HD Movie rented via Netflix/iTunes played hardwired through Apple TV?
3) HD Movie stored on local NAS drive played wirelessly through Apple TV?

Assume Wireless N and 40+ Mbps download speeds.

I hope this is enough information to make the determination. I'm just looking for theoretical-based feedback. Thanks in advance!

- Bill

 

[claykin]

Which NAS?

In general I vote for hardwired over wireless any day of the week and twice on Tuesday!

 

[wmarson]

No NAS in particular -- but I am looking at a Drobo. Just 'in general.'

Which NAS?

In general I vote for hardwired over wireless any day of the week and twice on Tuesday!

 

[thiggins]

What do you mean by "faster"?

If you're asking which method would be most likely to provide trouble-free playback it would be #2 for two reasons:

1) As claykin said, wired (Ethernet) will always provide a more reliable connection than wireless

2) A movie from Netflix / iTunes is probably encoded at a lower bit rate than a Torrented or ripped copy .

 

[wmarson]

What do you mean by "faster"?

If you're asking which method would be most likely to provide trouble-free playback it would be #2 for two reasons:

1) As claykin said, wired (Ethernet) will always provide a more reliable connection than wireless

2) A movie from Netflix / iTunes is probably encoded at a lower bit rate than a Torrented or ripped copy .

Thanks! My ultimate question is whether or not I should move my AirPort Extreme router closer to my home theater (as well as move my Internet entry access point to my home) so I can hardwire my Apple TV and PS3. Or, leave is where it is -- kind of far away and on a different floor.

 

[claykin]

You don't need to move the router, just run a Cat5e or better cable between your router and the HT location.

If you choose to run the cable, run 2. You never know what may coming out next year....