[damien c]

Here's my experience with wireless and why i don't recommend unless their is no alternative.

1. 20mb virgin BB connected to a 54g router via wireless i got 10mb max
2. 20mb virgin BB connected to a belkin n router via wireless 14mb max

when i connected via ethernet i got the 18.70mb fastest you will get when downloading on the, 20mb service when using newsgroups etc the 54g router only had 1 lan port out which i had to split for, my xbox 360 and ps3 the router was 2 foot away from my pc and still couldn't give max speed via wireless.

after around 2 months with the 54g router i bought a belkin n router which everyday dropped, the connection to the modem and i had to reboot both router and modem.

i am now connected to 50mb broadband as my dad tests it and i get 48.79mb max when downloading, we tried it on a 54g using wireless and i got 35mb we are going to be testing it on a n router soon but i don't hold my breath.

all i will say is if you have the option to use a ethernet cable use it reasons being:

no need for wireless protection.
fastest speed possible.
no need to replace adaptors if they go faulty.
no driver issues.
no connecting to other peoples network without you knowing.
no risk of interference from other routers around you.

i don't trust wireless and never will i wont use it to many issues with it and not worth the money, or effort imho unless there is no alternative if you can use ethernet then use it.