I have found that wireless or wired it makes no difference (could be too that your wireless router is too far from the
PS3).
This is what my testing has found:
WIRED: streaming a downloaded tv episode transfers from PC to PS3 at regular intervals @ approx 10Mbps
WIRELESS: streaming a downloaded tv episode transfers from PC to PS3 at regular intervals @ approx 10Mbps
There was no difference.
NOTES:
1. I use DU Meter to monitor upload/download speed on my PC and it works on network transfer too.
2. My network traffic at the time of testing was 0 (other than streaming to the PS3)
3. My router is only about 3' from my PS3 so I can only assume that my wireless signal strength was very strong.
WIRELESS TIPS:
1. Strive to install the wireless access point or router in a central location. If you have only one wireless client, installing the base station near this client is best. For WLANs with multiple wireless clients, find a good compromise position. Clients too far away from the base station will manage only 10% - 50% the
bandwidth of clients nearby to it. You might need to sacrifice the network performance of one client for the good of the others
2. Next, avoid physical obstructions whenever possible. Any barriers along the "line of sight" between client and base station will degrade a WiFi radio signal. Plaster or brick walls tend to have the most negative impact, but really any obstruction including cabinets or furniture will weaken the signal to some degree. Obstructions tend to reside closer to floor level; therefore, some folks prefer to install their wireless access point / router on or near the ceiling.
3. Avoid reflective surfaces whenever possible. Some WiFi signals literally bounce off of windows, mirrors, metal file cabinets and stainless steel counter tops, lessening both network range and performance.
4. Make sure you don't have anything interfering with the wireless signal. Install the wireless access point or router at least 1 m (3 feet) away from other home appliances that send wireless signals in the same
frequency range. Such appliances include some microwave ovens, cordless telephones, baby monitors, and home automation equipment like X-10 devices. Any appliance that transmits in the same general range as 802.11b or
802.11g (2.4GHz) can generate interference.
5. Likewise, install the unit away from electrical equipment that also generates interference. Avoid electric fans, other motors, and fluorescent lighting.
6. If the best location you find is only marginally acceptable, consider adjusting the base station antennas to improve performance. Antennas on wireless access points and routers can usually be rotated or otherwise re-pointed to "fine tune" Wi-Fi signalling. Follow the specific manufacturer's recommendations for best results.
