I agree. If you have the option to run a wire to your computer, then by all means do so!
I'll admit, I flew for a couple of years with a wireless connection and almost never discoed, but also my router was only maybe 10 feet from my computer (but separated by a wall of which I couldn't drill through due to being in an apartment). However, after moving into this house due to a lack of network cables I used a wireless connection from my computer to a router about 20 feet away and I got discoed all of the time. I relocated the router onto my desk and use a wire now with no issues, but my g/f's computer is on the other side of the room and she gets disconnected all of the time... having to reload pages, etc. I'm anal about running wires across the room so eventually I'll get around to running one through the basement for her, but it's not that big of a deal. All she does is web browsing.
Anyway, I suspect there's a lot of interference around here. We have some 'good ole' boys' in the neighborhood and I see a lot of large CB antennas and a neighbor down the street has a HAM Radio callsign license plate, so that may have a lot to do with it.
But this just proves Skuzzy's point. With wireless, anything goes. And of course there's always the possibility of hacking (but a good encryption setup will deter virtually all chances of that) but still:
Wired:
-More secure
-Less prone to interference... MUCH less prone.
-Easier to setup
-Faster and more stable speeds
-No chance of your computer connecting to the wrong router
Wireless:
-More convenient
-ummm... that's it.
Also, if you ever have connection issues the second you mention "Wireless" to us everyone will blame it on that, regardless if that is the issue or not!
