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At some point I'll likely set up a RAID array with a bunch of external storage as well.

Is a wireless connection fast enough to read the data for movie playback? Or would I need a hardwire connection to the HTPC? It would be pretty cool to have my entire DVD collection online.



Wireless G is fast enough if you can get the signal to stay high as the video would get buffered anyway, Wireless N is more than fast enough, I use a wireless N router to feed all of my G PC cards and it streams very nicely as the N router uses MIMO technology for better signal. But to ensure steady playback for a HTPC regardless of connectivity I would go wired if possible - always connected, no lost signals.

Jason
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