Apple TV/Time Capsule/Mac Mini question

Ok here is the setup.
I have a Mac Mini running iTunes with a wired connection to Time Capsule. I have an Apple TV wireless connected to the network and stream content from the Mac Mini.
1) The Mac Mini will not see Apple TV is I hook Apple TV with a wired connection - only wireless. Any idea why a wired connection won't work?
2) Apple TV loses connection several times a week to the Mac Mini. Any reason why it can't hold the connection?
3) I only want to stream content from the Mac Mini to the Apple TV, I don't need to sync. Is there any easier way to set the iTunes to stream not sync. It is a pain having to set custom sync and then go through each tab and de-select sync.
Thanks for any info.
Jeff

1) I have a cable modem and I am using the Time Capsule for the wireless, so I believe everything is on the same subnet. Not sure why the Mac Mini/iTunes won't see a wired Apple TV.
What is distributing IP addresses
2) Not sure, what would be causing the interference, but I will check it out. I would prefer to run every wired, but haven't been able to get iTunes to see the Apple TV wired.
Interference can be caused by a nearby network on the same channel (or in some cases a neighbouring channel), and household items such as a cordless phone or microwave.
3) I am using my primary library on my Mac Mini and streaming it to the Apple TV. I was just wondering if there was an easier way to select to stream items. Seems like there should be three options: 1) Sync, 2) Custom Sync, 3) Stream.
There is no stream option since by default everything that isn't synced will be streamed (with one exception, See This)

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