Download software updates using Wi-Fi or hard wire

What is the fastest way to download software updates or the new Mountain Lion? Wi-Fi or cable? Is cabe much faster?
Thanks.

I do understand download speed depends on my internet conneciton speed. But when I plugged in the hard line the download speed increased quite significantly - as in from 12 hours to 47 minutes. Normally Wi-Fi is fairly quick but when it comes to downloading - not. That's why I asked the question. Maybe I need to change the settings on my MacBook Pro.

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