Hard connect for firmware upgrade?

In my investigations as to what set-up I would llike to use for my wireless network, I noticed that DLink is adamant that their firmware upgrades be done with the router hard wired to the computer, rather than wirelessly.
I wonder if that is advisable for upgrading Airport Express firmware? I didn't see anything to that effect on the Apple download site for the January, 2006 version of the firmware. The assumption seems to be it's OK to conduct the upgrade wirelessly.
Can one connect the Airport Express via ethernet to the computer and perform the upgrade that way? Would that remedy the problems some have reported applying the upgrade. Would that require Airport Extreme be turned on? Would any damage be done by trying the upgrade this way?
Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Thanks...
iMac Dual Core; iBook G4 12" Mac OS X (10.4.7)

I think you will find that hooking up with an ethernet cable and hard wireing will always be a little better than downloading updates wireless, for speed and accuracy, That being said in many instances it is not a must.
The reason some ADSL modem manufactures recommend the hard wired method is to avoid any mistakes, thus making sure of the accuracy of there firmware update.
Your assumption is in fact correct that it is OK to conduct your upgrades wirelessly. The only time is when the manufacture recommends you do an operation HARD WIRED, they do this for a reason.
Without going into a lengthy disertation. Some Hardware, Software, etc have verification keys that allow your machine, software and hardware to recognize said applications for the download process.
So in the real world it is better and faster hardwired, but not a must in most cases.
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