What is better: Apple TV ethernet or WiFi to an Airport repeater?

Hi - I have a Time Capsule as main WiFi router (ethernet to Cable modem), and an Airport Extreme as repeater/booster in the other side of the house. There, I can connect the AppleTV (2nd generation) either by WiFi to the Airport Extreme repeater or with an ethernet cable (same shelf of entertaining center). Which one would be better/faster/more stable? The WiFi signal is strong (ATV next to the AE repeater), but ethernet cable has no interference...However, I's still relying on the WiFi signal from the main TC to the AE repeater.
Thanks in advance.

Even when I'm still relying on the WiFi signal from the TimeCapsule to reach the Airport Extreme repeater?
The ethernet cable is just replacing the WiFi from the repeater right next to the Apple TV. I've read that ATV has 10/100 Mb/sec ethernet, and at this short distance the 802.11n should reach its theoretical limit, which I read is fatser...The issue about interference (microwave oven, cordless phone) is minimal because I'm still relying on the WiFi to reach the entertaining center where the AE and ATV are...
Thanks again,

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