Wireless/ Wired Question

Hey Guys,
I have a simple question, If my wireless is turned on, on the imac, does it bypass my wired connection?
The reason why i ask is.... I picked up a Western Digital Live media player, i also picked up a TP-Link usb wireless adapter so i can stream videos over wireless network. But the only way i can get it to work is to have the Mac's wireless on.

Thanks for the warm welcome to the site ..
This is my set up. I'am using a D-Link wireless router, i'am hardwired to to the imac. this is my preferred connection to the main computer Also Hardwired the Xbox 360. Im Using the wireless just for the Macbook,Iphone,Wife's Laptop,and now the TP-Link Usb Wireless adapter for the WD Live Media Player.
But as long as the wired connection will be the Default connection and the wireless will not "take over" and potentially slow my connection(makes for an un-happy wife... LOL). to me it does not matter because i always use my macbook. i would just like to know thats all....
thanks again,
Bill

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