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[Trikein]

Well the connection rate (not to be confused with speed) doesn't really matter that much unless your transfering files from one computer to your laptop. If your just talking about internet speed, almost no effect what so ever, as long as the connection rate is higher then the download speeds given by your ISP. Now if you do network your computers together, and your laptop was connecting at 5ghz N then your transfer rate (from 1 PC to another) will probably drop by half. But its hard to say. Its really important though that you look past your connection rate. Its like comparing RPM of cars, usually meaningless unless you have very specific needs.

With that said, and if those are your needs, you may either want to:

1. Look into making one of the connection wired.

2. Buying a ethernet wireless adapter for the 360 that can connect at 5Ghz N. Dlink doesn't have anything that offers that, but maybe the WGA600N. That wouldnt be supported by this forum ofcourse. :-)

3. Buying a router that can do 2.4 and 5Ghz at the same time. The only model Dlink makes is the DIR-855.

[FurryNutz]

I doubt you would notice any difference. Yes the connection speed changes and you'll only get 130Mb however actual xfer speed just depends on the signal strength and quality and distance. I actually run 2.4Ghz mostly as the 5Ghz is inherently bad for distances with walls, doors and the like in between. 5Ghz is a high frequency and in proan to interference from obstacles. It best works in Line of Site with out any obstructions or if your one room next door close with only one wall will work ok. Like I have with my office and bed room next door. 

[Kalmicon]

Switched it over to G and N @ 2.4ghz and I don't see any internet speed difference on my laptop like you guys said, showing 130mbps for the laptop connection now. Moms home now so we will have to test the XBL a little later but the Xbox has 25% stronger signal strength that we can see already. Thanks again guys.

[FurryNutz]

Good to hear...should be better. Make sure you have the XBL on game fuel settings as well. I don't think its going to make a difference if you set up A wish rule for anything unless you need to be streaming video over WiFi to the LT. I think my buddy has his disabled as well and he has a LT and PC on the same system. Let us know how it goes.

[Kalmicon]

My boy got to use the Xbox tonight and tells me he thinks our XBL connection is working the best it ever has !!! I have the 4500 set to the sticky settings with the exception of mixed mode G and N @ 2.4ghz. I think disabling wish and using the game fuel rule is a real good idea for getting the best XBL performance. Thanks again for everyone's help and suggestions.

[FurryNutz]

Good to hear the news and should work well for you. My buddy and his son play well using those settings. Actually played with them last night and they were on at the same time. Have a great weekend and have fun.