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[Rosegirl]

Hey guys.  Just received my dlink 4500 and hooked it up to laptop.  Works well so far.  My question is this:   want to hook it up so my son can play x-box live.  I am going to follow the sticky here to do that.  First though, his xbox screen states that he needs a wireless adapter.  Does it matter what kind I buy?  Looking at Trendnet 647; also the cheap ones on ebay.  Advice?

Also, what is the difference between the ones that are A/B/G compatible and and N compatable? 

thanks

[Hard Harry]

You want one that is N compatible. That is going to make a big difference. Your lucky though, two adapter happen to be on sale.

Trendnet 647 (20$)

Trendnet 687 (60$)

The main difference between the two is the signal strength and through put on the N band. Since the DGL-4500 Maxes out at 300 anyway, that doesn't matter, but the signal strength does. 647 broadcast N at 11dBm while 687 broadcast at 13dBm. Is 2Bm worth 40$? For me it was, plus the 687 got better reviews, but unless your going to be really far away from the router, the 647 is a great buy at 20$.

On another note, if possible, can you go wired? Wired is always going to be WAAAAAY better then the best wireless connection. Just thought I would mention it if its plausible.

[Rosegirl]

 Just ordered the 687.  My son's a pretty serious gamer and the reviews on this one were pretty good.  Thanks Harry for the price tip at Newegg.