The Best Wireless Network Setup for PCVR Streaming on the Quest 3

[@LuizMoratelli]

I switched from a Huawei AX2 to TP LINK AX5400 and my life has changed forever haha. (with Quest 3)

[@BiffsEquipment]

Someone else said to use the 85hz channel under the advanced settings instead of leaving it on “auto” where it automatically switches. They say it gives a more stable connection for VR, do you know if this is true? He also has the same router as this one

[@MrTeeF]

@@BiffsEquipmentYou know, i don't know...maybe... But you'll limit your speed to 1200 mbps and don’t know if the tradeoff is worth it.

[@Chris-tu3xx]

On a TPlink mesh , you can specify what unit you want as wifi6, enable QOS, Tell it what Mesh wifi to connect to that is ethernet to the pc. I can play almost anywhere from my house. My pc is in the garage. Amazing. quest 3 needs to have the mac address static and not random.

[@MrTeeF]

@@Chris-tu3xx grate tip!

[@VincentFischer]

What is with a 6GHz AP on the 2nd network port on the PC? That way you would save 1 hop if you connect them directly like that. Of course you would need to route internet on the PC and set them to a seperate IP net then your normal IP range. (for example 10.0.1.X/24 instead 10.0.0.X/24)

[@MrTeeF]

Not shure i understand? Are you running 2 network adapters on your PC?

[@VincentFischer]

@@MrTeeF Yeah. My Mainboard has two 2.5GBit network adapters. I have my play area near my PC and I've managed to have the AP (situated on the ceiling, not a full fledged router and on other channels then the main router) in my gaming room (so called office 😅) that does not go through the router and don't need to route another cable through my house or pollute the living room where the main router is with another plastic box. Thanks for all your work regarding this topic, it helped me a ton.

[@Joe_334]

I used Netshare(Data straight from my mobile phone), and my quest 2 noticed it like regular internet. I haven't tried this with the quest 3 yet.

[@mangapuff2299]

Do you have recommendations for non-Chinese brand routers? TP-link is being investigated for having back doors for remote hacking.

[@MrTeeF]

@@mangapuff2299 That's just blanket Trump-style politics-everything from "China is spying on you." Until they actually find something, I wouldn't worry. 😅 Check my community feed for another recommendation-not TP, but still Chinese and only available via AliExpress.

[@mangapuff2299]

@ Thanks for the reply, I actually am using TPLink currently, thinking about upgrading to higher speed, but given the controversy, it’s probably better to to get a different brand, otherwise might have to buy yet another router if the TPLink hack proves to be true down the road.

[@Zorcky-2C]

Will WiFi 6 router work fine? I don't know what bandwidth is needed to achieve a crisp image quality. WiFi 6E router is too expensive and I've seen second handed TP-Link Archer AX50 WiFi 6 for 20€. I live in countryside and have no neighbors, so I hope 5Ghz is enough. I'm just worried about bandwidth Thank for the help 🤜

[@MrTeeF]

@@Zorcky-2C wifi 6 will work fine. But if you want full 2401 mbps speed you need to get the vertion with 160hz 5G band.

[@MrTeeF]

@@Zorcky-2C but also as mentioned. Try what you got fist. ;)

[@Zorcky-2C]

@@MrTeeF yo thanks your the quick answer. I'll try Wifi 6 for now because it's affordable (I hate link cable) It's hard to find videos like yours that aren't 2 to 4 years old. You helped a lot :)

[@true2liferadio]

Where do i plug the new router in the old router? To make my new router a dedicated router for the quest 3

[@MrTeeF]

@@true2liferadio any LAN port from your "Main Router" and into the WAN port og the dedicated access point router.

[@josharnold9763]

I have rtx 4080,quest 3 and wifi 6e tp link router axe 7800. I am still having high latency like 40 to 70 spikes. Not going lower then like 35. Especially propagatiin hotel pcvr

[@true2liferadio]

@@MrTeeF thanks for responding...... do i plug my pc ethernet in the new router or leave it in the main router??

[@AR-ke8wg]

​@@true2liferadio same question, different videos plug into access point or plug pc into main router.

[@kikicmoa]

Hi, is it possible to connect the router to the computer using USB instead of rj45 to benefit 2.5Gb/s? Unfortunately, my eth adapter only supports up to 1Gb/s. I'll have to buy another ethernet adapter? Great video btw.

[@MrTeeF]

@@kikicmoa Even though it has its advantages, you actually don’t need a 2.5 Gbps LAN port for good wireless streaming. 1 Gbps is more than enough. The 2401 Mbps refers to the communication between your device and the router, not the direct connection to your PC. The key is to maintain a stable signal at 2401 Mbps or 1200 Mbps, depending on your router's speed...

[@kikicmoa]

@@MrTeeF Will my network adapter not act as a bottleneck if it's limited to 1Gb/s? I mean, what's the point in having 2.4Gb/s bandwidth from the router to my headset if computer to router can't keep up?

[@raleighrider7121]

@@kikicmoa I'm waiting to hear the answer to this, as I am getting ready to pull he trigger on either the AXE5400 from TPlink or the Asus AXE7800 simply due to the later having the 2.5gbs ethernet ports.

[@mozhmike]

Usb to ethernet conversion will add some delay, better buy pcie-ethernet adapter

[@Dogheadpunch]

Can you please post a link in the comments to the cables you bought? I have a MSI Pro Z690-A WiFi motherboard, maximum link speed says up to 2400 mbps. I also have a top link AXE5400 Archer AXE75. But the maximum link speed I can get on my pc seems to be 1000 mbps. I was told it could go higher with this setup. So why is it not working? Does anyone have any suggestions for cables? Or a way of troubleshooting this?

[@Dogheadpunch]

Sorry, that motherboard supports 2.5g Ethernet. I still can’t figure out why I can’t get this to go higher.

[@MrTeeF]

The AXE75 only supports 1000 Mbps, so you should be good. In my case, I use a BE550 as my main router, which is where I connect my PC. The AXE75, in turn, is wired to my main network, not the PC. (But you can wire your PC to your access point if you want.)

[@RageInducedGamer]

Does my Internet speed matter? I was told if I get an Asus x86u pro would be good? Will it be a clear picture with low lag/latency?

[@MrTeeF]

@@RageInducedGamer Internet speed should not make a difference for local PC games. I can't speak for Asus, but it looks like a good choice with high-speed 5G internet. (Though it does not have a 6G you can dedicate).. let me know if you recommend after testing. ;)

[@RageInducedGamer]

@MrTeeF Ah, I don't understand all the technical things about 6g and 5g lol.

[@giannispomonis]

Does it matter or hurt speed if you connect the AXE75 to your modem through a CAT 6 cable that is actually approximately 15 meters long? Cause my modem is that far from where I want to put my AXE75 tplink router as an access point for my QUEST 3. Do I have to connect my modem to the tplink router with a short ethernet cable? Other than that, even on VD games I ll connect my pc straight to the AXE 75, because I dont need internet connection, so it ll be a close LAN near me. On MSFS 2024 though I need internet, so I hope that this 15 meters doesnt cause any problems.

[@MrTeeF]

@@giannispomonis maximum cable lengt of Cat 6 is 328 feet or 100 m. You're good. 😅

[@gibbua]

Hi. I'm getting ready to buy Meta Quest 3 and I have this question: Is there any point in fighting for stable 2401 Mbps via Wi-Fi 6e if my Ethernet port on my computer supports a maximum of 1000 Mbps?

[@MrTeeF]

Yes and no. Data flow isn’t just one-way from your PC; it also communicates with your router and other devices. So, higher speeds can still help. Even with a 1000 Mbps Ethernet limit, a stable wireless connection is still key. This is essentially what the Wi-Fi Mbps speed represents This is why I focus on both 80 Hz and 160 Hz bands, ensuring they stay stable at 1200 Mbps or 2401 Mbps. While you may not fully use 2401 Mbps, Wi-Fi 6E offers benefits like lower latency and reduced interference on the 6 GHz band. Also a dedicated connection eliminates bottlenecks. A standard Wi-Fi 6 network might work fine for you, try before investing. But if you're investing now, it might be worth future-proofing. ;)

[@Dogheadpunch]

@@MrTeeF I can’t seem to figure this out. I have a MSI Pro Z690-A WiFi motherboard, maximum link speed says up to 2400 mbps. I also have a top link AXE5400 Archer AXE75. But the maximum link speed I can get on my pc seems to be 1000 mbps. I was told it could go higher with this setup. So why is it not working? Do you have any suggestions for cables? Or know of a way to problem solve this issue?

[@Dogheadpunch]

@@MrTeeF Sorry, that motherboard supports 2.5g Ethernet. I still can’t figure out why I can’t get this to go higher. So why can’t I get this to go higher? (KZbin won’t let me edit my previous comment)

[@naruto_494]

Can you please test WIFI 6 on MSI B650-S-Wifi board with Ryzen 5 8600G can work as wireless quest link. Also Ryzen 5 8600G processor work oculus link without graphics card?

[@MrTeeF]

Oddly spesific. 😅... I would recommend using a dedicated Graphics card, but there is no harm in trying out Ryzen 5s APU. Your PC should be wired though to your wireless network.

[@Art_Garfunkel_II]

I have 32GB ram, RTX4070 laptop, I’m getting a TPlink AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi6E router Problem is, my room is across the house from the router. What should I do ?

[@MrTeeF]

@@Art_Garfunkel_II As I mention in the video, it’s important to have your router in line of sight. Unfortunately, the receiver on the Q3 isn’t strong enough to maintain a stable connection otherwise. Try moving closer to the router or bringing the router closer to your playspace. Alternatively, you can set up an access point, as explained in the video. Hope this helps!

[@Art_Garfunkel_II]

@@MrTeeFI have a main router And my dedicated tp link router I’m gonna set up today, my room is far from my main router. What do I do ?

[@Art_Garfunkel_II]

@@MrTeeFthe tp link has onemesh too

[@Art_Garfunkel_II]

@@MrTeeFI can move my laptop wherever but I wanna play in my room, is there any way I can do that without getting a very very long Ethernet cable which

[@janchan2258]

no matter what is do there is still noticeable latency. the latency is low but it doesn't feel "native" It feels like I'm watching my hand move not actually moving it

[@doggopupper]

Yeah that certainly doesn't sound right, what HW specs, router and VR are you running?

[@janchan2258]

@doggopupper setup is very right. The latency is very low but it still doesnt feel native. The tech needs an extra push to get to that native level latency

[@LunchAndVR]

@@janchan2258you didn't answer the question about your hardware 👀

[@LunchAndVR]

@@janchan2258 still haven't shown your hardware specs

[@janchan2258]

@@LunchAndVR 4080 laptop, wifi 6e router. Again the latency is indeed low. But there IS latency and you can distinguish it from native

[@drago1uk2000]

Sadly getting hiccups on axe75 archer in this setup. Quite annoying.

[@fam.vanderheijden2326]

i have it also.

[@clamojoat8543]

if the quest 3's wifi 6 band width is only 6gigs than you are NOT doing any better on wireless vs the usb cable. wifi 6 has a range of in between 2.5 to 10 gigs depending on model. you need at least 5 for OLD pcvr games. hence Y old games work just fine on this HMD. and 10 for new ones. new games stutter BAD on the MHD because of the 5 gig limitation on the cable. cost range for a wifi5 router depends on location. out here a 6gig router start @ $300. the ones that can do 10 start @ 500. for example an asus one that does 10 is 800. and not sure how people are connecting with total wireless because I couldn't. the router must be connected to the PC by ethernet. if you plan on doing PCVR with this HMD I do not recommended it for NEW games. old ones are fine but new ones will have issues

[@MrTeeF]

@@clamojoat8543 ?.... em... okay.... Yes, cabled connections will always give you the best quality. Did I say anything to contradict that? This is about achieving the best wireless setup if you prefer to go cable-free. As I’ve mentioned, the first step is getting your PC wired to your router. I don’t know why you think you can’t play new games with this headset-I promise you, it works just fine.

[@clamojoat8543]

@MrTeeF no it dont. I have one and it don't work as intended. Not enough bandwidth

[@MrTeeF]

What game are you referring to, specifically?... give me a concrete example.

[@clamojoat8543]

@MrTeeF I shouldn't have to. You should know how tec works and understand it's limitations. People are just putting this HMD on its hi horse because it's cheaper. People don't think.

[@Teddythedonkey]

How does this set up compare to using a "prismxr puppis s1 pc-vr ?

[@MrTeeF]

@@Teddythedonkey In theory, this is how you'll make any router dedicated like the PrismXR Puppis. But I don’t know if there are other benefits, as I have not tested it. However, it is definitely more stable than Netgear’s VR Bridge.