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"No more 10 a month ... Page for itself in just a few months"


"No more 10 a month ... Page for itself in just a few months"


"If your Wi-Fi feels outdated and you want a stable upgrade without overspending, this has been a solid choice for me."

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"The plug and play was easy and fast."


"Setup was straightforward with the app"


"Set-up was easy too."

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"internal connections for example i use Sunshine & Moonlight to game stream to my living room TV or my bedroom projector and I get the full 2.5gig speed test to my desktop from the tv, projector and my phone that are on wifi"


"I bought a decent Wifi 6E router (AXE5400) and I get a pretty much perfect wireless experience despite it being the homes only router."


"On 6e (I turn off 2.4 and 5 Ghz) I get a consistent 2400 bps on my quest 3 and pro."

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"internal connections for example i use Sunshine & Moonlight to game stream to my living room TV or my bedroom projector and I get the full 2.5gig speed test to my desktop from the tv, projector and my phone that are on wifi"


"I’ve got around 20 devices connected (phones, smart TV, laptops, even a couple of smart plugs) and it hasn’t choked once"


"the WI-FI 6E makes a big difference, especially with smart devices all around the house"

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"I have the AXE75 and it works amazing with the Quest 3"


"With wifi 6e, it runs much better than that, all the way up to 500mbs. ... With how much it makes a difference on image quality, it can be a waste of your headset and PC's value to try and save money on the router."


"I bought a decent Wifi 6E router (AXE5400) and I get a pretty much perfect wireless experience despite it being the homes only router."

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"If you want better configuration dont go Deco its locked down by the software app to run some services and tweak. ... using them as a primary gateway not the smartest for the more experienced user that likes the standard routing options available to setup etc."


"I did notice how limited the options are on the TP-Link vs what is offered on the ASUS but it will do for now."


"It turned out that the AXE75 is a great router in the US but not in EU. We can't use the channels that US can use which made that router quite worthless. ... Problem was speed and fluctuation though. I used Openspeedtest server on my PC and my Q3 to measure LAN speed and connection between the two. Highly recommended to do btw. One test could show 900ish Mb and the next test, right after, 400ish Mb. The curve was like an EKG. It was horrible and all over the place. ... United States and Europe don't use the same channels on Wifi. The fast, but still stable, channels are reserved to US I think. I'm not a pro on this. Some routers, like my old Asus, let me choose those US channels anyway but the AXE75 user interface did not. Neither was there a custom firmware or something like that. ... AXE75 seems to be a great router in the US, but not for streaming to Q3 in EU/Sweden."

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"It turned out that the AXE75 is a great router in the US but not in EU. We can't use the channels that US can use which made that router quite worthless. ... Problem was speed and fluctuation though. I used Openspeedtest server on my PC and my Q3 to measure LAN speed and connection between the two. Highly recommended to do btw. One test could show 900ish Mb and the next test, right after, 400ish Mb. The curve was like an EKG. It was horrible and all over the place. ... United States and Europe don't use the same channels on Wifi. The fast, but still stable, channels are reserved to US I think. I'm not a pro on this. Some routers, like my old Asus, let me choose those US channels anyway but the AXE75 user interface did not. Neither was there a custom firmware or something like that. ... AXE75 seems to be a great router in the US, but not for streaming to Q3 in EU/Sweden."


"It turned out that the AXE75 is a great router in the US but not in EU. We can't use the channels that US can use which made that router quite worthless. ... United States and Europe don't use the same channels on Wifi. The fast, but still stable, channels are reserved to US I think. I'm not a pro on this. Some routers, like my old Asus, let me choose those US channels anyway but the AXE75 user interface did not. Neither was there a custom firmware or something like that."

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"I tried it with my Q3 but the connection signal cuts out if the headset is not facing the router, so any time I turn it becomes unplayable. ... There is still that bug for 6ghz that affects some Quest 3 users, especially with the AXE75. I used to have the bug too, I think you still have it where it's unplayable when you turn your head away ... This is why I don't recommend the AXE75 anymore, too many issues like that"


"I tried it with my Q3 but the connection signal cuts out if the headset is not facing the router, so any time I turn it becomes unplayable."

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"If I use an AXE5400 then I am speed capped over wifi to only get a max of about 850mbps download speeds instead of the full 1.5gbps due to the AXE5400 only having gigibit ethernet ports"


"I have and TPLink AXE75 I thought I could use but it only has a 1GB WAN port."


"The only small downside is that the ports are limited to gigabit, so you won’t push crazy multi-gig speeds, but for everyday use it’s more than enough."

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"It turned out that the AXE75 is a great router in the US but not in EU. We can't use the channels that US can use which made that router quite worthless. ... Problem was speed and fluctuation though. I used Openspeedtest server on my PC and my Q3 to measure LAN speed and connection between the two. Highly recommended to do btw. One test could show 900ish Mb and the next test, right after, 400ish Mb. The curve was like an EKG. It was horrible and all over the place. ... United States and Europe don't use the same channels on Wifi. The fast, but still stable, channels are reserved to US I think. I'm not a pro on this. Some routers, like my old Asus, let me choose those US channels anyway but the AXE75 user interface did not. Neither was there a custom firmware or something like that. ... AXE75 seems to be a great router in the US, but not for streaming to Q3 in EU/Sweden."


"I had the TP-Link Archer AXE75 but it just didn’t work for anything. ... It was stuttering and lagging a lot and I blamed it on my internet but then I switched to my ISP router and it was working fine."


"I tried it with my Q3 but the connection signal cuts out if the headset is not facing the router, so any time I turn it becomes unplayable. ... There is still that bug for 6ghz that affects some Quest 3 users, especially with the AXE75. I used to have the bug too, I think you still have it where it's unplayable when you turn your head away ... This is why I don't recommend the AXE75 anymore, too many issues like that"

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bluntedAround • 9 months ago

I have the AXE75 and it works amazing with the Quest 3

r/oculus • TP-Link Archer gxe75 (WiFi 6E) gaming router VS TP-Link Archer AXE75 AXE5400 Tri-Band (WiFi 6E) for pcvr ->
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Bobinh2otown • 8 months ago

Paid only 45 dollars for a tp link axe75 brand new and it's better speed then the so called spectrum wifi and has all the settings to through tether... No more 10 a month

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Bobinh2otown • 8 months ago

I got mine on Facebook, about 75% off. The guy bought two of them and he only needed one. It was brand new sealed, it's a $200 Wi-Fi.. I think Amazon has them on sale for $130 from 230 or so So my $45 was a hell of a good deal. Won't complain it has all the features of the spectrum Wi-Fi at $10 a month. Page for itself in just a few months

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Bobinh2otown • 8 months ago

Paid only 45 dollars for a tp link axe75 brand new and it's better speed then the so called spectrum wifi and has all the settings to through tether... No more 10 a month

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Bobinh2otown • 8 months ago

I got mine on Facebook, about 75% off. The guy bought two of them and he only needed one. It was brand new sealed, it's a $200 Wi-Fi.. I think Amazon has them on sale for $130 from 230 or so So my $45 was a hell of a good deal. Won't complain it has all the features of the spectrum Wi-Fi at $10 a month. Page for itself in just a few months

r/Spectrum • Did you buy your own Spectrum compatible WiFi router or renting from Spectrum for $10 a month? ->
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buttlicker-6652 • 7 months ago

It supports 2.4, 5, and 6ghz, that's what the tri-band means. And literally any router is compatible with their modem. It has a standard 1gps port on it.

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Christian_the_Swede • 7 months ago

One thought here. I got the AXE75 as it was suggested in Virtual Desktop Discord. That router gave me more headaches than I can count. It turned out that the AXE75 is a great router in the US but not in EU. We can't use the channels that US can use which made that router quite worthless. I tried for a month before I gave up and returned it. There is a megathread about that problem on Metas forum. So to TS: Do not get the AXE75 if you are in EU and do your homework on which one to get, it IS worth it to get a good router!

r/virtualreality • Is 6E wifi router really only way to go wireless PCVR? ->
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Christian_the_Swede • 7 months ago

It was about a year ago so.. Problem was speed and fluctuation though. I used Openspeedtest server on my PC and my Q3 to measure LAN speed and connection between the two. Highly recommended to do btw. One test could show 900ish Mb and the next test, right after, 400ish Mb. The curve was like an EKG. It was horrible and all over the place. That is what that thread is about (and something about an update that broke it) and the same guy that started that thread also has a YouTube channel and videos about it. Sorry I can't remember his name or what the thread name was :-/ I tried ALL available channels and ALL different settings and googled it for literally weeks. (I don't work) United States and Europe don't use the same channels on Wifi. The fast, but still stable, channels are reserved to US I think. I'm not a pro on this. Some routers, like my old Asus, let me choose those US channels anyway but the AXE75 user interface did not. Neither was there a custom firmware or something like that. Anyway, in Virtual Desktop Discord channel I found people with the exact same problem, none of us managed to fix the problem though. AXE75 seems to be a great router in the US, but not for streaming to Q3 in EU/Sweden. Are you in US maybe?

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Deploid • 11 days ago

I would say you want a 6e router. Put that in the room with your pc and headset. And you don't need to wire it to your main router, just to your pc. It's basically like a giant dongle that uses the fact that Wifi 6e sends a lot of data. 6e can't go through walls very well, so make sure headset and pc are in the same room, and it's not like an L shaped room with a corner blocking it or something. There's lots of youtube videos on setting it up. Also use virtual desktop, it's worth the little cost. Steam link is also okay and getting better. Air link or meta link or facebook brain blast or whatever they are called are not worth your time. Puppis S1 is also a great option. But 6e routers really are nice. If you get one of those make sure you set it up to have a 6ghz channel, and use that for the headset and have NOTHING else on that wifi channel. Heres the router list from the virtual desktop discord. I use the AXE75 cause it was discounted whenever I got it. I think spent like 80 bucks on it? Might have been used. I see one for 110 bucks on amazon right now. Ebay might work too, I'd bet you can find people selling them. I doubt used vs new matters much as long as it works. Heres a list of some others from the discord... yes one of those is literally a minion... yes it's the cheapest wifi 6e router that works well... > Community Tested Routers > The following routers have been reported to work reliably from a number of users: > (Preferred BE/Wifi 7) - TP-Link BE9300/BE550 ($179-$299 US) > (Preferred AXE/Wifi 6E) - TP-Link Archer AXE75/AXE5400 (~$190 US) > (Preferred AXE/Wifi 6E) - Davolink 'Kevin' Minion 6E ($129 US) > (AX/Wifi 6) - GL.iNet Beryl GL-MT3000 ($90 US) > (AX/Wifi 6) - PRISMXR Puppis S1 ($80 US) > (Last Resort AC/Wifi 5) - GL.iNet Opal GL-SFT1200 ($50 US) > (Last Resort AC/Wifi 5) - TP-Link Archer C6 or A6 ($40 US) > Achievable rates are subject to your specific setup, headset, wireless environment and could vary considerably. With a good setup you can expect: > AXE/BE (up to ~600Mbps) > AX (up to ~400Mbps) > AC (up to ~200Mbps)

r/OculusQuest • Umsure what type of router to buy to play PCVR games on my quest 3 ->
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dirtydirt33 • 4 months ago

I use a TP-Link Archer AXE75. Works very good for gaming. It has wifi 6e. So you get 6ghz bands on top of 5ghz and 2.4ghz. Honestly tp-link is the only brand i buy now. Affordable and high quality.

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everydaygamer28 • 28 days ago

I have a router with a 6ghz band (Archer AXE75) that I use exclusively for my quest so I don’t have to worry about interference.

r/virtualreality • The Quest 3 experience ->
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f4cepa1m • 29 days ago

Hi r/OculusQuest For any one wanting to do **Wireless PC VR gaming** on a **Meta Quest 3, 3S, 2, 1, Pro, Pico 4,** or really any VR headset that's capable of it... I'm posting literally every single thing I know in one interlinked resource here on reddit so you don't have to scour the net for bits and pieces. It's 13 parts and covers the major setups, router specs and settings, networks, PC specs and settings. As well as complete guides on Virtual Desktop, Steam Link, Airlink \[working 100%\]. **This is part 2** and is about understanding the **best routers, setups, and PC specs.** It's to help you decide which router to use or buy to setup a high quality, smooth experience every time. I'll post twice each week and link them all at the end of this post so you can find them once they're live. **You don't need to read through every single part.** They're designed as a 'pick a path'. When we hit the end of the 3rd part, I'll tell you when to start skipping ahead based on the setup you have/want. [Start at the first post](https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1ov38in/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_1_router_specs_networks/) and you're good. If you have questions about anything wireless PC VR related, feel free to ask at anytime. I hope it helps.. **- VR Headset + Wi-Fi Specs** These are the types of routers you'll need to get the most out of your specific VR headset... **The Quest 1** is a **Wi-Fi '5' headset,** and the max speed \[for VR\] you can get out of Wi-Fi 5 is 866 Mbps when it's connected to a 5 GHz frequency band. So if you have a Quest 1, any Wi-Fi 5 router with 866 Mbps on the 5GHz band is all you need. **The Quest 2, or the Pico 4,** are **Wi-Fi '6' devices,** and so a Wi-Fi 6 router with 1200 Mbps on the 5 GHz band is what you're looking for. For example, we can see online [this ASUS AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 router](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax1800s/techspec/) has 1200Mbps on the 5 GHz band. It's worth noting here that you should **avoid** any TP-Link or Huawei **Wi-Fi '6'** routers, as they have known issues with wireless VR gaming. [ASUS AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router 5 GHz Speed](https://preview.redd.it/yzwrl1hs4f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b11c239043a7b390b4a8da7597dc98c213370887) And finally, **the Quest 3, 3s, and Pro** are **Wi-Fi '6e' devices,** so a Wi-Fi 6 router with a 160 Mhz channel bandwidth option on it, and at least 2400 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, or a [Wi-Fi 6e or Wi-Fi 7](https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe5400/) router with the additional 6 GHz band on it is what you'll need to get the fastest speeds out of these headsets. [TP-Link AXE5400 \[AXE75\] Wi-Fi 6e Router 6 GHz Speed](https://preview.redd.it/7rorejou4f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee0c408371b811ecdec27129448db5f9f4f47644) All Wi-Fi 6e routers have that 6GHz frequency band, but not all Wi-Fi 7 routers do, so keep that in mind. [VR Headsets + Wi-Fi Specs](https://preview.redd.it/jfp3pd9w4f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b09713ae2665eac1680c256eb4d0c289db9f0f99) The reason I say a Wi-Fi **'6'** router is also fine for these Wi-Fi **'6e'** headsets to get the max speed out of them, is because the Quest 3, 3S, and Pro cap out at 2401 Mbps data transfer speed between your PC and the headset, and you can **get that speed** on a Wi-Fi **'6'** router if it supports **160Mhz wide channels** on it, like an [ASUS AX58U a.k.a AX3000 router.](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax3000/) I strongly advise against using a 160MHz wide channel on a Wi-Fi 6 router if you live in an apartment or have neighbors close by though, as that 160MHz channel width will pick up way more interference from their Wi-Fi networks, which is bad. In this case, just stick to a narrower 80 MHz wide channel on the 5 GHz band, and just run with a 1200 Mbps connection speed, which we'll get into later. **- Do You Need The 6 GHz Band and Wi-Fi 6e/7 router?** And that's where the 6 GHz frequency band on Wi-Fi '6e' and some Wi-Fi '7' routers really starts to become of benefit. This separate 6 GHz band can be clear of interference from other devices, particularly your neighbors devices, which means a smoother VR gaming experience for you. **But to benefit from the 6 GHz frequency band,** you'll need to fit both **these 2 criteria** at a minimum: * You have a Quest 3, 3S, Quest Pro, or other Wi-Fi 6e VR headset * You have a clear line of sight with nothing between you and the router, so no walls or major obstacles blocking the way. **You'll also need to fit at least one of these 2 criteria as well:** * You live in an apartment block and have neighbors close by * You can't or don't want to get the other Wi-Fi devices in your home, like your flat mates or parents phones, tablets, and TV's, to all switch over to the slower 2.4GHz band, so your VR headset can be the only device using the 5GHz band. If you 'do' fit **both** of the first 2 criteria, **plus** at least 1 of the last 2 criteria, you will benefit from, and I would recommend a Wi-Fi 6e or Wi-Fi 7 router with the additional 6GHz band on it. [When Do You Need Wi-Fi 6e?](https://preview.redd.it/gejfxepy4f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=532fca05c8fe8ff0e483336fcbbe0ff51a4ba55f) If you don't fit that criteria, you can use a Wi-Fi 6 router instead. **- Which Router To Buy** These are the tried and tested routers from the [Virtual Desktop Discord community](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhMbzZFUVdGOXRJdFhyV3B5cmh4Z25UQjZvZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsX2l0V0ZIWVNZTEpuT3l1NWp5VWptRlVWRFFjekg2QlMyMndGbGhyUGRGTmFrd19KVTMtM05VY0N5Ukl0V1FWSnI0TEpGajBtdE9uQ1JHN0VsWExGZ0FCY1pvVkJ0YkdiZ3VtRkROOFRWLWp3SWllOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2Fchannels%2F564087419918483486%2F767976061476405269&v=0LZonD-uzBw) for wireless VR headsets. In one of the help channels, type /routers in the chat, and hit enter to see the most recently updated list. [Virtual Desktop Discord Recommended Routers](https://preview.redd.it/ksruzgj05f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=32fa7d8bacf64b738f07b3deccb309db06a1f10e) In addition to these I can personally recommend for the Quest 1, pretty much any Wi-Fi 5 router. For the Quest 2 or Pico 4, an [ASUS AX1800 a.k.a AX54HP, AX55, or AX56U,](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax1800s/techspec/) and for the Quest 3, 3S, or Pro, either the [ASUS AX3000 a.k.a AX58U,](https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax3000/) or if you go with Wi-Fi 6e, the [TP-Link AXE5400 a.k.a AXE75.](https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-axe5400/) You should avoid mesh routers, and network switches between your PC and VR router, as well as Wi-Fi 6 routers from TP-Link or Huawei as I mentioned before. And you can of course use any lower spec'd router for any Quest headset and it will work, but you won't get the best results, and that's not what this course is about. Just as importantly, whatever router you are buying or using, make sure the **LAN ports** on it are rated for at least **1 gigabit speeds.** Anything less than that, and you'll want to pick up a new router. To sum all that up, take note of your VR headsets **Wi-Fi standard**, and the **frequency band** that's best for you to get the max speeds, then buy or use a router that has those specs at a minimum. [Which Type of Router to Buy for Each Headset](https://preview.redd.it/1hy1o8725f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2650211f69cab036639544091b905cd1423e0e72) **- Wireless VR Setups** Now you know which type of router to use or buy, from here, there are 7 major setups you can have in your home, and each one depends on how many routers you have, and whether or not you can run cables throughout your house. I'll cover all 7 possible setups now, then show you how to connect them all up in the later sections. **Take note of these setups and pick the one that's right for you,** because from here on out, I'll be telling you when to skip ahead based on your specific setup throughout this course, and **it's important you get this right.** [The 7 Major Setups for Wireless PC VR Gaming](https://preview.redd.it/3ew01gk45f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ca4e3028809e506452147525fd2c8ac72cf333e) **1. Standalone Router** First, there's a standalone router setup. For this setup you'll need to run an ethernet cable from your standalone router, to your gaming PC, or your PC's USB C to ethernet adapter if that's what you're using, to send your VR game and internet access to your PC and wirelessly to your VR headset. If you can't run that cable from your standalone router, then you'll have to go with one of the other setups instead. [Standalone Router Setup](https://preview.redd.it/vxmudeh65f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9061b91c978ca3b339650f63972c9c06840e9356) At this point, if you're using a standalone setup, you can now skip ahead to the 'Recommended PC and Laptop Specs' section of this post. **2. Main Home Router + Dedicated VR Router \[fully cabled/powerline/MOCA\]** Second, you can use a fully cabled dedicated VR router setup, and this is hands down the best setup you can have. For this setup you'll need to run an ethernet cable from your main home router to your dedicated VR router, and another ethernet cable from your dedicated VR router to your PC's ethernet port or PC's [USB C ethernet adapter](https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/computer-accessory/ue300c/) for your VR game and internet access. [Best Dedicated VR Router Setup](https://preview.redd.it/da7daoz75f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=239fd2a76d7f51d2668aca9c967b6b5ad4860edd) If you can't run that cable from your main home router, for example if you're in another room, the other option you have is to use [Powerline](https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/powerline/tl-pa9020p-kit/) or [MOCA](https://www.amazon.com.au/Actiontec-MoCA-Network-Adapter-Ethernet/dp/B088KV2YYL?th=1) adapters. These types of adapters act as an ethernet cable from your main home router to your dedicated VR router, and they only impact your internet speed, because your VR game is handled separately by your dedicated VR router and PC. **Powerline adapters** plug into a wall power socket near your main home router, and then a wall power socket near your dedicated VR router and PC, and they send your internet signal through the electrical wiring in your walls. **MOCA adapters** do a similar thing but with coaxial cable ports in your walls if you have them. These send your internet signal through coaxial cable in your walls that's been **designed for transmitting internet signals,** which is why you can get better results vs Powerline adapters. Make sure that if you use either of these, they are rated for **1 gigabit speeds at a minimum.** [Powerline or MOCA Adapters for Separate Rooms](https://preview.redd.it/oq6dyfz95f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f943b783a262671fcef1d8f6e794e4b5e2031a9) MOCA adapters will add a small amount of latency versus a straight ethernet cable, but can actually be really good. Powerline adapters can have mixed results and almost never reach the advertised speeds as it all depends on the electrical wiring in your home, which wasn't designed for internet signal. And because of that, **before you go out and buy a powerline kit,** if your gaming PC is within Wi-Fi range of your main home router, I'd recommend first trying one of the **3rd or 4th setups** I'll cover next. If you are going a fully cabled, or Powerline or MOCA setup though, you can now skip ahead to the 'Recommended PC and Laptop Specs' section of this post. **3. Main Home Router + Dedicated VR Router \[separate rooms\]** Third, if you don't want to run a cable, or Powerline or MOCA adapters, from your main home router to your dedicated VR router, you can instead connect your PC to your main home router via Wi-Fi to get internet to your PC and VR headset. [Main Home + Dedicated VR Router \[Separate Rooms\]](https://preview.redd.it/kaffo1vc5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44d13a38c220447f19f3c9d3e865a017469a1cb7) In this setup, your PC will need to have Wi-Fi on it, either built in, or from a [Wi-Fi network card](https://www.amazon.com.au/ASUS-PCE-AX58BT-802-11ax-external-antennas/dp/B07Y2BNRHZ) or [USB Wi-Fi adapter,](https://www.amazon.com.au/TP-Link-Extension-Archer-TX30U-Plus/dp/B0FJ1DHN73) and be within Wi-Fi range of your main home router. If you're PC is not within Wi-Fi range of your main home router, or you don't have a main home router at all, you'll need to go with the forth setup I'll cover next. Ideally the network card or USB Wi-Fi adapter you get will be the same Wi-Fi standard as your main home router so you get the best speeds out of it, for example if you have a Wi-Fi **6** main home router, get a Wi-Fi **6** network card or USB Wi-Fi adapter. With this setup, you'll need to have a solid internet connection from your main home router to your PC's Wi-Fi if your playing games online, like Population One, Contractors or Pavlov. For games that are played offline, like Skyrim or Half Life Alyx or whatever, the speed of your internet connection doesn't matter. You'll also need to setup internet connection sharing, a.k.a ICS on your PC, and I'll show you how to do that in a later section. If this is the setup you're going with, you can now skip ahead to the 'Recommended PC and Laptop Specs' section of this post. **4. Mobile Hotspot + Dedicated VR Router** If your PC's Wi-Fi is out of the Wi-Fi range of your main home router, or you don't have a main home router at all, you can instead go with the forth setup. Here, you'd simply use a mobile hotspot on your phone instead of a main home router to get internet access to your PC and VR headset. [Phone Mobile Hotspot for Internet Access](https://preview.redd.it/yifn1rpe5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee1cd27c8a5ff20f968e5de02810ba87e8f816f4) Again, you'll need to have Wi-Fi either built in or added to your PC with a Wi-Fi adapter like I mentioned in the third setup, and you'll also need to setup internet connection sharing, a.k.a ICS, for this one. Again, this setup will only impact your internet speed, and still gets you solid results. If you're going with this setup, you can now skip ahead to the 'Recommended PC and Laptop Specs' section of this post. **5. Dedicated VR Router Only \[no internet\]** Fifth, if you're PC doesn't have Wi-Fi at all for whatever reason, you can go with a dedicated VR router only setup for VR gaming. [Dedicated VR Router Only Setup](https://preview.redd.it/kcmvficg5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11ab36051a3a8fbd35ede9100e365b229849d0e2) This means you won't have internet access to your PC or VR headset and it'll just be you, your PC, your dedicated VR router, and your VR headset. This setup is used if you'll only be gaming offline. Just keep in mind, you'll still need to download and install some software on your PC for any of this to work, so at some point you'll need to connect your PC to the internet somehow, at least for the initial setup. If this is the setup you want to use, you can now skip ahead to the 'Recommended PC and Laptop Specs' section of this post. **6. PC as a Mobile Hotspot** Almost last, and definitely least, you can use the mobile hotspot on your PC and connect your VR headset directly to that via Wi-Fi. This is easily the worst setup, but if you literally have no other option, it is possible to do it this way, and some including me have gotten some solid results. For this one, your PC will need to have really solid Wi-Fi built into it. To check that, hit the windows key on your keyboard, type cmd, open a command prompt, and type netsh space wlan show drivers, and hit enter. [Finding Your PC's Wi-Fi Network Card Details](https://preview.redd.it/6o8ejm9i5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1fa797d12a26b70a9bb313ec3556d2cae5587027) In this list, you'll see your PC's Wi-Fi adapter. You can search that online and see if it's any good, or just take your chances to see how it pans out. Just be aware, your Wi-Fi will have to support the 5 GHz frequency band at a minimum, you'll get mixed results at best, and even a $40 dedicated VR router will be better than this. [Finding Your PC's Wi-Fi Network Card Details](https://preview.redd.it/uaivhyqj5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9811c7433ee60ad4b6f40831d7594635ac488ec4) **There's 2 ways you can set this up** to get internet to your VR headset, one is to get internet from a mobile hotspot on your phone. [Using a Mobile Phone for Internet Access](https://preview.redd.it/zabmxxgl5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5cb529e1b5a38a1b1ce8a6770a6fe088be7a7f30) The other way is to get internet access from your main home routers Wi-Fi network. [Using Your Main Home Router for Internet Access - RECOMMENDED](https://preview.redd.it/ettme47n5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f86d0765b5ea1bc2e0a04f242887d9fe7ee69269) If you have a **main home router** and you're within Wi-Fi range of it when you're gaming, **this is the way I'd recommend,** though I'll show you how to set it up both ways in this course. If this is the setup you want to use, you can now skip ahead to the 'Recommended PC and Laptop Specs' section of this post. **7. Puppis S1** Also worth mentioning is the Puppis S1 Wi-Fi 6 router from Prism XR, which just plugs into your PC and gives you a private Wi-Fi network ready for VR gaming. This is actually a really solid option. I still prefer a good Wi-Fi 6 router, or particularly for my Quest 3, a Wi-Fi 6e router, but you can get good enough results from this router. I won't cover how to set these up in this course, as you just follow the simple steps in the manual, and you're good to go. [Puppis S1 Wi-Fi 6 Router Setup](https://preview.redd.it/whgxexwo5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de95405cdad30595b21ac35cbadd8014a0a122a7) **RECOMMENDED PC / LAPTOP SPECS:** With that out of the way, let's talk gaming PC and laptop specs. For the graphics card, you can get anything from an Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD RX 580 GPU, up to an RTX 40 or 5090 or AMD RX 7900 XTX. My recommendation would be something with an RTX 3070 or higher, peak would be an RTX 4080 or 4090, or Nvidia's new 50 series graphics cards, or the equivalent AMD card if you can fund it. The better the GPU the more demanding games and mods you can run. The CPU just needs to be able to keep up with the GPU. Stick with 16GB RAM at a minimum, ideally 32GB DDR4 or DDR5. And your PC will need a 1 Gigabit ethernet port on it, or if you are using a laptop that doesn't have an ethernet port on it, it's totally fine to use a [USB 3, type A or type C, 1 Gigabit ethernet adapter.](https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=Amazon+Basics+USB+3.0+to+10%2F100%2F1000+Gigabit+Ethernet+Internet+Adapter&i=computers&crid=38AH1GPGT1JH9&sprefix=amazon+basics+usb+3.0+to+10%2F100%2F1000+gigabit+ethernet+internet+adapter+%2Ccomputers%2C207&ref=nb_sb_noss) [PC Specs You'll Need for Wireless PC VR Gaming](https://preview.redd.it/7ryr9v0r5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ab4cd8b7196ff2e409315f49293dab586dbe75e) And [click here](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gpu-hierarchy,4388.html) for a GPU comparison chart. [GPU Comparrison Chart](https://preview.redd.it/v2y85yks5f1g1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ba13417a76838c09a4d93a1493bd410e94a4bb0) That's it for this one :\] **PART 2 FULL VIDEO HERE:** [https://youtu.be/0LZonD-uzBw](https://youtu.be/0LZonD-uzBw) **IN DEPTH BLOG POST:** [CLICK HERE](https://f4cepa1m.com/blog/f/wireless-pc-vr-gaming-router-specs-networks-1) **All Parts \[will update links as they go\]:** 01: Router Specs + Networks - [CLICK HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1ov38in/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_1_router_specs_networks/) 02: Best Routers, Setups, PC Specs - **This post** 03: Network + Windows Tweaks - [CLICK HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1p257g5/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_3_network_windows_tweaks/) 04: Standalone Router - [CLICK HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1p7zqa1/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_4_standalone_router_setup/) 05: Best Dedicated VR Router - [CLICK HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1pfgbrh/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_5_best_dedicated_vr/) 06: Dedicated Router Setups w/ ICS - [CLICK HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1pfgbrh/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_5_best_dedicated_vr/) 07: Dedicated Router Only - [CLICK HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/1plheac/wireless_pc_vr_gaming_pt_7_dedicated_vr_router/V) 08: PC as a Mobile Hotspot - 14th DEC 09: Best Router Settings + Wi-Fi Channels - 16th DEC 10: How to Set IPD + Connect VR Headset - 18th DEC 11: Virtual Desktop Setup + Settings - 20th DEC 12: Steam Link Setup + Settings - 21st DEC 13: Airlink Setup + Settings - 23RD DEC x\_0

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f4cepa1m • 29 days ago

Thanks mate :] Thats a similar setup to what I'm running performance wise. Only difference is I have a Wi-Fi 6e TP-Link AXE5400 as I live in an apartment block full of people so was getting a choppy signal on a Wi-Fi 6 router. The Wi-Fi 6e sorted it right out for my situation. 600-750Mbps is flying though! Nice work.

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f4cepa1m • 26 days ago

Yes, you're almost spot on. Avoid TP-Link Wi-Fi '6' routers. Those and Huawei Wi-Fi '6' routers are known to cause issues. You can use a TP-Link Wi-Fi '6e' router like the AXE75 though, those are great. It's just specifically the TP-Link and Huawei Wi-Fi '6' routers that are an issue. The ASUS AX1800 is an excellent choice! I've used one of those extensively for VR and it's excellent. As long as it's setup correctly I'd easily recommend one.

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FolkSong • 7 months ago

It's hard to tell without testing, some routers have issues with VR that you would never know from the specs. The best thing is to go with a model that is already known to work well for VR. Like Puppis S1, Minions Kevin (seriously!), or TP-Link AXE75.

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Gazop • 7 months ago

I remember tinkering with my asus ax55 router which couldnt handle fixed 200mbps properly. Now that i received my TPlink axe75, i never touched the fixed 500mbps h264+ codec. Its 99% flawless. I live in a flat tho.

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