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Configuring a separate router for wireless Steam VR gaming

Configuring a separate router for wireless Steam VR gaming

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DatBoii
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05-07-2021, 07:48 PM
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Hi everyone, here’s what I’m thinking about your setup and questions. I want to make sure the headsets work smoothly with Steam VR without losing quality. I have two powerful PCs side by side, both capable of running VR well. Right now each has an Oculus cable, but I’m looking for a way to switch them wirelessly using Steam VR.

I have a 1GB fiber connection and a TP-Link AXE5400 router with WiFi 6E mesh (two routers, two 2.5GB WAN and four 1GB LANs). My main concerns are:

1. How can I connect both headsets wirelessly via Steam VR without any drop in performance?
2. Should I use one dedicated router or two?
3. Which router would be most suitable for this setup?

Thanks for your help!
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DatBoii
05-07-2021, 07:48 PM #1

Hi everyone, here’s what I’m thinking about your setup and questions. I want to make sure the headsets work smoothly with Steam VR without losing quality. I have two powerful PCs side by side, both capable of running VR well. Right now each has an Oculus cable, but I’m looking for a way to switch them wirelessly using Steam VR.

I have a 1GB fiber connection and a TP-Link AXE5400 router with WiFi 6E mesh (two routers, two 2.5GB WAN and four 1GB LANs). My main concerns are:

1. How can I connect both headsets wirelessly via Steam VR without any drop in performance?
2. Should I use one dedicated router or two?
3. Which router would be most suitable for this setup?

Thanks for your help!

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05-25-2021, 10:51 AM
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It seems we're dealing with extremely high bandwidth demands—over 13Gbps per eye for full 120FPS video. That suggests a need for advanced solutions like laser communication. However, the available cables only support up to 5Gbps, making it challenging. Even if you could reach that limit, the O3 chip can only handle about 1.5Gbps via Wi-Fi. For optimal performance, consider using separate routers per computer, connecting them directly to the PC's network interface and managing traffic through WIMAN. Also, try to pick the least crowded Wi-Fi channels using a dedicated management tool. To minimize interference, switching to a fixed backhaul instead of a wireless one would be wise. Overall, this setup would be very complex and costly. A simpler, cheaper alternative might involve just running cables from ceiling mounts.
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26645
05-25-2021, 10:51 AM #2

It seems we're dealing with extremely high bandwidth demands—over 13Gbps per eye for full 120FPS video. That suggests a need for advanced solutions like laser communication. However, the available cables only support up to 5Gbps, making it challenging. Even if you could reach that limit, the O3 chip can only handle about 1.5Gbps via Wi-Fi. For optimal performance, consider using separate routers per computer, connecting them directly to the PC's network interface and managing traffic through WIMAN. Also, try to pick the least crowded Wi-Fi channels using a dedicated management tool. To minimize interference, switching to a fixed backhaul instead of a wireless one would be wise. Overall, this setup would be very complex and costly. A simpler, cheaper alternative might involve just running cables from ceiling mounts.

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CoyFish64
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05-25-2021, 11:01 AM
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Sure thing. I'm looking for a way to keep cables grounded while they're on the floor, maybe using a system that attaches them to the body or backrest.
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05-25-2021, 11:01 AM #3

Sure thing. I'm looking for a way to keep cables grounded while they're on the floor, maybe using a system that attaches them to the body or backrest.

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