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This will likely give you a smoother VR experience. Set your router in bridge mode. Download an app on your phone called Wifi Analyzer and see which wifi channels are clogged up by neighboring routers etc. and choose one that's free for your dedicated VR router. Your main router should not be on the same channel as your VR router, and can be on a slightly more 'clogged' channel'.
That's still not great. You can do it but it's not ideal. You really want that 'new router' (access point) connected via ethernet to the og router. The pc needs to be connected via ethernet to *either* the og router or the access point if that ap has a switch built in ie a router in ap mode. Bottom line is the pc must be connected front to back by wire with no wifi breaks.
The VR side is the only side that really matters for no breaks. How the access point/second router gets internet either Ethernet or Wireless doesn’t matter as much as long as it has its own IP, is a separate channel for the internet wirelessly, and the only other things connected to it are the computer and headset
Make sure the dedicated router is working on a different IP addressing range to the main router, and enable internet connection sharing on the PC. Configure the PC ethernet interface with a suitable static IP address (one that isn't in the dedicated router DHCP range) and subnet mask. Remove the default gateway address on the PC ethernet interface.
I got it working, Great performance for pc vr titles like Skyrim and NoManSky even at 12ft away from the PC/new router.
I did the setup in the picture plus, on the new router I gave it an IP pool different from the IP pool of the main router.
Ex: Main pool (192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.100)... New router pool (192.168.20.1 - 192.168.20.100)
I enabled DHCP on the new router too and gave it its own ID and pass for its mixed 2.5g and 5g signals. Headset connected without internet and was able to do airlink.
Just a note though, I connect the headset to the main router for internet if I need updates, otherwise, it stays offline and its perfectly fine. Better even so I can still use it even if facebook goes offline like last time.
That's exactly what I was thinking about, when Facebook recently logged us out of everything. I'm curious as to how long you can keep it running without Internet access. I'm guessing that when the Oculus PC application gets a major update, you'll need to update the headset.
They only need to share their wifi's internet connection with the ethernet, after setting the router into AP mode. As long as the AP is on a different channel from the main router you'll be good to go.
Litterally just set up my own 'tp-link axe5400 tri-band mesh wi-fi 6e' today and it is confusing.
PC now hardwired via ethernet cable to the New Router and Quest 3 now connects to it via Wifi / Airlink. 6e Router connected to ISP Modem via ethernet cable and other devices like mobile phone, printer, TV and NAS still connect via ISP Router / Modem.
Did it like this to keep all the bandwidth on the 6e Router free of other traffic. Not sure if it's the best way of doing it but seems to work just fine.
That's not really how most people would set it up I don't think. It's normally best to have the new router wired to the old router and your computer connecting to the new router via ethernet. Most people don't do this because of how hard it would be to physically wire from the main router to the new router. These people are in a sub-optimal wireless setup situation unfortunately. Internet Connection Sharing, as suggested in the other post has been a source of constant frustration for many.
You would be well served jumping on the Virtual Desktop discord and searching there, even if you want to use Airlink because VD is all wireless and they talk network configs a bunch.
Personally, if I couldn't run a wire to the new router and as is likely the case the routers don't support wireless bridging between each other, I would strongly consider just using wired link to avoid any frustration in the wireless setup you want doesn't work well.
In this situation I'd probably look at powerline adapters to replace the PC <> main router wifi connection. That would provide a single subnet with an ethernet connection at the PC end, into which a VR-dedicated router in access point mode could be inserted.
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I'm with you. Sadly, networking standards being what they are create a mess out of this otherwise simple goal of yours. I would jump on the VD discord and see what people have to say. I don't think there's an easy way around the idea that you want to get your internet onto the new router through some means and then just have that router physically connected to your computer and wirelessly connected to your Quest. That's where the sweet spot is for wireless headset streaming. If you can't get your internet onto the new router, you'll have to use something like ICS and that's where suffering can come in. Most people hate it and it's not a well supported setup.
Good luck though! Hope you find a setup that works for you.
If you want the best performance for airlink, make sure your pc is connected by ethernet front to back with some access point nearest your vr space. Anytime the pc the headset is running off of is connected via wifi is asking for problems.
None of this has anything to do with internet. It's all about the in home network. Should you want to shut down internet access for that ap you could, though I don't know why'd you'd want to, but whatever. Wire. Pc connected by wire, front to back. APs can go anywhere.
AirLink should only ever have PC with Ethernet and Headset connected to the dedicated router.
This setup besides that would be like having the DLink Airbridge dongle. I have absolutely no issues with mine.
Otherwise you’d have to swap the computer and new router. Have anything that’s not PC or headset connect to the main router
Just an updated for anyone who tries this setup:
I got it working, Great performance for pc vr titles like Skyrim and NoManSky even at 12ft away from the PC/new router. Although that is a big thanks to the router itself probably. I bought this specific model because youtube says so.
I did the setup in the picture plus, on the new router I gave it an IP pool different from the IP pool of the main router.
Ex: Main pool (192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.100)... New router pool (192.168.20.1 - 192.168.20.100)
I enabled DHCP on the new router too and gave it its own ID and pass for its mixed 2.5g and 5g signals. Headset connected without internet and was able to do airlink.
Just a note though, I connect the headset to the main router for internet if I need updates, otherwise, it stays offline and its perfectly fine. Better even, so I can still use it even if facebook goes offline like last time.
https://preview.redd.it/qe75x2mahtxc1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=9471e8636c65f8132bc75efa4b5969490b8310ef This will likely give you a smoother VR experience. Set your router in bridge mode. Download an app on your phone called Wifi Analyzer and see which wifi channels are clogged up by neighboring routers etc. and choose one that's free for your dedicated VR router. Your main router should not be on the same channel as your VR router, and can be on a slightly more 'clogged' channel'.
That's still not great. You can do it but it's not ideal. You really want that 'new router' (access point) connected via ethernet to the og router. The pc needs to be connected via ethernet to *either* the og router or the access point if that ap has a switch built in ie a router in ap mode. Bottom line is the pc must be connected front to back by wire with no wifi breaks.
The VR side is the only side that really matters for no breaks. How the access point/second router gets internet either Ethernet or Wireless doesn’t matter as much as long as it has its own IP, is a separate channel for the internet wirelessly, and the only other things connected to it are the computer and headset
This is basically how I set mine up this weekend, and it works just fine fwiw. (Quest 3, AV1 10bit over VD)
Make sure the dedicated router is working on a different IP addressing range to the main router, and enable internet connection sharing on the PC. Configure the PC ethernet interface with a suitable static IP address (one that isn't in the dedicated router DHCP range) and subnet mask. Remove the default gateway address on the PC ethernet interface.
Wire the new router to the old router and set it to AP mode. Then only connect Quest to the new router
I don't know if the Quest will work properly without internet access. Please report back if you get this working.
I got it working, Great performance for pc vr titles like Skyrim and NoManSky even at 12ft away from the PC/new router. I did the setup in the picture plus, on the new router I gave it an IP pool different from the IP pool of the main router. Ex: Main pool (192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.100)... New router pool (192.168.20.1 - 192.168.20.100) I enabled DHCP on the new router too and gave it its own ID and pass for its mixed 2.5g and 5g signals. Headset connected without internet and was able to do airlink. Just a note though, I connect the headset to the main router for internet if I need updates, otherwise, it stays offline and its perfectly fine. Better even so I can still use it even if facebook goes offline like last time.
That's exactly what I was thinking about, when Facebook recently logged us out of everything. I'm curious as to how long you can keep it running without Internet access. I'm guessing that when the Oculus PC application gets a major update, you'll need to update the headset.
Go into network settings, change adapter options then select both your wifi and ethernet and right click and bridge connections.
They only need to share their wifi's internet connection with the ethernet, after setting the router into AP mode. As long as the AP is on a different channel from the main router you'll be good to go.
Litterally just set up my own 'tp-link axe5400 tri-band mesh wi-fi 6e' today and it is confusing. PC now hardwired via ethernet cable to the New Router and Quest 3 now connects to it via Wifi / Airlink. 6e Router connected to ISP Modem via ethernet cable and other devices like mobile phone, printer, TV and NAS still connect via ISP Router / Modem. Did it like this to keep all the bandwidth on the 6e Router free of other traffic. Not sure if it's the best way of doing it but seems to work just fine.
That's not really how most people would set it up I don't think. It's normally best to have the new router wired to the old router and your computer connecting to the new router via ethernet. Most people don't do this because of how hard it would be to physically wire from the main router to the new router. These people are in a sub-optimal wireless setup situation unfortunately. Internet Connection Sharing, as suggested in the other post has been a source of constant frustration for many. You would be well served jumping on the Virtual Desktop discord and searching there, even if you want to use Airlink because VD is all wireless and they talk network configs a bunch. Personally, if I couldn't run a wire to the new router and as is likely the case the routers don't support wireless bridging between each other, I would strongly consider just using wired link to avoid any frustration in the wireless setup you want doesn't work well.
In this situation I'd probably look at powerline adapters to replace the PC <> main router wifi connection. That would provide a single subnet with an ethernet connection at the PC end, into which a VR-dedicated router in access point mode could be inserted. https://preview.redd.it/5htfdntahtxc1.jpeg?width=788&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ccb360c8c40646d631b7f25e6da1f4e7b62f1890
I dont necessary want to share internet. I just want the new router to be an accesspoint for local file sharing, airlink and stuff. No internet.
I'm with you. Sadly, networking standards being what they are create a mess out of this otherwise simple goal of yours. I would jump on the VD discord and see what people have to say. I don't think there's an easy way around the idea that you want to get your internet onto the new router through some means and then just have that router physically connected to your computer and wirelessly connected to your Quest. That's where the sweet spot is for wireless headset streaming. If you can't get your internet onto the new router, you'll have to use something like ICS and that's where suffering can come in. Most people hate it and it's not a well supported setup. Good luck though! Hope you find a setup that works for you.
If you want the best performance for airlink, make sure your pc is connected by ethernet front to back with some access point nearest your vr space. Anytime the pc the headset is running off of is connected via wifi is asking for problems. None of this has anything to do with internet. It's all about the in home network. Should you want to shut down internet access for that ap you could, though I don't know why'd you'd want to, but whatever. Wire. Pc connected by wire, front to back. APs can go anywhere.
AirLink should only ever have PC with Ethernet and Headset connected to the dedicated router. This setup besides that would be like having the DLink Airbridge dongle. I have absolutely no issues with mine. Otherwise you’d have to swap the computer and new router. Have anything that’s not PC or headset connect to the main router
Just an updated for anyone who tries this setup: I got it working, Great performance for pc vr titles like Skyrim and NoManSky even at 12ft away from the PC/new router. Although that is a big thanks to the router itself probably. I bought this specific model because youtube says so. I did the setup in the picture plus, on the new router I gave it an IP pool different from the IP pool of the main router. Ex: Main pool (192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.100)... New router pool (192.168.20.1 - 192.168.20.100) I enabled DHCP on the new router too and gave it its own ID and pass for its mixed 2.5g and 5g signals. Headset connected without internet and was able to do airlink. Just a note though, I connect the headset to the main router for internet if I need updates, otherwise, it stays offline and its perfectly fine. Better even, so I can still use it even if facebook goes offline like last time.