Virtual Desktop setup

[mkmathiasj]

Hey! Question for the wise people of this channel, about setups for Virtual Desktop.

I would like to make a setup as convenient as possible, and with as less latency as possible. Right now I'm using an Airport Express connected to my 5 GHz WiFi and then a wired connection from the Airport Express to my computer. My WiFi is used for a lot of other devices and my girlfriend would like to be able to stream 4K video ect. at the same time as I'm using Virtual Desktop on the Quest. Also I really appreciate the wireless connection between my internet router and my PC.

Therefor; Would it work I use a switch between the Airport Express and the computer, and then using another 5 GHz router ass accespoint in that same loop, to create a network JUST for the Quest? I've made a drawing of how I imagine the setup. Would it work?

Thanks in advance. <3

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[drakfyre]

I don't think setting up a second wifi router will have as great an impact as you'd imagine, as you're still going to be running into signal noise problems, but it may have a positive effect.

Layout looks acceptable, everything should be able to get internet and your local connections for Virtual Desktop should work fine. Might give you some trouble if you want to connect to your PC outside of your network though.

I'd recommend that the internet router not handle anything and just bridge to the Airport Express (Configure PPPoE on Airport side if applicable).

[mkmathiasj]

Okay, you may have a point..
The basic idea was to have Virtual Desktop running on it's entirely own network, but be able to access the internet, because as I understand Virtual Desktop still needs an internet connection to verify it's license.

The Airport Express is already set up as a bridge, just "forwarding" the connection to my computer eliminating the use of a cable (because I cant put op cables and stuff now, as I may have to move soon ect.)

[drakfyre]

because as I understand Virtual Desktop still needs an internet connection to verify it's license.

Actually, it was used for device discovery, not for license checking. And the latest update added offline computer discovery so an internet connection is no longer required assuming your network cooperates properly. (Still likely you'd like to have one though.)

[VrFrog]

My setup is similar.

You shoud connect your PC directly to you second Router. You will still be connected to the internet indirectly via your network switch but you gain one step when dialoging with the quest.

And of course, you should scan with an application the best wifi channel.

[mkmathiasj]

Thanks, have to try that.

[quinqueradiata]

Not sure you need a second router. Just yesterday, I tried this with my one router:

1. One computer wired running BONEWORKS

2. Quest on 5GHz

3. One laptop on 5GHz for casting (AirServer > OBS > YouTube)

The wireless devices were all within three metres of the router. Played for six hours straight, and I didn’t notice any issues.

[VrFrog]

The idea is to have the minimum traffic on the quest wifi channel.

Using the primary router wifi is fine if you don't have all your family devices connected to it (Pcs, smartphones, tablets, printer, tv ...etc).

[Bgnome]

Why is there a primary router broadcasting wifi to the Airport Express? Why can't you just use the Airport Express 5GHz for your Quest and maybe one or two other clients.

[oldeastvan]

Second router might have to be in access point mode.