Is an Ethernet connection required?

[paladin235]

I just got a Quest 3 two days ago. I downloaded Steam VR, but it didn't even start up on my headset. It said I needed a stronger internet connection.

I am trying to figure out if that means I need a physical Ethernet cable. It's not an easy fix, since my router is probably over 40 feet from my PC. I would need to buy the longest cable possible, and attach it to my wall/ceiling to even test if this fixes the problem.

Is it possible that the WiFi got interrupted, and I can fix this another way?

[💢𝓐ℓ ¢нємιѕт💢]

There are two ways to connect Quest 3 to PC. Wired and wireless.

For wireless its best to have a dedicated wifi 6 router only for Quest 3 with no other wireless connections. While the PC should be connected through Ethernet.

The router should be in line of sight with the headset with no obstacles in between and as close to it as possible.

As for software side, get Virtual Desktop from the Meta store. Once its setup, connecting to headset will be a breeze with minimum hassles.

This setup will solve any problems with connections and you would be able to use your Quest 3 with maximum bandwidth as good as wired but with full freedom of movement.

There are a lot of more things you can do on software side to improve performance for heavy VR games but first you need to get your setup right.

[Gloober]

Is there any free way to play without any Ethernet cables

[Rakhim]

You could use the hotspot feature in Windows and connect to your PC that way.

It's usually not a great way to connect your headset since Microsoft hasn't done much with it, but it could work well enough if you're lucky.

I'm not sure but this will probably mean that you won't have internet while the hotspot is active.

[Kobs]

since my router is probably over 40 feet from my PC

you need a couple of these TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender you can find them on AMAZ put one mid way between your router and your PC. you might need 2 depending on the distance, floors ,walls between them