A question about the NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6E Router (RAXE300) | AXE7800, running WIFI PCVR.

Hi.

I wonder if anyone can help please.

I am looking at the NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6E Router (RAXE300) | AXE7800.

Amazon link.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B431KCRW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_9?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

To be used to plug directly into the motherboard of my PC. VR ready gaming desktop.

For use with "Virtual Desktop," to run PCVR wireless to an "Oculus Quest 3".

I wondered if this router is a good choice please. Seeing it is 6E 6Ghz.

I have owned "wired VR" for many years.

But will admit to being pretty clueless about wireless VR / routers, and Virtual desktop.

But from all I have read, the above would see me right.

I am just concerned this router would be a good choice.

Would it work for what I want, or would another choice be better?

Thank you for any help.

Dayn1
Oct 22, 2023
@FURRYe38

@ michaelkenward

Thank you both for the replies.

Yes I have done just waht you both said, joined a VR forum, and having feedback.

It woud seem that as the Nighthawk is a 6E 6Ghz router, it would work, not only well, But somewhat of an overkill

for what I need it for,

Seeing as its only purpose will be to streem from PC to HMD.

As wasy cheaper options can be used. But I do like the look of it. 🙂

So may end up going for it anyway.

But I thank you both for the help.

6 Replies

FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 20, 2023
Something you'll need to try and see if it works for you. Various and many different systems out there and different user environments to be able to give something specific.

Wired connections will always out perform wireless.
- Dayn1
  Aspirant
  Oct 20, 2023
  Hi FURRYe38.
  And thank you for the reply.
  
  Unfortunately, in this case on this headset, there is no DP, or HDMI port, only a USBc which bottle necks the signal when hardwired.
  
  Whereas a 6Ghz router, plugged into the PC,-- (motherboard, not the wifi hub.) --gives a faster lower latency experience.
  
  I just wondered if this particular router, had been used by a VR user, in this way, could give feedback to the results.
  I asked this question on Amazon, and NetGear replied ,saying "it was a fast router, but to ask on here."
  So I made an account to ask.
  
  I really appreciate the help.
  
  And know its a specific question geared towards VR. And not WIFI coverage, or other rooms / walls, multiple users etc.
  
  As all of the equipment would be specifically used by me. In the same room, with the PC / Router plugged into the RJ45 of the motherboard, and the VR headset.
  Even the Virgin wireless hub sending the broadband signnal to the Pc, at around 950mbps, is in ythe same room about 20 feet away.
  
  I hope someone who has used this setup, and VR can answer the question.
  
  But again I really appreciate the reply.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 20, 2023
    Something you might ask in VR forums and see what others that use that platform have to say. Not sure if this forum will result in any responses as this forum is for mostly help and troubleshooting router problems.
    
    Good Luck.
michaelkenward
Guru
Oct 22, 2023
Dayn1 wrote:

To be used to plug directly into the motherboard of my PC. VR ready gaming desktop.

For use with "Virtual Desktop," to run PCVR wireless to an "Oculus Quest 3".

Have you thought of asking the people who know about these applications?There may not be many around here.

I'd expect other users to be more knowledgeable on what works.
- Dayn1
  Aspirant
  Oct 22, 2023
  @FURRYe38
  
  @ michaelkenward
  
  Thank you both for the replies.
  
  Yes I have done just waht you both said, joined a VR forum, and having feedback.
  
  It woud seem that as the Nighthawk is a 6E 6Ghz router, it would work, not only well, But somewhat of an overkill
  
  for what I need it for,
  
  Seeing as its only purpose will be to streem from PC to HMD.
  
  As wasy cheaper options can be used. But I do like the look of it. 🙂
  
  So may end up going for it anyway.
  
  But I thank you both for the help.
  - michaelkenward
    Guru
    Oct 23, 2023
    Dayn1 wrote:
    
    It woud seem that as the Bighthawk is a 6E 6Ghz router, it would work, not only well, But somewhat of an overkill
    
    for what I need it for,
    
    6E is a "new" technology that has had problems with things like Intel's drivers for wifi devices. It is a technology for those who insist that they must have the latest and greatest, even if they don't need it.
    
    Overkill is probably right. And as FURRYe38 said, using wifi for gaming is not the best option. Wired beats it, even if you use Powerline Ethernet to reach devices that are out of wired ethernet range of the router.

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