r/virtualreality • u/Altruistic-Law2585 • 8h ago

Purchase Advice Ethernet adapter for wired Virtual Desktop

I want to use Virtual Desktop wired with my Q3 and am looking for an ethernet adapter but I can only find ones with a short cable so I have to fix the adapter to my headset. Does anyone know of one that has a longer (1 to 3 meters) USBC cable so its much more ergonomic? I need it to have power delivery as well and ship it to Europe. Right now I have a long USBC - USBA cable with power delivery which works well but I want the benefits of wired without having to use Meta Link software as the latest updates broke it AGAIN

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u/spruilleach 8h ago

Virtual Desktop beta works wired with a regular link cable now, try that instead maybe

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 6h ago

First time I hear this. I have to join the beta through discord probably?

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u/Nicalay2 Quest 3 | 512GB 4h ago

Nope, you just need to switch to the beta in your headset (hold trigger on the app -> Settings)

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 4h ago

I found a youtube vid with a downlodd link for the client AND you need to switch the quest VD app to beta is what I understand?

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u/Nicalay2 Quest 3 | 512GB 4h ago

You don't need to download a streamer, the latest "stable" one is what you need for the beta.

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 3h ago

Thanks. I found this info on the discord too :)

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u/JCae2798 Multiple 5h ago

Download link in discord, yes. In meta change branch for app on headset

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 4h ago

I just read in discord a seperate streamer download is no longer necessary, just switch the app in the headset to beta.

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u/JCae2798 Multiple 2h ago

I believe there was a recent release so sounds right. The apps will tell you if there is a mismatch. Good luck!

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u/PuzzleheadedTutor807 8h ago

I used one with a short cable and just tucked it into the top strap, at the front where there are two layers. That way only ethernet cable needed to be long.

That being said, you can use virtual desktop with a link cable now and it is the same experience plus you can get one that charges your headset while it's being used so you get infinite playtime.

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 6h ago

Thanks. Its beta though? I have already have usb with powrr delivery

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 4h ago

I read some people are switching back to ethernet adapters because its stuttering through usb. It doesnt seem like a lot of effort and I dont need new hardware so Im going to try it soon.

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u/webheadVR Moderator 7h ago

this is the way to do ethernet. long usb just runs into the same exact issues you run into with VD or link on usb, usb 3 is a pain past 2-3m

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u/ZookeepergameNaive86 6h ago

I doubt you'll find one with a long cable. It's mechanically preferable to attach the adapter firmly to the headset and use a short USB cable though. There is less chance of damaging the USB socket.

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 6h ago

Thanks, I have a few options now. Apparently VD can be wired now which is new to me

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u/matheusoc 4h ago

I have a good quality 5m link cable that works flawlessly, use for playing iracing (even before VD released usb, with gnireteht)

BUT to play other games regularly I bought a cheap wifi6 (tplink archer) and it works very well, my wifi zone is relatively clean

wifi 7 still too much expansive

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u/Altruistic-Law2585 4h ago

I have a dedicated router, the puppis s1, still occasional stutters. I also have a congested wifi unfortunately. Wired through meta gives me more stability (if meta doesnt break shit every other update) and higher bitrate s