Oculus Quest 2是一款功能强大的独立耳机，它利用由内而外的追踪技术提供令人难以置信的无线游戏体验，但这是有代价的。耳机的性能无法与高端游戏 PC 相提并论，这意味着游戏性能仅限于耳机本身的处理能力。
不过，有一个解决方法。通过Oculus连接线，您可以在(Oculus)Quest上玩高性能 PC VR 游戏。更好(Better)的是，您可以(can do it wirelessly)通过 Oculus Air Link 以无线方式进行操作。
Oculus Air Link 网络要求(Oculus Air Link Network Requirements)
Air Link功能有严格的要求。虽然您即使不满足这些要求也可以激活它，但您的性能将受到很大影响。我们的测试发现，如果没有适当的网络带宽，刷新率会大大降低，从而导致糟糕的 VR 体验。
Air Link的建议网络是支持 Wi-Fi 6(supports Wi-Fi 6)的 Wi-Fi 路由器。将耳机连接到 5 GHz频段；Oculus表示，如果在您玩游戏期间Wi-Fi连接在 2.4 GHz和 5 GHz之间切换，Air Link 的性能可能会卡顿和不稳定。
如果可能的话，在游戏过程中与路由器在同一个房间内也很有帮助。Oculus 还建议不要使用网状网络设置。
另一个有帮助的注意事项：确保您的 PC 通过以太网(Ethernet)电缆连接到路由器。如果 PC 是有线的，而不是通过Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)网络连接到路由器，Air Link效果最好。
Oculus Quest 2 推荐的 PC 规格(Oculus Quest 2 Recommended PC Specs)
请记住(Bear)，Air Link只是将您的 Quest 2 耳机连接到您的 PC。您的 PC 需要支持 VR 并满足最低规格，否则无论您的网络有多强大 - 性能都会受到影响。
在Nvidia方面，至少要寻找具有 6GB 或更高内存的 GTX 1060。请注意，不支持GTX 1650 ，但支持(GTX 1650)GTX 1650 Super。还支持 Titan X ，以及整个20 系列和 30 系列。
在AMD方面，400 系列以上的任何产品都可以使用。
推荐的规格至少是Intel i5-4590 或AMD Ryzen 5 1500X。除非您打算专门使用Air Link ，否则您至少需要 8 GB RAM、Windows 10和至少一个USB端口。(USB)
如何设置 Oculus Air Link(How to Set Up Oculus Air Link)
设置Air Link需要几个步骤，但任何人都可以做到。
- 首先，获取必要的 PC 软件。访问oculus.com/setup并选择下载 Oculus Rift 软件(Download Oculus Rift Software )以获取 Oculus PC 应用程序。
- 安装软件并确保它正在运行。
- 接下来，您需要戴上耳机，然后按下右侧控制器上的Oculus按钮以拉出通用菜单，然后选择菜单左侧的 快速设置。(Quick Settings )
- 选择Settings > Experimental Features ，然后选择(Experimental Features)Air Link旁边的开关以启用 Air Link。
- 选择继续(Continue)。
- 选择Oculus Air Link。
- 此时，如果您正在运行Oculus软件，您的 PC 应该会显示在列表中。从列表中选择您的 PC，然后选择配对。(Pair.)等待几秒钟，然后当配对(Pair)按钮变为启动时，(Launch,)选择它。
您的视图将更改为Oculus 主(Oculus Home)屏幕的视图。您将能够浏览Quest用户通常无法使用的游戏。您甚至可以通过这种方式玩SteamVR游戏，而无需束缚在您的 PC 上。
Air Link仍然是一个新功能。因此，无法断开现有 PC 与耳机的连接。如果您需要链接另一台计算机，则需要返回到Experimental Features选项卡，关闭Air Link，然后重新打开。
空中链接替代品(Air Link Alternatives)
如果您的 Wi-Fi 网络不够强大（这是一个常见问题，因为 Wi-Fi 6 并不普及，而且农村地区的许多人连接速度很慢），您可以使用USB数据线直接连接到您的 PC(connect directly to your PC)。鉴于许多虚拟现实游戏的移动特性，您需要更长的USB 数据(USB)线。
Oculus销售 20 英尺长的官方电缆，但价格更高。任何USB 3.0电缆都可以使用，一些用户甚至报告说USB 2.0电缆可以在紧要关头使用。事实上，几乎可以保证您的连接会更牢固。
Air Link并不完美，但它是Oculus Quest 2游戏玩家体验为其他 VR 耳机(other VR headsets)制作的游戏的唯一方式。半条命：Alyx可以说是市场上所有 VR 游戏中最精致的一款，Air Link让在(Air Link)Quest上玩它成为可能，否则它就无法使用。
How to Set Up Air Link on Oculus Quest 2
The Оculus Quest 2 is a powerful, standalone headset that utilizes inside-out tracking to provide incredible gameplay without wires, but it comes at a cost. The headset’s performance isn’t on par with thаt of a high-end gaming PC, which means gaming performance is limited to what the heаdset itself can handle.
There’s a workaround, though. Through an Oculus link cable, you can play high-performance PC VR games on Quest. Better yet, you can do it wirelessly through the Oculus Air Link.
Oculus Air Link Network Requirements
The Air Link feature has strict requirements. While you can activate it even without meeting these requirements, your performance will be greatly affected. Our testing found the refresh rate to be much lower without proper network bandwidth, resulting in a terrible VR experience.
The suggested network for Air Link is a Wi-Fi router that supports Wi-Fi 6. Connect your headset to the 5GHz band; Oculus says Air Link’s performance might stutter and be unsteady if the Wi-Fi connection swaps between 2.4GHz and 5 GHz during your play session.
It also helps to be in the same room as your router during the play session, within line-of-sight if possible. Oculus also recommends against using a mesh network setup.
Another note that will help: Ensure your PC is connected to your router via Ethernet cable. Air Link works best if the PC is wired rather than connected to the router through the Wi-Fi network.
Oculus Quest 2 Recommended PC Specs
Bear in mind that Air Link just connects your Quest 2 headset to your PC. Your PC needs to be VR-ready and meet the minimum specs, or it won’t matter how strong your network is – performance will be affected.
On the Nvidia front, look for at least a GTX 1060 with 6GB of memory or up. Note that the GTX 1650 is not supported, but the GTX 1650 Super is. The Titan X is also supported, as is the entirety of the 20-series and the 30-series.
On the AMD front, anything above the 400 series will work.
The recommended specs are, at minimum, an Intel i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X. You need at least 8 GB of RAM, Windows 10, and at least one USB port unless you plan to use Air Link exclusively.
How to Set Up Oculus Air Link
Setting up Air Link requires several steps, but anyone can do it.
- Before anything, get the necessary PC software. Visit oculus.com/setup and select Download Oculus Rift Software to get the Oculus PC app.
- Install the software and ensure it is running.
- Next, you’ll need to put on your headset and then press the Oculus button on your right controller to pull up the universal menu, then select Quick Settings on the left-side of your menu.
- Select Settings > Experimental Features, then select the toggle beside Air Link to enable Air Link.
- Select Continue.
- Select Oculus Air Link.
- At this point, your PC should show up in a list if you have the Oculus software running. Select your PC from the list and then select Pair. Wait a few seconds, then when the Pair button changes to Launch, select it.
Your view will change to that of the Oculus Home screen. You’ll be able to browse games not usually available to Quest users. You can even play SteamVR games this way without being tied down to your PC.
Air Link is still a somewhat new feature; as a result, there’s no way to disconnect an existing PC from your headset. If you need to link a different computer, you need to go back into the Experimental Features tab, turn off Air Link, and turn it back on.
Air Link Alternatives
If your Wi-Fi network isn’t strong enough (a common problem, as Wi-Fi 6 isn’t widespread and many people in rural areas have slow connections), you can use a USB cable to connect directly to your PC. Given the mobile nature of many virtual reality games, you’ll want a longer USB cable.
Oculus sells an official, 20 feet-long cable, but it’s more on the expensive side. Any USB 3.0 cable will work, and some users even report that USB 2.0 cables will work in a pinch. In fact, your connection is almost guaranteed to be stronger.
Air Link isn’t perfect, but it’s the only way Oculus Quest 2 gamers can experience games made for other VR headsets. Half-Life: Alyx is arguably the most polished of all VR games on the market, and Air Link makes it possible to play it on Quest when it otherwise wouldn’t be available.
