Router for Steam link

[Drizty]

Hi all, I purchased a steam link and am looking to purchase a router to make use of its wireless function.

I was originally looking at the ASUS 68U but after looking into it I thought i may be better off putting an extra put of cash to minimize latency. I am now looking at the Netgear R7800 or the ASUS AC3100.

Will forking out an extra $100-$150 make a noticeable difference? are there other suggestions?

Notes:

• I currently live in student accommodation and have no control of the network they supply, my computer and steam link can connect but neither will recongise each other, so I am buying this router to setup in my room to stream to the lounge room (i will also be using it for when I move out).
• The router will be setup in my room and which is approximately 10 meters from where the lounge room is and will have to pass 4 walls.

 

[sfx2000]

If you're concerned about latency, use the ethernet connection rather than Wireless...

Sounds like the dorm WiFi might have AP isolation enabled...

 

[Drizty]

I dont think Ethernet is a viable option for me, simple due to the location and where the cable would have to run

 

[sfx2000]

General consensus on Steam Link is that WiFi, while supported, isn't the best user experience due to latency, overhead, and unpredictable data rates compared to the wire...

Thinking maybe homeplugs - mostly due to lower latency than WiFi, and with HomePlugs one does have a modicum of control over QoS across that link.

 

[Drizty]

Thinking maybe homeplugs - mostly due to lower latency than WiFi, and with HomePlugs one does have a modicum of control over QoS across that link.

I havent even looked into these (to be honest i haven't even heard of them).
Excuse my naivety, but for these to work id still need direct access to the router? or will 2 devices communicate with each other simply being powered (i attempted to describe this below)

Computer ---(ethernet)--> Homeplug #1 --(wireless)--> Homeplug #2 ---(ethernet)-->Steamlink

 

[sfx2000]

Homeplugs run in layer 2 (MAC layer), so they're transparent to the upper layers, and present as an ethernet connection...

AV1000/1200/2000 is likely more than enough - the challenge is jumping across circuit breakers, which you likely have in your environment (since you're crossing 4 walls)...

Check the reviews on the main site for HomePlug AV - the Netgear units have a decent reputation...

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tags/homeplug-av2

 

[Drizty]

Homeplugs run in layer 2 (MAC layer), so they're transparent to the upper layers, and present as an ethernet connection...

This is a little above my comprehension of Networking, however it has given me a good start on a good alternative option. I will look into this today, thank you!