why does steam link not work
ive been trying to use steam link for hours and it dosent work it keeps saying connection failure check to see if both devices are connected to the same network but they are and i keep uninstalling steam link on my vr then re installing it and keeps doing it why doesnt it work do i have to delete steam?
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You don’t need to delete Steam — the problem is almost never the main client. Steam Link errors like that usually mean the two devices can see your Wi-Fi but can’t establish a direct handshake.

Things to check:
– Network type: Make sure both your PC and VR headset are on the exact same band (e.g., both on 5GHz Wi-Fi, not one on 2.4GHz and the other on 5GHz).
– Router settings: Some routers isolate devices from each other by default (called “AP isolation” or “client isolation”). If that’s enabled, Steam Link won’t work.
– Firewall/antivirus: On your PC, make sure Steam has permission through Windows Firewall (both private and public networks).
– Test wired vs wireless: If your PC is on Ethernet and your VR is on Wi-Fi, that should work, but if both are on Wi-Fi, performance can vary.

If nothing else helps, try creating a hotspot from your PC and connect your VR to that — if it works, then the issue is definitely with the router’s settings, not Steam.
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