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The PlayStation 4 is 1 of the acknowledged consoles of all fourth dimension, merely it suffers from some annoying network issues. These tin can affect the original base panel and the updated PS4 Pro and slim revisions released later in 2016.

The Problem With Wi-Fi

Wireless networking is both convenient and unreliable. Wireless technologies are susceptible to interference from competing networks and physical objects tin severely touch on Wi-Fi penetration.

Routers don't terminal forever, and a wireless network that occasionally disconnects for no obvious reason may point to a problem with your network hardware. These devices are usually left on for 24 hours a day which produces a lot of oestrus. Many routers but last a few years before issues arise.

Wireless reception can vary due to a diversity of factors. New neighbors setting upward a wireless network side by side door on a competing channel tin suddenly introduce interference. Devices like microwaves, Bluetooth speakers, and baby monitors tin all contribute. Any device that connects wirelessly to your network tin can be afflicted by these issues, including games consoles like the PS4.

Things You Can Try

If your PS4 has just started encountering bug with your Wi-Fi network, the first affair y'all should do is restart your router by unplugging it from the wall and waiting xxx seconds earlier plugging it dorsum in. You lot tin can also attempt restarting your PS4 by pressing the PS button on your controller and selecting Power > Restart PS4.

The easiest remedy for a flaky wireless network is to avoid using it altogether. All models of PS4 have a built-in Ethernet adapter, which allows you to wire your panel directly to your router. You can do this using an Ethernet cablevision if the router is close, or consider using a powerline Ethernet adapter if the router is farther away (though be aware powerlines tin can also be problematic).

If wired networking isn't an option, yous tin can endeavour troubleshooting your wireless network to avoid interference from neighbors and other devices. This may involve repositioning the router and changing the wireless channel by analyzing the networks around y'all using an app like Network Analyzer (iPhone) or Wi-Fi Analyzer (Android).

Y'all might accept improve luck using a 2.4Ghz wireless band instead of 5Ghz. The original base PS4 (released in 2013) tin can only connect to 2.4Ghz networks, but the revised slim and PS4 Pro models released in 2016 can choose betwixt the two. 5Ghz networking is faster, simply this comes at the cost of range.

To do this on your PS4 Pro or slim, caput to Settings > Network > Ready Internet Connectedness. Cull "Use Wi-Fi" followed past "Easy" then press the Options button on your controller and select "two.4Ghz" only under Wi-Fi Frequency Bands. This will display only 2.4Ghz networks, which should provide greater range and stability.

Finally, yous can try moving the console further away from whatsoever devices that may cause interference, like streaming boxes. This is a long shot, and it may be difficult to isolate the PS4 considering most TVs will share the aforementioned wireless connection.

Solving Other PS4 Networking Issues

The PlayStation 4 family is notorious for network issues, including wearisome downloads. We've already produced a guide to speeding up PS4 network performance which might exist worth a read if your connection is steady only consistently deadening.