I just plug it in now when ever I download something or plan to use it for a few days. It's not your router, nor the PS4. It's the PSN servers. The download speed is sometimes awful. My Ps4 is wired, I always have fast speeds when i do net test, I can stream p on it easily.
But sometimes the download speed slows down significantly. It happens to everyone I know who owns a ps4. Greg miller and Colin Moriarty talked about this issue in their podcast.
They have a super fast business line, and their speed is still awful and super slow at times. I have Mbps, i can run a speed test on my laptop which is connected wirelessly , and get over Mbps on the test. It's the PS4's wireless adapter which only picks up a 2. Did you take servers into consideration? The router is in the next room while wired connection gives you perfect connection, youre at fault here. Yeah same as PS4 wifi takes forever.
I have no issues on my other devices. My Wii U did files like that in a couple minutes. Some people don't have their router situated where it is convenient to connect the PS4 by ethernet cable. Eidolon Its not convinient for me neither but I have been using a very long ethernet cable since PS3 because I didnt want to deal with all the issues the wireless had.
Im sure there is some compatibility issues but either way, I would still greatly suggest a cable regardless of how inconvinient it is if you have problems with wireless. I'd have to run a cable through a lot of walking areas and I can't drill holes or anything where I'm staying. Sorry, but it's too inconvenient, ethernet is not for everyone. Eidolon, you could try a Powerline adapter.
I've used those and they work well. Easy to setup, too. An ethernet cable would be the best option. However, this will not help with wifi; an ethernet cable will only help in establishing a solid connection. I feel like this was part of the latest season of South Park, the whole article feels like a sponsored ad. It's like they wrote this mainly to endorse pieces of hardware. An inexpensive ethernet cable beats all these options and tricks anyway. My Internet speed matches my ps4 download speed both wired and wireless.
Its not PSN,its either your internet provider, your router or both. I guess yall don't want an improve network either. Whether or not it impacts you is entirely dependent on range. I have a Nighthawk router and my PS4's wifi still has a much slower connection than my other devices in the same room Chromebook, my cell phone, PS3, , which is just a couple of walls and about 30 feet from the router. That's not a cheap router. The PS4 is the issue. More specifically, it's wifi signal pickup degrades with range MUCH faster than most devices.
If you're really close to your router, nothing seems wrong It's when you put some distance in there that the disparity vs. The best fix is to get one of those outlet wifi range extenders and plug your PS4 into it via the extender's ethernet port setup the PS4 as a wired connection.
That way, you're effectively using the extender as a high-power external antenna. It makes a HUGE difference. It also proves that the issue is the PS4's antenna.
I have the same problem so does my brother we both have launch systems and the newest netgear router! You guys and gals need to stop acting as if your situation is the same as everyone's else.
It's a matter of fact it isn't and, there may be way more variables in play then in your current but simular situation you have to take in account for every variable not just the ones that pertain to you. I use an apple router new AirPort Extreme.
One of the best damn pieces of hardware I've ever purchased. Extraordinarily strong wifi signal. You have the option to change your default DNS server to another one to make things load faster. This should speed up PS4 downloads. Firmware is a piece of software that helps your hardware function properly. Updating your firmware to the latest version will ensure your download speeds are fast and everything on your PS4 is running smoothly overall.
To update your firmware:. All internet routers are not created equal. Old router models can actually impact the quality of your gaming experience, even when using ethernet. There are routers specifically designed to improve gaming that includes Quality of Service QoS features. Routers with QoS features are often referred to as gaming routers. Routers come with either a 2.
The 5GHz band allows you to have faster Wi-Fi speeds and more reliability than a router with only the 2. Upgrading to 5 GHz should help speed up PS4 downloads. This is best practice with any router, but it is even more important with a 5 GHz band.
Routers are only able to handle a certain amount of speed. You can confirm the maximum speed supported by your router by googling the router make and model, which is generally printed on the back of the device.
I'm just here to let you know that, if you fall into the camp I've been stuck in for years -- every fix you come across not working -- this one actually works. That's it. After literal years of intermittent Googling and tinkering with my router and internet settings, this solution actually worked. Downloading Mass Effect: Andromeda's 1. It's worth noting that, for as long as your PSN internet connection is set up like this, it can only connect to the internet via your proxy.
So, since I've never had a problem with actual ping or lag when playing online only having the speed problems when downloading , I simply turn off the proxy after a large download has completed and reconfigure my PS4's internet connection back to my router. I don't download large files too often on the PSN, but if you do, it's up to you to decide if you want to switch between your proxy or not. If you're wondering why this works, Redditor tibiazak explains it well.
Not Helpful 7 Helpful Would turning off WiFi on some of my devices help the download process speed up? Not Helpful 10 Helpful It Increases the size of packets, but makes it slower, so decreasing it is the best thing to do. Not Helpful 11 Helpful It just depends on how many people or devices are active during your night and day schedule.
Not Helpful 4 Helpful At least in my experience, my account was hacked after I modified, but I don't know if that's typical. Sony support was able to help me restore it though. Not Helpful 94 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. While changing your DNS location can increase download speed, users have reported an increase in latency while playing online.
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Make sure you've correctly diagnosed your PS4's download speed issue before paying for an Internet or hardware upgrade. Helpful 3 Not Helpful 5. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article. Written by:. Co-authors: Updated: March 27, Nederlands: De downloadsnelheid van een PlayStation 4 verhogen.
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