Slow wi fi issues can strike whether you re playing on an original ps4 the slim version or a ps4 pro.
Ps4 pro lan cable slow.
Make sure to use the shortest ethernet cable you can no longer than 25 feet.
Sometimes you ll need to initialize ps4 as that broken update made conflicts within the ps4 system thus ps4 became slow.
On your ps4 go to network set up internet connection and select use wi fi or use a lan cable depending on whether you re connected via wi fi or an ethernet cable.
But still the best i can get usually is about 32 4 on my ps4.
Try connecting your ps4 system to your router directly using an ethernet lan cable.
Do not use a cord for a standard residential telephone line or cable types other than those mentioned here.
Defective internal hard drive.
I have 300 20 internet but i cannot wire connect and the ps4 can t pick up the 5ghz signal so i have to use the 2 4ghz signal which only outputs 100 20.
But even on the ps4 pro the download speeds on wi fi will be considerably smaller than on an ethernet connection.
I just have a simple question.
So when you tried everything above yet ps4 is still lagging and slow you must suspect the hard drive.
This is one of the major reasons why ps4 is running slow.
Even wi fi is in the high 100s.
Use only an ethernet cable compatible with 10base t 100base tx or 1000base t networks.
Select 5 ghz only if listed and press x.
Select custom automatic do not specify manual.
For a far more stable network connection ditch wireless altogether and use an ethernet cable instead.
The original ps4 is notoriously bad for its wireless connection but a wired connection will improve performance on both the slim and pro hardware revisions too.
If you want superior download speeds you absolutely need to connect your ps4 to the internet with a cable.
The original ps4 is known for having connectivity issues due to its wireless card.
I have spectrum 300 mbps and i keep my ps4 pro plugged directly into my router via the lan cable.
When i check the speed via my computer plugged in i am getting 200 240 mbps 29 no problem.
If your router is close to your console this is an easy fix.
The agonizingly slow download speeds of sony s playstation network are well documented.
If you don t have access to 5ghz wi fi try these options below.
I just ran a test on the ps4 internet browser and it gave me a result of 34 22 meanwhile the ps4 test still says 32 4.
It s especially obnoxious when you come home from a long day of work ready to play a newly released game or.
Use a wired connection.
Check the status of the playstation network.
5 ghz frequency band is supported for ps4 slim and ps4 pro models.
These fixes work on any version of the console though some may be more effective than others.