How To Fix PS4 Wifi Not Working Issue | Won’t Connect

Serious gamers only connect their PS4 by wire but if you are confident that your online experience won’t be affected with a wireless setup, then wifi is a convenient option. Wifi setup is more prone to issues compared to a wired connection though. If your PS4 wifi is not working for some reason and you have no idea what to do, you’ve come to the right website. This troubleshooting guide will show you how to fix any wifi issue you’re having on your console.

Common reasons why wifi is not working on PS4

Wifi may stop working on your PS4 for a variety of reasons. In many cases, wifi issues are temporary and usually go away on their own. This means that majority of wireless connection problems are fixable by a user. In some cases though, wifi issues may persist after basic troubleshooting has been performed. Below are the common causes of wifi issues on the PS4.

Random PS4 bug.

Boot glitches or temporary network bugs may develop due to many factors. If your PS4 wifi is not working, make sure that you restart your console. This clears bugs and refreshes the system in general. Your PS4 can benefit from a reboot in many ways so it’s a must-do in this situation.

Try rebooting your console on the controller first. You can also press and hold the Power button in front of the console. Alternatively, you can unplug your PS4 from the wall outlet or power strip and wait for about 1 minute before turning it back on.

Network or router issue.

Not all wifi issues are caused by error in your console. Some are caused by the wifi network you’re using, or by modem or router. Just like your console, any networking device can develop a bug as well.

Signal interference.

Unlike a wired connection, wifi signal may be affected by many things. If your router is far, your PS4 may only get weak wifi connection, which in turn, can affect internet performance. Wifi may also suffer from other sources of signal interference from other wireless devices. Thick walls, glass, or metal can also degrade wifi signal.

PlayStation Network issue.

In order to play online, your console has to connect to a chain of servers in a network. One of the servers in the chain is Sony’s PlayStation network. Even if your wifi at home is working fine but PS network is not, it may appear as if your internet connection may not work properly. For the uninitiated, the situation may look as if their wifi connection is to blame.

Console software issue.

An outdated software may develop bugs. If you’re not updating your console, it’s possible that it’s software may have encountered a network bug due to poor coding or corrupted software.

PS4 hardware malfunction.

In some rare cases, hardware fault may be to blame. Your PS4 uses a radio chip in order for wifi to work. If this chip is damaged for whatever reason, the rest of the system may work but the wifi may stop functioning. Other hardware issues may affect the network functionality as well like wifi.

Troubleshooting PS4 wifi problems

WORKAROUND: use wired setup

If you’re having an issue connecting wirelessly, you can continue using your console by setting it up with an ethernet cable. Move your PS4 near your router and connect it by wire. You may have to buy the ethernet cable if you don’t have it handy.

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