How to Connect the PlayStation 4 to the Internet

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The next generation of consoles has arrived, and online gaming is in full swing. The PlayStation 4 is one of the best new ways to play games online, and it has been selling so well that analysts predict it will be the best-selling console in history. If you have a PlayStation 4 and want to connect it to the internet, scroll down to step 1.

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Using a Wired Connection

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    Connect an Ethernet cable. On the back of your console, you will see an Ethernet port. Plug in the cable. [1]
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    Turn on the PlayStation 4 and navigate to the settings icon. Press X.
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    After selecting the settings icon, scroll all the way down until you see “network option.” Press X. [2]
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    Navigate to “Setup Internet Connection,” and press X. Select “Use LAN Cable,” and then choose “Easy.” The “Easy” option will allow your console to detect your network settings automatically. [3]
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    After your setup is complete, you will have the option to test your connection. This test will show whether your console is successfully connected to the internet. [4]
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Using a Wireless Connection

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    Turn on your PlayStation 4 and navigate to the settings icon. Press X.
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    After you select the settings icon, scroll all the way down until you see “network option.” Press X. [5]
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    Navigate to “Setup Internet Connection,” and press X. Select “Wi-Fi,” and then choose “Easy.” The “Easy” option will allow your console to detect your network settings automatically. [6]
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    Depending on how many wireless connections are enabled, you may see several network names. Choose your preferred network and, if it requires a password, enter it with the virtual keyboard provided on your screen. [7]
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    After the setup is complete, you will have the option to test your connection. This test will show whether your console is successfully connected to the internet. [8]
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    Does this mean that a PS4 can be connected to WiFi without the Ethernet cable?
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    Yeah, that's why there are two options, Ethernet (wired) and WiFi (wireless).
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    Does this work for PS4 pro?
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    Yes, it does. Go to settings, select 'Network', and and press 'Connect to the Internet'. Select WPS, and it should give you 2 minutes to press your WPS button. Then go back and select 'Test Internet Connection'. Hopefully it will work, since it did for me.
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    What do I do if I can't get the IP address for the PlayStation?
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    I think you're talking about the MAC address, not the IP address. You should be able to find the MAC address in the connection settings. Otherwise, you can use a wired connection, which doesn't require you to figure out your PS4's MAC address.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/nw_settings.html
      2. ↑ https://www.playstation.com/en-au/get-help/help-library/playstation-network--online/internet-connection/setting-up-an-internet-connection-on-playstation-4/
      3. ↑ https://support.asia.playstation.com/envn/s/article/ans-envn00207#01
      4. ↑ https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/nw_test.html
      5. ↑ https://www.playstation.com/en-au/get-help/help-library/playstation-network--online/internet-connection/setting-up-an-internet-connection-on-playstation-4/
      6. ↑ https://support.asia.playstation.com/envn/s/article/ans-envn00207#02
      7. ↑ https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/nw_settings.html
      8. ↑ https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/nw_test.html

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