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PS4 wireless problems

  • 23-12-2013 03:41PM
    #1
    zagmund
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭


    Is there some sort of knack/restriction to connecting over wireless?

    I've just set mine up over a wired connection, downloaded the update, etc . . . but now I want to move it to a location which isn't as easy to wire in. I went through the wireless setup - it found the SSID (so it can see the network) no problem, but it won't accept the password. There doesn't seem to be any option for configuring anything other than the password. I've tried it with the original network cable plugged in and unplugged, but nothing. Reboot, re-try, nothing.

    Is there a knack to this, or a known issue about standing in the corner of the room with a wire hanger while doing the setup?

    z


Comments

  • #2
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,221 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    zagmund wrote: »
    Is there some sort of knack/restriction to connecting over wireless?

    I've just set mine up over a wired connection, downloaded the update, etc . . . but now I want to move it to a location which isn't as easy to wire in. I went through the wireless setup - it found the SSID (so it can see the network) no problem, but it won't accept the password. There doesn't seem to be any option for configuring anything other than the password. I've tried it with the original network cable plugged in and unplugged, but nothing. Reboot, re-try, nothing.

    Is there a knack to this, or a known issue about standing in the corner of the room with a wire hanger while doing the setup?

    z

    I'd imagine you're using the wrong password.
    Make sure you're capitalising if required, or the zero is not an oh.


  • #3
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭RangeR


    Can any of your other devices connect ok to the wireless AP from the same location in the room?
    What WIFI signal strength is the PS4 reporting?


  • #4
    AGoodison
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭AGoodison


    zagmund wrote: »
    Is there some sort of knack/restriction to connecting over wireless?

    I've just set mine up over a wired connection, downloaded the update, etc . . . but now I want to move it to a location which isn't as easy to wire in. I went through the wireless setup - it found the SSID (so it can see the network) no problem, but it won't accept the password. There doesn't seem to be any option for configuring anything other than the password. I've tried it with the original network cable plugged in and unplugged, but nothing. Reboot, re-try, nothing.

    Is there a knack to this, or a known issue about standing in the corner of the room with a wire hanger while doing the setup?

    z

    Are you selecting the right password security such as wep or wpa


  • #5
    zagmund
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭zagmund


    I've powered it off for the moment, but I'm definitely using the correct password. I went through the manual config and set it to WPA2 which is what the AP is set to. Other devices can connect no problem. It's weird. I'm going to leave it wired for the moment and work out the wireless issue after Christmas.

    Thanks,

    z


  • #6
    ben101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 445 ✭✭ben101


    zagmund wrote: »
    I've powered it off for the moment, but I'm definitely using the correct password. I went through the manual config and set it to WPA2 which is what the AP is set to. Other devices can connect no problem. It's weird. I'm going to leave it wired for the moment and work out the wireless issue after Christmas.

    Thanks,

    z

    You would probably be better off getting a long Ethernet cable as the wireless on the PS4 is terrible ,i have mine about 4 ft from a router and it struggles to pick it up.Even if you get it connected it will be pretty useless for gaming as it will constantly drop the signal and useless for downloading games and updates. .I connected it directly to the router and it is now working flawlessly.


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  • #7
    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,221 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    I bought these: http://www.currys.ie/Product/ON-NETWORKS-PL200199UKS-200-Mbps-Powerline-Adapter-Kit/315920/7.14

    Highly recommend them.


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