If you’re having trouble connecting your PlayStation 4 to your home network, there’s a simple solution. Follow these steps to connect your PS4 to a LAN cable:
- Turn on both the PS4 and the router.
- Connect the PS4 to the router using an Ethernet cable.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a computer or another router in your home network.
- Open a web browser on your computer and type “192.168.1.1” into the address bar, replacing “192.168.” with your router’s IP address (for example, 192.168.1.100).
- Enter your username and password for your router, and click “Login.”
- Click “Settings” in the left column, and then click “Network.”
- Under “Local Area Connection,” click “Wired Connection.”
- Under “Media Streaming,” click “Enable Media Streaming.” 9 . Under “PlayStation 4,” select it from the list of devices, and then click OK . If you’re using an older version of Windows or MacOS, you may need to install a third-party media streaming software like Plex before connecting your PS4 to it using this method . 10 . Click OK in Network Settings , and then close all open browsers on both computers . 11 . Restart both devices if they’re not already restarted , and try connecting again . If you still can’t connect , consult our troubleshooting guide for more tips . ..