How to connect the PS5 to the WiFi network
The human being has become accustomed to living permanently connected to the Internet . Many devices in the house have a WiFi connection and we are not even aware, but this connection is even more important for audiovisual entertainment. Gamers now have Sony's new console at home and can enjoy PS5 launch games . One of the virtues of this console is that it is backward compatible with the PS4 catalog , so you can download many games available in the PlayStation Store as long as you have an Internet connection. If you don't have it yet, we will tell you how to connect the PS5 to WiFi .
It is true that without the Internet we could not watch series on Netflix or play certain games on PS5. Especially if you have bought the digital edition of the console. The main difference between the two models is that the digital version does not have a disc player. So to play any game you need an internet connection. You also need a high-speed connection to take advantage of PlayStation Plus , which has added a very large library of games known as the PS Collection . This includes multiplayer play to have fun with friends despite the distance.
First of all, you can connect the PlayStation 5 console via a LAN cable connection . In this case, enter the [Settings] of the console on the main screen and select [Network]. In this section you will be able to [Configure the Internet connection], where you will have to choose the option [Configure Wired LAN] . When connected, the default settings will be activated automatically, but you can adjust the settings such as changing the PS5 DNS or proxy server. Now we are going to see how to connect the PS5 to WiFi .
How to connect the PS5 to the WiFi network
WiFi is a very widespread technology that allows devices to connect through a high-speed wireless network . Thanks to this we can enjoy the Internet connection on smart televisions or the PlayStation 5 itself with all that it entails. So to connect the console to the network it is necessary to have contracted an Internet connection service and follow these steps:
- Turn on your PS5 and go into [Settings] .
- Select [Network] from the menu that appears.
- Click [Settings].
- Choose [Configure Internet Connection] .
- The available WiFi networks will appear , just choose yours.
- Enter the required password to connect PS5 to the WiFi network.
If you have a well-protected WiFi network, a lock icon will appear and you will have to enter the password for your home network. This code can usually be found on the back of the router and is made up of numbers and letters. When you are already connected, you can access advanced settings to improve the speed of your connection by modifying some parameters such as DNS.