Any PlayStation experts?
Any PlayStation experts?
My son's PS4 has been acting wonky since we moved. I cannot access the store and it is giving me a hard time getting it to connect to the network over Wi-Fi, even though the signal is strong. Using a LAN cable is not an option.
I'm about to throw the thing out the window.
I'm about to throw the thing out the window.
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Re: Any PlayStation experts?
I'm not an expert, but they go down more than didub does.
Re: Any PlayStation experts?
Have you changed anything about your internet setup? New service provider? New router? New cable modem? Switch to Fios?
Most likely the issue is that you are using a new router and the ports needed for the PS4 to access the store are being blocked. Other things that can go wonky are other PSN services like chat, party joining, or some games may not connect to multiplayer properly. You can fix this by digging into the guts of your router and forwarding the correct ports to the PS4. Would probably have to set the PS4 to a static IP also, but that's just a small change to the router config setup.
Not being able to connect to the WiFi even with a strong signal strength though would be indicative of a different problem, since that only deals with your local network. Could be an interference issue if you are running a 2.4GHz network, as lots of other stuff (cordless phones, microwaves, etc.) generate noise/interference at those frequencies. Might even be coming from a neighbor's house.
Also, sometimes the signal strength indicator on the PS4 isn't super accurate. How far from the wireless access point is the PS4? What is between it and the access point (i.e., regular wall, cinder block, etc.)? You may need to add in a WiFi repeater/bridge. Have you tried moving the PS4 to a different location see if that helps?
Finally, there is the possibility of a hardware failure in the PS4. I had a PS4 have to go back for repair due to sudden disk eject for no reason. I think it had to do with electrostatic buildup on the case shell causing the capacitive sense eject button to mistakenly activate. Once I got Sony to agree to the repair, it was pretty painless to send back. They send you a box to use to ship to them. Took about a week.
Most likely the issue is that you are using a new router and the ports needed for the PS4 to access the store are being blocked. Other things that can go wonky are other PSN services like chat, party joining, or some games may not connect to multiplayer properly. You can fix this by digging into the guts of your router and forwarding the correct ports to the PS4. Would probably have to set the PS4 to a static IP also, but that's just a small change to the router config setup.
Not being able to connect to the WiFi even with a strong signal strength though would be indicative of a different problem, since that only deals with your local network. Could be an interference issue if you are running a 2.4GHz network, as lots of other stuff (cordless phones, microwaves, etc.) generate noise/interference at those frequencies. Might even be coming from a neighbor's house.
Also, sometimes the signal strength indicator on the PS4 isn't super accurate. How far from the wireless access point is the PS4? What is between it and the access point (i.e., regular wall, cinder block, etc.)? You may need to add in a WiFi repeater/bridge. Have you tried moving the PS4 to a different location see if that helps?
Finally, there is the possibility of a hardware failure in the PS4. I had a PS4 have to go back for repair due to sudden disk eject for no reason. I think it had to do with electrostatic buildup on the case shell causing the capacitive sense eject button to mistakenly activate. Once I got Sony to agree to the repair, it was pretty painless to send back. They send you a box to use to ship to them. Took about a week.
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^^^This. I bet you have some 2.4 ghz issues. We had it for 6 months and comcast couldn't figure it out. So after multiple discounts from them I changed my wifi to 5 ghz. Problem solved. http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/ ... p/44866767
http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/ ... p/45234509
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Re: Any PlayStation experts?
foodle wrote:Have you changed anything about your internet setup? New service provider? New router? New cable modem? Switch to Fios?
Most likely the issue is that you are using a new router and the ports needed for the PS4 to access the store are being blocked. Other things that can go wonky are other PSN services like chat, party joining, or some games may not connect to multiplayer properly. You can fix this by digging into the guts of your router and forwarding the correct ports to the PS4. Would probably have to set the PS4 to a static IP also, but that's just a small change to the router config setup.
Not being able to connect to the WiFi even with a strong signal strength though would be indicative of a different problem, since that only deals with your local network. Could be an interference issue if you are running a 2.4GHz network, as lots of other stuff (cordless phones, microwaves, etc.) generate noise/interference at those frequencies. Might even be coming from a neighbor's house.
Also, sometimes the signal strength indicator on the PS4 isn't super accurate. How far from the wireless access point is the PS4? What is between it and the access point (i.e., regular wall, cinder block, etc.)? You may need to add in a WiFi repeater/bridge. Have you tried moving the PS4 to a different location see if that helps?
Finally, there is the possibility of a hardware failure in the PS4. I had a PS4 have to go back for repair due to sudden disk eject for no reason. I think it had to do with electrostatic buildup on the case shell causing the capacitive sense eject button to mistakenly activate. Once I got Sony to agree to the repair, it was pretty painless to send back. They send you a box to use to ship to them. Took about a week.
Thanks, guys. I'm clueless about this stuff. The equipment is the same, I just moved the Comcast router and other equipment to a new house. The only change I made was switching to wifi from LAN.toxicavenger wrote:^^^This. I bet you have some 2.4 ghz issues. We had it for 6 months and comcast couldn't figure it out. So after multiple discounts from them I changed my wifi to 5 ghz. Problem solved. http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/ ... p/44866767
http://community.us.playstation.com/t5/ ... p/45234509
I did try hooking it up in the same room as the router. I got a stronger wifi signal, but it didn't fix the issue. I'll try temporarily hooking it up with a LAN today to see if that changes anything.
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Re: Any PlayStation experts?
That's the right first step, plug it in and eliminate WiFi as the issue.
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If it works plugged in directly to the router then you do have wifi issues. I have some powerline adapters you can have to get it working. Here is some info on them http://www.techradar.com/news/networkin ... now-930691
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You could also do a MoCA network through your cable coax. Although some coax networks have splitters that inadvertently filter out the MoCA frequencies.
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Any luck using a cabled connection Chris?
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I have a WIFI extender in the house and it's located outside my son's room... this helps his connection, or so he claims...
I wish the 2 we have in the house didn't work so I could stream a movie or get work email quicker.... instead of throwing them away like you say, I'd like to smash the ones we have over the kids heads.... massive waste of time.
I wish the 2 we have in the house didn't work so I could stream a movie or get work email quicker.... instead of throwing them away like you say, I'd like to smash the ones we have over the kids heads.... massive waste of time.
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Re: Any PlayStation experts?
I've been too busy to try. Hopefully I'll get to it tonight.jeckyll wrote:Any luck using a cabled connection Chris?
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Re: Any PlayStation experts?
Problem solved. Apparently the WiFi signal wasn't strong enough for this cinderblock Florida house. I got one of those power line networks like T posted and it did the trick. Thanks for the help.
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Glad to hear that you solved the problem.CGSshorty wrote:Problem solved. Apparently the WiFi signal wasn't strong enough for this cinderblock Florida house. I got one of those power line networks like T posted and it did the trick. Thanks for the help.
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