For example, you can do this if you have a PS5. It would also be valid with any other or even if you are going to play with the computer or mobile. After all, any device connected to the network can work better or worse depending on certain aspects that should be reviewed.
Improve the connection on the game console
Perhaps you have noticed that you do not receive good signal on the game console, that the games are cut or it does not go well in general. This is quite common, especially when the speed reaching you is very limited. But don’t worry, since you can usually solve it easily.
Increase coverage
If you’re connecting via Wi-Fi, the problem is probably weak coverage. Therefore, trying to increase that coverage is essential to ensure that it works better, that the signal reaches further and, ultimately, that you do not have so many problems playing on the Internet. The distance to the router is the main factor to consider.
Now, how to improve the wifi coverage to use the game console? There are several options. You can use wireless repeaters, Mesh systems or PLC devices. You could even simply change the location of the router, so that the signal reaches the game console better.
The goal is for the game console to receive a better signal. Instead of connecting directly to the router, which can be very far away, using an intermediate device could achieve more stable, optimal coverage. You will have fewer problems to navigate, connect and play online.
Beware of interference
could have interference negatively affect the Wi-Fi signal. For example, you may have devices that use Bluetooth. By working on the 2.4 GHz frequency, it could affect Wi-Fi and that will cause it to go wrong and appear outages. Even household appliances, such as the microwave, could affect it.
To prevent this from happening, it is best to place the game console in an area that is as isolated as possible. A common mistake is to put it next to the television, but of course there can be interference there simply with Bluetooth headphones and other devices. Move it away a bit and you may notice an improvement.
Use network cable if possible
If you’re connecting wirelessly, you might also think about using network wire. This offers greater stability and, at least normally, greater speed. However, you will not always be able to use it. It will be necessary to have compatible devices and also to have the installation ready so that there is cable.
In case you connect by network cable, it is very important that you choose one with guarantees. Use a Gigabit Ethernet cable, so that the speed is correct and there are fewer problems. With this you will really improve the connection of the game console.
Maybe you can’t connect the console directly to the router, because it may be far away and you don’t want to install to bring LAN cable from one place to another. In this case, what we recommend is that you install PLC devices. The connection will go through the electrical wiring to a socket near the TV and game console. From there, you can now connect both devices via network cable.
Make settings adjustments
The game console itself may have different settings that you could modify. It is usually found in Advanced Options and there you can, among other things, change the DNS. You can try different ones to see if it improves the speed and stability of the network. You could also manually assign an IP address and change other values.
This is not necessarily going to improve the signal, but it is something that you can keep in mind just in case. If you see that it’s not going as it should, just go to the settings in the settings and check that everything is fine and you don’t have to change something to make it better.
In short, as you can see, you may have problems with the game console when using it on the Internet. It is important that you take certain measures to try to improve the connection, have a higher speed and avoid annoying cuts. Just by making a few tweaks, you can have a major improvement.
