PS5 Can’t Connect to this Network and Slow WiFi Issue

If you are having issue with PS5 cant connect to this network or slow wifi issues or PS5 wifi keeps disconnecting or lagging or any other wifi internet related issues then you can fix them on your own by performing power cycle and check your wifi signals and troubleshoot ps5 home network issues.

PS5 Cant connect to this network and Slow WiFi issue

Keep everything updated on PS5

Run a network speed test in your PS5 to troubleshoot

Move the PS5 closer to the router

Turn off your PS5 and Turn on After 30 Seconds

Power cycle your network equipment (Modem or router)

Check PSN server status 

Check for WiFi Signal interference

Troubleshoot your local home network 

Have your PS5 repaired to fix PS5 Cant connect to this network

Keep everything Updated on PS5 (Play Station Digital Edition)

WiFi problems can happen  for a lot of things and of them is having an outdated firmware. Make sure that you check for any available updates for your PS5 before you proceed with your troubleshooting.

Run a network speed test in your PS5 

In order to know your download and upload speeds as well as other network information. The  one of the first things that you must do is to run a network test on your Ps5. After the test take note of your download and upload the speeds to see if they are within the range of your internet speed plan. If the results are way too slow continue with the rest of the troubleshooting steps.

Turn off your PS5 and Turn on After 30 Seconds

Sometimes all it takes to fix a connection problem is to refresh the system to do that. Simply turn off your playstation 5 unplug it from the power source for 30 seconds and power it back on.

Power cycle your network equipment (Modem or router)

Just like with your PS5 console your modem or router or both can benefit. A lot from a full power cycle. So try doing the same exact steps to your modem slash router by. Unplug it for 30 seconds and see if  that will fix the problem.

Check PSN server status 

If doing the basic solutions has not helped  you, the next move is to ensure that the problem is not something outside your control. Such as PSN server issue. Visit the official psn status page here to know if there’s any outage or maintenance in your region.

Check for WiFi Signal interference

Having an internet connection problem due to slow WiFi can also because of Signal interference. Fixing this aspect of the problem is tricky and requires a lot of time and effort. The signal coming from your router can be effected by a number of things like proximity to other WiFi networks. Materials between devices conditions of the hardware etc. Since most wireless devices are still reliant on 2.4 gigahertz. We recommend that you use the 5 gigahertz band instead. If you router has this capability to lessen the chances of channel issues and overall signal quality. If there is a thick concrete wall between your router and ps5 then can be the reason for your slow WiFi problem as well. Find a way to give your ps5 a good line of sight to the router to improve your connection speed.  

Move the PS5 closer to the router

If you can’t seem to fix the problem at this point try see if moving the ps5 closer to your router will help.

Troubleshoot your local home network 

If you can experience slow WiFi issues during certain times of a day. It’s possible that there’s a bottleneck somewhere in your line that causes the problem. Too many peoples using the internet during the evening. When almost everyone is on their mobiles watching movies playing or browsing can slow down you ISP’s overall network preference.

Get help from your ISP

There are some network problems that you cannot fix on your own. so for example if you find out that you have a low bandwidth issue you may need to upgrade your internet plan. For those using older network equipment. Slow WiFi issue may be fixed by replacing the router with a new model. Since there’s  no universal way to know what may be the cause of a certain Wi-Fi issue for everyone. We recommend that you seek helps from your ISP.

Have your PS5 repaired to fix PS5 Cant connect to this network and Slow WiFi issue

If your PS5 continues to experience slow. WiFi despite having done all the recommendations you must consider getting help from Sony. Visit the nearest Sony service center in your area. So you can schedule a repair appointment or contact sony’s playstation support.

What to do if you can’t fix slow WiFi (Workaround)

If you think that you have a console problem and may need to send it in. You can temporarily connect it directly to the router using an ethernet cable. Using a wire setup is not only faster it can also eliminate factors that can cause signal interference an ethernet cable connection can be messy so if you still want to have a permanent fix. You should go ahead and have the console repaired by sony.