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Sony’s PS4 is notorious for slow download speeds, particularly the original 2014 model.
Quick Speed Up Tips
Queuing up multiple downloads on your PS4 has a similar effect.
Finally, don’t play online games while downloading in the background.
As you’ll see below, this will drastically limit your download speed.
you’re free to try this multiple times, especially if you notice the speed dip again.
Visit the PS4 options menu and scroll down to “Power Saving options” then tap X.
You will need to turn your PS4 on again to see the progress of your download.
Use a Wired Connection
Wireless networks can be slow and prone to interference.
For a far more stable connection connection, ditch wireless altogether and use an Ethernet cable instead.
If your router is close to your console, this is an easy fix.
But what if your PS4 and router are in different rooms, or on different floors?
Ethernet powerline adapters allow you to use the cables that are already in your walls.
We’ve coveredhow to set up a powerline web link in your own housein the past.
Check outReview Geek’s recommendations for powerline connection adaptersfor shopping ideas.
For many of us, wireless networks are the only option.
A proxy is like a gateway to the internet most commonly found on a corporate data pipe.
This is especially true for early PlayStation 4 models, which have notoriously flaky internet adapters.
The first thing you’ll need do is to download and run a proxy server on your local machine.
Windows users can use a free version ofCCProxy, while Mac users can use the free appSquidman.
Take note of the “IP Address” of your local machine.
Now launch Squidman and go to Squidman > Preferences at the top of the screen.
Take note of the “HTTP Port” under General.
Now punch the “Clients” tab.
You’ll need to add a range of IP addresses that can make use of your new proxy.
Now click “Save” then “Stop Squid” to stop the server.
Click “Start Squid” to start the server again.
You’re now ready to configure your PS4.
Keep in mind that your PS4 will need to use this proxy to reach the internet.
The DNS servers you use determine which servers are resolved when you enter a web address.
If you haven’t changed DNS servers, you’re using your service provider’s defaults.
Some users swear that changing DNS servers solved their PS4 download speed issues.
Others think it’s a placebo effect.
Some have theories that your choice of DNS servers affect which servers your console uses for downloads.
We don’t know for sure how this one works.
You don’t need to do this if you’ve already changed it on your router!
To change which DNS servers your PS4 is using:
Could the Problem Be Your Internet Speed?
When was the last time you tested your internet speed?
Test your connection using a laptop or desktop computer by going toSpeedtest.netor by downloading the Speedtest apps foriOSandAndroid.
It’s also worth testing multiple times, at different times of day, to better diagnose the issue.
