Are you frustrated by hours-long game downloads on your PlayStation 5? With a simple setting change that many users are unaware of, it’s possible to increase PS5 download speeds and halve waiting times. This method can save you valuable hours, especially with large games.
Hidden Wi-Fi Setting for Increasing PS5 Download Speed
Out of the box, the PlayStation 5 is usually set to use the 2.4GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi connection. While this frequency offers wider coverage, it lags behind the 5GHz band in terms of speed. To noticeably increase your download speed, all you need to do is manually switch your console to the 5GHz Wi-Fi frequency. Many players report that their download speeds almost double after this simple change.
To change this setting, you can follow these steps:
- Go to Settings (gear icon in the upper right) from the PS5 main menu.
- Select the Network menu.
- Follow the path Settings > Set up Internet Connection.
- Hover over your saved Wi-Fi network, press the Options button, and select ‘Forget’.
When setting up your network, press the Options button when the available networks are listed and select ‘5 GHz Only’ from the Wi-Fi Frequency Bands menu.
Reconnect to your network.
After this process, you can verify that your console is connected to the 5GHz band from the connection status screen. This process, which takes a few minutes, can completely change your game download experience in the long run.
While the 5GHz frequency offers higher speeds, it may not be a perfect solution for every situation. Its biggest disadvantage is that it has a shorter range compared to 2.4GHz. If there are multiple walls between your modem and your PS5 console, or if the devices are on different floors, the signal may weaken. This can cause connection drops instead of increased speed. Therefore, it is very important to consider the location of your modem.
Of course, using an Ethernet cable is still the best solution for the most stable and fastest connection. However, for players who do not have wired access, setting up 5GHz Wi-Fi is a great and practical alternative to shorten download times.
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