The PlayStation 4 is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, but it suffers from some annoying network issues. These can affect the original base console and the updated PS4 Pro and slim revisions released later in 2016.
The Problem With Wi-Fi
Wireless networking is both convenient and unreliable. Wireless technologies are susceptible to interference from competing networks and physical objects can severely impact Wi-Fi penetration.
Routers don’t last forever, and a wireless network that occasionally disconnects for no obvious reason may point to a problem with your network hardware. These devices are usually left on for 24 hours a day which produces a lot of heat. Many routers only last a few years before issues arise.
Wireless reception can vary due to a variety of factors. New neighbors setting up a wireless network next door on a competing…
