Preliminary information
Before going into the details of the procedure relating to how to connect LAN cable to PS4, I think it might interest you to know more about this possibility.
Well, when the console system refers to the LAN cable, refer to what you probably know as Ethernet cable, which is characterized by a connector, often semi-transparent (it is called RJ-45), square in shape that has a tab on the top and multi-colored threads on the inside.
LAN, in case you didn't know, stands for Local Area Network: term used to refer to local network. It would be the one that in your home includes all the devices that you connected to the router, to explain it in a very simple way.
LAN cables are generally included in the sales packages of modems / routers, TV Boxes and other devices that need to be connected to the Internet and can be purchased in all major electronics stores, both online and offline. Their prices are quite affordable but, beware, because they are not all the same.
The main differences you have to look at are there lunghezza (to be chosen exclusively based on the distance between your router and the console; if the distance is long, you can also think about buying Powerline adapters to bring the Internet signal to the room where the PlayStation resides using the power supply of your dwelling) and the category belonging to the cable itself.
Ethernet cables, in fact, are divided into various categories based on the amount of data they are able to transfer every second (indicated in Megabit / Gigabit per second and bandwidth, i.e. the maximum speed of data transfer at a given time on a specific connection, which instead is indicated in Mhz).
If you want to know more, I warmly invite you to read my tutorial on how to configure an Ethernet network, in which you can really find everything explained in great detail. Here, I will limit myself to recommending the purchase of cables CAT-6, CAT-7 or higher that is equipped with FTP shielding o STP.
On the length of the cable, I repeat, choose according to your needs, but do not overdo it: a cable that is too long could in fact lead to signal dispersion.
How to connect the LAN cable to the PS4
After explaining everything you need to know about the LAN / Ethernet cable, I think it's time to take action and connect it to your PlayStation 4.
Then turn the console and look for the Ethernet port, which you can recognize by the presence of the space for the "tab" facing down. On For PS4, this is thelast door to the right, next to the USB one. On PS4 Slim is the third door on the back (with written LAN), while on PS4 Fat (the first PlayStation 4) is the penultimate top right and there is directly the writing LAN, so you shouldn't struggle to find it.
Once you find the door, take the Ethernet cable, turn the "Tab" down, keep it pressed and insert the connector inside the connector slot. Generally, if everything has been done correctly, you should hear a "click", confirming that the cable is well connected.
Now, take theother end of the cable and connect it to yours modem / router or the Powerline adapter you have decided to use. The procedure for inserting the cable is similar to the one just illustrated for PS4.
Perfect, you have now successfully reached your goal and connected the LAN cable to the PlayStation 4. If your modem / router is configured correctly, your console can already access the internet.
How to check the PS4 connection
Once you've connected the Ethernet cable to your PS4 correctly, it's time to check if the internet connection works.
To do this, turn on the console, go to the upper toolbar e premium pulsating X of the controller on the voice Settings. So select the option first Network and later that Configure Internet Connection.
After that, press the button X of the pad first above the voice Use a network (LAN) cable and later on that Typical (unless you want to change DNS or other connection parameters). Finally, you just have to select the option Check Internet Connection and that's it: the system will check the connection of your console and provide you with all the necessary information.
Alternatively, you can use the option Check Internet Connection present in the menu Configure Internet Connection.
For more details on this procedure and in case you want to access the console's online features, I suggest you consult my guide on how to go on the Internet with PS4, in which I have explained everything you need to know about the possibilities offered by the console of Sony.
Just to give you quick directions, to play online and download titles you need a PlayStation Network account. You can create one from the path Settings> Account Management> Sign in to PlayStation Network and pressing on the item New to PlayStation Network? Create an account.
For the rest, you need to know that i paid online multiplayer titles they also require the subscription of a subscription called PlayStation Plus: for all the details on prices and operation of the service, I refer you to my tutorial on how to activate PlayStation Plus.
For the rest, I suggest you take a look at the page of my site dedicated to PlayStation 4, where you can find countless guides that could be for you.
How to connect LAN cable to PS4
