Will hooking my ps4 up to the router

[JohnnyBoy3000]

Will hooking my ps4 up to the router slow my wifi devices or create connection issues?

 

[gooberm]

This shouldn't cause any issues when the PS4 is off. If you have a slow connection it could affect performance when streaming since that takes a lot of bandwidth. There may actually be an increase in performance by having it wired in vs wireless!

 

[elbert]

Shouldn't other than the fact its not completeing with those devices and has a direct hard line to your bandwidth.

 

[JohnnyBoy3000]

I have trouble staying connected on my other devices when the ps4 is connected with the ethernet. Anyone know why that is? Also my ps3 in another room won't stream Netflix

 

[gooberm]

It could just be that you are in a busy location (NYC?) where the air traffic is hogged by all the other routers. Your best bet is going to be wired connections as much as possible or a better router with 5Ghz if you don't already have one. The more wired devices the less interference.. What internet speeds do you have?

 

[JohnnyBoy3000]

It could just be that you are in a busy location (NYC?) where the air traffic is hogged by all the other routers. Your best bet is going to be wired connections as much as possible or a better router with 5Ghz if you don't already have one. The more wired devices the less interference.. What internet speeds do you have?

I have up to 50 mbps which is usually 34mbps and an upload speed of 10mbps

 

[gooberm]

Ok. Then the issue is definitely the connections you have. Do you live in a crowded area? That can cause a lot of issues with wireless.

 

[JohnnyBoy3000]

Ok. Then the issue is definitely the connections you have. Do you live in a crowded area? That can cause a lot of issues with wireless.

Its just a normal neighborhood with houses. I don't live next to any apartments. Thanks for helping me out.

 

[gooberm]

Its just a normal neighborhood with houses. I don't live next to any apartments. Thanks for helping me out.

No problem! I would suggest asking your provider for a better router since it's not adequate for your space. They will usually do that for free if they haven't given you a new one in a while.