{"id":3865,"date":"2022-07-15T13:05:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T17:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/?p=3865"},"modified":"2023-05-30T13:30:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:30:15","slug":"ps5-download-speed-limiting-factors-how-to-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/ps5-download-speed-limiting-factors-how-to-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"PS5 Max Download Speed &#8211; Limiting Factors &#8211; How to Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:64.713541666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:132.64248704663%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:49.51171875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) is truly a next-generation console offering enhanced performance over previous generations. Thanks to SSD storage, games load in a fraction of the time, and download speeds have increased significantly. Although the PS5 has built-in WiFi 6. if you want to truly get the fastest download speed, you will need to use a wired connection. What factors affect download speed on your Sony PS5?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PS5 has a gigabit ethernet port which means that 945 Mbps is the theoretical max speed that is possible on PS5. However, most people will never see downloads at 945 Mbps on their PS5 for a number of reasons. There are a number of factors that can affect your download speed on PS5. PS5 max download speed will vary from location to location and based on how crowded Sony&rsquo;s servers are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"PS5 Max Download Speed\" class=\"wp-image-6990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='576'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"PS5 Max Download Speed\" class=\"wp-image-6990 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1024x576.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PS5-Max-Download-Speed.webp 1920w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PS5 Max Download Speed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc12\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>PS5 Max Internet Speed<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#your-internet-connection-speed\">Your Internet Connection Speed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wired-ethernet-vs-wi-fi\">Wired ethernet vs Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#play-station-network-psn-server-speed\">PlayStation Network (PSN) Server Speed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#other-internet-traffic-on-your-network\">Other Internet Traffic On Your Network  <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-speed-up-ps-5-downloads\">How to Speed Up PS5 Downloads <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#restart-your-ps-5\">Restart Your PS5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#upgrade-your-internet-service\">Upgrade Your Internet Service<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#switch-to-a-wired-ethernet-connection\">Switch to a Wired Ethernet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#upgrade-your-router\">Upgrade Your Router<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Your internet connection speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wired ethernet vs Wi-Fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How busy the PlayStation Network (PSN) servers are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other internet traffic on your network  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-1024x662.png\" alt=\"Speed Test\" class=\"wp-image-922\" width=\"768\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-960x620.png 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-1080x698.png 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2.png 1091w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-1024x662.png.webp\" alt=\"Speed Test\" class=\"wp-image-922 lazyload\" width=\"768\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-1024x662.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-300x194.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-768x496.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-960x620.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2-1080x698.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2.png.webp 1091w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Capture-2.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-internet-connection-speed\">Your Internet Connection Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get this one out of the way first. This is the elephant in the room. If you want fast downloads, you need a fast internet connection.&nbsp;Your internet connection speed is very likely the reason that downloads on your PS5 are so slow. The best way to find out what your internet speeds are is to run an internet speed test on your computer or smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Speed Test - 2022 - A Network Administrator Weighs In\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v0lgfqDxDPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have tested your internet speed, you will know what the max speed you will be able to get on your PS5 potentially is. If this speed is significantly lower than what your internet subscription is for, reach out to your internet service provider (ISP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the speed you get when you run the speed test is what you are paying for and it is still too slow, you have a few options. The first is to call your ISP and ask if you can upgrade your service. Often times this is highly affordable and requires no visit from a service tech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to find a different internet service provider. If there are non in your area, you may want to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/starlink-gaming-what-you-need-to-know\/\">Starlink Internet Service<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you may need to adjust your expectations a little bit. If you are getting speeds of 100 Mbps or higher, your likely do not need to upgrade your internet service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that file sizes are measured in bytes, and internet connection speeds are measured in bits. There are 8 bits in a byte. That means that if you download a 1-gigabyte file with a 100-megabit-per-second internet connection, it will take about 80 seconds. If you were unaware of the difference between bits and bytes, you might have thought something was wrong with your internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wired-ethernet-vs-wi-fi\">Wired ethernet vs Wi-Fi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an internet subscription of 100 Mbps or higher (especially one 300 Mbps or higher) the Wi-Fi connection between your PS5 and your router may be limiting your speed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/does-ps5-have-wifi-6\/\">PS5 has Wi-Fi 6<\/a>. However, the Wi-Fi performance on PS5 is surprisingly poor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wi-Fi chip used on the PS5 struggles to connect at speeds greater than 300 Mbps, even in close range of your router. If you are further from your router, your speeds will be even lower. If you are connecting on the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band you are further lowering your speeds to 50 Mbps or less. Use the 5GHz band if at all possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the fastest speeds, you will need to use an ethernet cable to connect your PS5 to your router. If you do not use an ethernet cable to connect your PS5, you are not getting the fastest speeds possible. Also, be sure that the cable you are using is in good condition and not physically damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If running an ethernet cable is impractical for your setup, look into other options, such as MoCA or powerline networking. Both can offer performance that is better than Wi-Fi and require running no cables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using ethernet will also improve the stability of games and reduce your latency by several milliseconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WiFi vs Ethernet Gaming - THE REAL TRUTH\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qrIgZgjEofk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"play-station-network-psn-server-speed\">PlayStation Network (PSN) Server Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download speed is also limited by the server you are downloading from. Generally, the Sony PSN servers offer relatively fast downloads. However, this can vary greatly depending on how many people are connected at the same time. The PSN has only so much bandwidth that must be distributed to everyone who is connected to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During peak hours or when a new popular game is released, it is normal to see slower speeds. Keep in mind that apart from choosing to download at a different time. There is nothing you can do about this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a fast internet connection, this is more likely to be the case for you. Generally, downloads from the PSN servers max out at about 600 Mbps. This means that you are downloading 75 mega<strong>bytes<\/strong> of data per second. Keep in mind that file sizes are measured in bytes, and internet connection speeds are measured in bits. There are 8 bits in a byte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your internet connection is less than 200 Mbps, the servers you are downloading from are unlikely to be slowing down your downloads any further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"PS5 Download Speed \" class=\"wp-image-2414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"PS5 Download Speed \" class=\"wp-image-2414 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/playstation-5656248_1280-1-1.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-internet-traffic-on-your-network\">Other Internet Traffic On Your Network  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have other downloads running at the same time or other people using your internet connection at the same time, this can also affect your download speeds. For example, a 4K Netflix stream can easily consume 25 Mbps of bandwidth alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are streaming, downloading other files, or using doing other things with your internet connection, it could be affecting the speed of your downloads on PS5. This is especially going to be noticeable if your internet connection speed is less than 50 &ndash; 100 Mbps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-speed-up-ps-5-downloads\">How to Speed Up PS5 Downloads <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Restart Your PS5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade Your Internet Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to a Wired Ethernet Connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade Your Router<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"restart-your-ps-5\">Restart Your PS5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just started noticing slower than normal download speeds on your PS5, the first thing to try is restarting your PlayStation 5 console. This can oftentimes fix the issue without any further action. However, it is equally likely that this will not resolve your slow download speeds and you will need to move on down the list of things to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upgrade-your-internet-service\">Upgrade Your Internet Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get this one out of the way first. This is the elephant in the room. If you want fast downloads, you need a fast internet connection. All other tricks and tips make no difference if your internet service plan is slow as molasses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is set a reasonable expectation. If you are paying for 25 Mbps of download speed, you will not get blazing-fast downloads on a Sony PS5 console. It is just not possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 25 Mbps, a 50-gigabyte download will take 4 hours 30 minutes under perfectly ideal conditions with no other internet usage. Throw in a Netflix stream and some Windows updates downloading in the background, and this can quickly jump up to 10+ hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want fast downloads, 200 Mbps is the lowest you will want to go. 300 Mbps is an ideal target for most people. If you have multiple people using the connection, you may want to go even higher. If you have multiple providers available in your region, you will generally want either a&nbsp;cable or fiber internet service.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/is-dsl-good-for-gaming\/\">DSL speeds are simply not competitive these days.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have DSL, I would strongly recommend looking into other options. It may not be possible in all cases as some locations do not have access to this kind of speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that is the case, unfortunately, you will need to adjust your expectations. There are some other things you can do to optimize your download speed, but ultimately you can&rsquo;t go any faster than the speed you get from your internet service provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space X&nbsp;has launched Starlink satellite internet service,&nbsp;which provides a great alternative to DSL for many. As of June 2023, Starlink has millions of subscribers and is growing by the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading your internet service is generally the single best thing you can do to increase your download speed and is often the only solution. If you already have an internet connection of 500 Mbps or higher, move on to the next tip.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71OpHbcX8ZL._AC_SL1350_-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"PS5 Increase Download Speed\" class=\"wp-image-977\" width=\"193\" height=\"256\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71OpHbcX8ZL._AC_SL1350_-770x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"PS5 Increase Download Speed\" class=\"wp-image-977 lazyload\" width=\"193\" height=\"256\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71OpHbcX8ZL._AC_SL1350_-e1614819764899.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"switch-to-a-wired-ethernet-connection\">Switch to a Wired Ethernet Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the ability to connect your PS5 via ethernet and are currently connected wirelessly, stop right now and make the switch. This is the second most important step to increasing your download speed in most cases and the most important in some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the router is in the same room as your console, it is really easy. It is also straightforward if your home is already prewired for ethernet. If you fit into either of these scenarios, using ethernet is a no-brainer at all. You have the golden ticket and just need to make use of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an existing ethernet connection near your console but another device is plugged into it, the best thing to do would be to purchase a small 5-port ethernet switch and then connect both devices. This is extremely simple and requires absolutely no configuration at all. For less than $30, you will be able to connect your PS5 to ethernet without disconnecting your other device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1024x507.jpg\" alt=\"Ethernet Switch PS5\" class=\"wp-image-1925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1024x507.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-960x476.jpg 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1080x535.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1200x594.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1024x507.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ethernet Switch PS5\" class=\"wp-image-1925 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1024x507.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-300x149.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-768x380.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-960x476.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1080x535.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches-1200x594.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Network_switches.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ethernet Switch PS5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upgrade-your-router\">Upgrade Your Router<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your router is on the older side or does not support the 5 GHz band, you may want to consider replacing it. This can make a large difference in many cases. Avoid routers with gaming in the name. They are not necessary and generally cost substantially more for little to no benefit. There are three levels of setups regarding routers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Level 1 is your average consumer-grade router from brands such as Netgear, Linksys, TP-Link, and Belkin. They will work well enough for a lot of people, particularly in smaller homes with modest coverage needs. Generally, this is the least expensive option and the simplest to configure. It also generally offers the lowest performance and will not work optimally in a larger home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Level 2 is a consumer-grade mesh WiFi system. Mesh has been a growing trend in the networking industry and has found its way into the consumer market. If you want a simple to-set-up solution that can cover a larger home, a mesh solution is likely a good fit for you. Generally, performance is better than with a basic router, and the coverage is much larger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a room that struggles with coverage switching to a mesh WiFi system will likely solve it. Generally, the cost is a bit higher than a basic router. However, if you have a larger home and need the coverage, this extra cost will be well worth it to most people, especially if they are gamers. Popular mesh WiFi systems include the Google Nest WiFI, Netgear Orbi, and Amplifi Alien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FccOes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recommended Router for Larger Homes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-Whole-Tri-Band-System-RBK752\/dp\/B086HJXKJJ?crid=1R0Y9JV5HK1RT&amp;keywords=mesh%2Bwifi&amp;qid=1641578303&amp;sprefix=mesh%2Bwifi%2Caps%2C77&amp;sr=8-14&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=turbospeednet-20&amp;linkId=f81eafebce9c1694b106bf250689a853&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B086HJXKJJ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=turbospeednet-20&amp;language=en_US\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B086HJXKJJ&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=turbospeednet-20&amp;language=en_US\" alt=\"\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Level 3 is a commercial-grade router and accompanying access point(s). This is the optimal setup for anyone who wants the absolute best performance. Surprisingly the cost can be quite comparable to a quality mesh solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup will give you the absolute fastest speeds and the most stable ping. It also allows for expanding the reach of the network by installing additional wireless access points. This is really the key to this setup. You are separating out the routing and wireless into separate devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This means that you can put your router where it needs to be and put the wireless access point(s) closer to where you are going to use the WiFi. The biggest downside to this setup is also an upside. This is the complexity and customizability of the setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can configure things how you want them, and the options are nearly limitless. That comes at the expense of a steeper learning curve. However, I would not let that get in the way. There are many articles and tutorial videos that show step-by-step how to set up a network from beginning to end. It is also a great opportunity to educate yourself a little deeper into the workings of the technology we use in our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many brands that are available in this category. Some popular choices that represent a great value for the money include MikroTik, Ubiquiti, and pfSense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubiquiti, in particular, offers a great line of products for someone looking to get their feet wet into business-grade networking products at an affordable price. Their Unifi line is relatively user-friendly, and there are many tutorials online showing how to configure them on a home network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost is actually similar to a mesh WiFi system and offers much greater flexibility and expandability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Max Download speeds on PS5 are determined by a number of factors. You can&rsquo;t go any faster than the slowest link in the chain. This slowest link could be your internet connection, Wi-Fi signal, PSN servers, or several other factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) is truly a next-generation console offering enhanced performance over previous generations. 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