Of course, you’d hope that your digital downloads are just as fast, but that might not be the case – especially if your home Wi-Fi network outputs both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands as a single network. You’ll want to make sure that your console opts to connect to the faster 5GHz connection, but by default, it’ll usually select whichever has the strongest signal. Chances are, if you’re not in the same room as your router, it’ll default to the more reliable 2.4GHz. The good news is that there is a way to force the PS5 to connect to the faster 5GHz band, and we take you through the process right here.
How to force your PlayStation 5 to connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi
That’s it! Your PlayStation 5 should then automatically connect to the 5GHz band of your home Wi-Fi network, which should result in significant speed improvements compared to 2.4GHz. It is worth noting that 5GHz Wi-Fi doesn’t transmit quite as far as its low-frequency brethren, so if you find yourself struggling with connectivity post-change, it might be worth reconnecting to the 2.4GHz band instead – that, or invest in a decent powerline adapter!
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Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
