The lan port is a method of connecting the ps4 to the internet via a wire known as an e.
Playstation 4 pro lan cable not connected.
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Try connecting your ps4 system to your router directly using an ethernet lan cable.
I was having issues with my wifi connection so i switched to a lan cable.
But it really is.
The cable works on other devices but it is not recognized by my ps4.
To put it simply the software in your ps4 is not recognizing an active ethernet connection.
Shut down or pause other devices and applications running on your network such as.
It s most likely the length.
A quick google search shows people with the same problem all using pretty lengthy network cables.
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Content downloads on computers tablets and mobile devices.
Cloud backup or sync applications.
Try a different lan cable and find out if the issue is resolved.
I know someone who used a cat6 to transfer data between the regular ps4 and the ps4 pro so generally support is all there.
Why does my ps4 say lan cable not connected.
Select settings network set up internet connection and then follow the on screen instructions to configure network settings.
From the ps4 menu xmb scroll right to settings network set up internet connection select either wi fi or lan cable wired.
You can use either wi fi or a lan ethernet cable or to connect your ps4 system to the internet.
Make sure your ethernet cable is securely plugged into the network connector on the playstation console and your internet provider modem.
Connecting with a lan cable for a wired connection select use a lan cable.
For playstation 4 on the playstation 4 a gamefaqs message board topic titled a lan cable is not connected.
Make sure to use the shortest ethernet cable you can no longer than 25 feet.
I am also unable to connect to the internet on the ps4 using the lan cable when i go to setup internet connection then choose use a lan cable i then choose easy it goes to checking network environment then it goes to a screen telling me to connect a lan cable to the ps4 even when there is one connected.
The message lan cable not connected doesn t always mean that the cable isn t connected or that it is the cable but try to eliminate this first as it s the easiest.
Use a wired connection.
I know cat7 works with my ps4 pro which would have the same port as the ps4 slim.
Just because it works on your pc doesn t mean the issue still can t be in your cable or router.
