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Ps4 won't connect to upc wifi

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  • 21-06-2015 3:45pm
    #1
    Thibus
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I have had an awful time of things lately with trying to get online with my ps4.
    When I check status of connection I get a 96% signal strength, and then on a network test it just can't connect half the time and when I do, it's a very poor connection
    I have upc horizon which my ps3 seems to have no problems connecting to the net.

    Using an ethernet connection is not an option as the box is in another room and I can't hog that tv.
    Does anyone have any advice?
    I have heard of something called "homeplugs" are they of any use or are they a money racket?


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    zl1whqvjs75cdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,042 ✭✭✭zl1whqvjs75cdy


    I have home plugs for my ps3 and they work a dream. Wouldn't be without them again, nice quick connection and no lag. I play a lot of battlefield and call of duty etc so fast connection is good. I'd go for them.


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    Thibus
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭Thibus


    Will pick some up during the week so.
    Are they easy to set up, expensive?


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    zl1whqvjs75cdy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,042 ✭✭✭zl1whqvjs75cdy


    Like 40 I think from Amazon. And couldn't be easier to set up. Just hold one button on the front of it


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    Thibus
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭Thibus


    Brilliant, thanks.
    Will pick one up this week.
    Cheers


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    Umpalumpa
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Umpalumpa


    I had the same issue. Tried homplug but didn't give me the speed I hoped.ended up getting UPC to send me out a separate router which I connected it up to my ps4.
    If u try the homepugs I would buy them from Argos as if your not happy u can return them within 30 days for a refund


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    Thibus
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭Thibus


    Did UPC charge for the router?


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    Umpalumpa
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Umpalumpa


    Thibus wrote: »
    Did UPC charge for the router?

    Ye it was €40


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    Thibus
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭Thibus


    That thing worked a treat!
    Games are now playable.
    Thanks for the advice


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    Jjiipp79
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 374 ✭✭Jjiipp79


    I'm looking for fallout 3 on the PS3, if anyone knows where to get it cheap.

    Thanks


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    eddhorse
    Registered Users Posts: 5,781 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Jjiipp79 wrote: »
    I'm looking for fallout 3 on the PS3, if anyone knows where to get it cheap.

    Thanks

    Wrong thread methinks.

    This is relating to connectivity.


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    Narcissus
    Registered Users Posts: 776 ✭✭✭Narcissus


    Hey, I'm having similar issues recently with my ps4. Excuse my ignorance but how do the homeplugs work? Are they a wifi range extender ?


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    F1ngers
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,298 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Narcissus wrote: »
    Hey, I'm having similar issues recently with my ps4. Excuse my ignorance but how do the homeplugs work? Are they a wifi range extender ?

    Not an extender.
    They use the power lines in the house to connect directly to the router.


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    #14
    Thibus
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭Thibus


    They take about 2 mins to set up. Simple but effective. Can't recommend them highly enough


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