I have a 300/20 connection now. The problem is when I download a game or update, I'm limited to 100mbps. But, if I download 3 games at once, they all download at 100mbps. It seems to be a load balancing thing. This is not ok due to it being very rare that I would download 3 games at once, but instead I would prefer the 1 game to download at 300mbps. I have an open NAT type, static IP, and am using Google DNS servers. I have a feeling there is a software filter limiting bandwidth on a single download. Any info or suggestions?
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For any would be Googler's.
Yada yada yada PS4 internal configuration sucks and their download packet size is determined by how far away the server is.
Meaning, the farther away the server is, the smaller chunks of data it's going to request.
The closer the server is, the larger the chunks of data (faster download).
Here's how to fix it. Use a proxy on your PC locally to trick the PS4 into thinking 'Hey this server is 2 feet away! LET'S LET HER RIP!'
- Windows: http://www.youngzsoft.net/ccproxy/
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Install your proxy software and then configure your PS4 to use it. The proxy IP address you set on the PS4 will be the local IP address of your pc running the proxy software.
192.168.0.1
or similar.Voila, now you can download super fast. I went from 600kbps to 29 megabytes download per second. Downloaded Destiny entirely in like 9 minutes.
Hope this helps!
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If you own a PS4, you probably would’ve already faced a lot of slow downloads. Ever since the PS4’s launch back in 2013, people have been complaining about the slow download speeds on their consoles, usually over WiFi. Even consumers who have high speed internet connections in their homes are facing throttled speeds on their PS4 systems. This results in game download times being directly affected. So, today we’ll be letting you know a potential fix to this problem to boost your connection speed. Well, without further ado, let’s take a look at how to improve the download speed on your PS4:
Change DNS and MTU Settings On PS4
Note: I tested this on a PS4 Pro system while downloading Horizon Zero Dawn because the speeds were unbearable. After doing the following procedure, my speed was almost doubled and the ETA was reduced by half. However, this procedure may or may not solve everyone’s issues.
By default, the DNS and MTU settings are set to automatic for your internet connection on the PlayStation 4. We need to change those manually now. In order to do that, simply follow the steps below:
- Click the “Briefcase” icon on the home screen of your PS4 system to go to the console’s settings.
- Click on Network -> Set Up Internet Connection. Now if you’re making use of Ethernet for a wired connection to the Internet, choose “Use a LAN Cable”. Else, choose “Use Wi-Fi”.
- You will now be asked to either choose “Easy” or “Custom” mode to set up your internet connection. Click on Custom.
- For IP Address Settings, click on “Automatic“.
- Now, for DHCP Host Name, click on “Do Not Specify“.
- You’ll now be asked to choose the DNS settings. Click on “Manual“.
- You should now enter your Primary and Secondary DNS. You can use either Google DNS or OpenDNS for this procedure. Use either of the following:
Google DNS:
Primary DNS – 8.8.8.8
Secondary DNS – 8.8.4.4
Primary DNS – 8.8.8.8
Secondary DNS – 8.8.4.4
OpenDNS:
Primary DNS – 208.67.222.22
Secondary DNS – 208.67.220.220
Primary DNS – 208.67.222.22
Secondary DNS – 208.67.220.220
- Once done, click on Next to proceed to MTU settings. Here, click on “Manual“.
- Type 1473 in the MTU menu. If that’s not accepted by your PS4, type in 1450. Click Next.
- Choose “Do Not Use” for Proxy Server. That’s it for the configuration process.
- Finally, click “Test Internet Connection“. Then, wait for the speed test to complete, it usually takes around a minute.
Ps4 Running Slow
Well, it’s as simple as that, you should notice a considerable improvement in your download speeds after you’ve done this. The reason why you get this improvement is because in certain areas, the ISP’s DNS servers may generally be crowded. Considering Google DNS and OpenDNS servers are two of the fastest DNS servers in the world, it will most certainly be faster than your ISP’s DNS servers. If the procedure didn’t work out for you, it’s something else that’s hindering your speeds.
Speeds: Before vs After
The WiFi network provides an internet speed of around 5-7 Mbps, so the improvement in speeds was quite significant in our case. The download speed almost doubled and the upload speed was almost 10 times better. While trying to download Horizon Zero Dawn game, we observed that the ETA was cut down by half after switching to Google’s DNS and MTU value set to 1473. You can see the results for yourself below:
Use Ethernet, Not Wi-Fi
If the above procedure doesn’t work for you, there’s probably something else that’s hindering your speeds. Using a WiFi network can affect your speeds as well, especially considering the fact that the standard PS4 supports only 2.4 GHz WiFi band, which is usually crowded. So, connecting directly using a LAN cable would be a much better option to improve your download speeds on the PS4.
SEE ALSO: 12 Best PS4 Apps You Should Install On Your Console
Use This Simple Tweak to Increase Download Speed on PS4
Well, the procedure is far from complicated and takes only a few minutes. So, if you’re one of those PS4 users facing slow internet speeds, try this procedure out and let us know how this has improved your download speeds. Also, while I tried this on the PS4 Pro, the method should work on the original PS4 and PS4 Slim. So, try it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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