Click each step to see the action. You can also click the picture or use the arrow keys.

  • 1.

    Ensure the PlayStation is turned off fully.

    For more information see the Turning the console off completely topic.
  • 2.

    Locate the Ethernet socket on the back of the PS5.

  • 3.

    Attach one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet socket on the PS5.

    Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable into a modem or router.

  • 4. Turn on the PS5.
  • 5.

    From the Home screen, scroll to Settings and press the X button.

  • 6.

    Scroll to Network and press the X button.

  • 7. Scroll to Settings.
  • 8.

    Press the Right button, scroll to Connect to the Internet and press the X button.

  • 9.

    Scroll to Set up Internet Connection and press the X button.

  • 10.

    Scroll to Set Up Wired LAN and press the X button.

  • 11.

    Scroll to Connect and press the X button.

  • 12.

    The console will now connect to the network.

  • 13.

    Press the Circle button.

  • 14.

    Press the Left button, scroll up to Connection Status.

  • 15.

    Press the Right button, scroll to Test Internet Connection and press the X button.

  • 16.

    Your console will now test the internet connection.

  • 17. Your Wired Network connection has been set up.