A quick google search shows people with the same problem all using pretty lengthy network cables.
Playstation 4 pro lan cable not connected.
To put it simply the software in your ps4 is not recognizing an active ethernet connection.
Use a wired connection.
For playstation 4 on the playstation 4 a gamefaqs message board topic titled a lan cable is not connected.
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.
Select settings network set up internet connection and then follow the on screen instructions to configure network settings.
Try connecting your ps4 system to your router directly using an ethernet lan cable.
Shut down or pause other devices and applications running on your network such as.
Connecting with a lan cable for a wired connection select use a lan cable.
Make sure your ethernet cable is securely plugged into the network connector on the playstation console and your internet provider modem.
Card alternative solutions from ps4 forums.
But it really is.
It s most likely the length.
Try a different lan cable and find out if the issue is resolved.
Thanks for the a2a.
You can use either wi fi or a lan ethernet cable or to connect your ps4 system to the internet.
I was having issues with my wifi connection so i switched to a lan cable.
Just because it works on your pc doesn t mean the issue still can t be in your cable or router.
Custom select network enter password automatically saved if you are already using this network ip address settings automatic.
The cable works on other devices but it is not recognized by my ps4.
Cloud backup or sync applications.
Use only an ethernet cable compatible with 10base t 100base tx or 1000base t networks.
My ps4 says to connect a lan cable when i am setting up network settings but it is plugged into both the ps4 and router.
This solution was posted in the playstation 4 forums and may help you.
Make sure to use the shortest ethernet cable you can no longer than 25 feet.
Why does my ps4 say lan cable not connected.
I know cat7 works with my ps4 pro which would have the same port as the ps4 slim.
The lan port is a method of connecting the ps4 to the internet via a wire known as an e.
I know someone who used a cat6 to transfer data between the regular ps4 and the ps4 pro so generally support is all there.
