How to Connect a PS4 to Hotel WiFi

There is nothing better than playing online games to forget the boredom of having to stay in a hotel room. However, if you want to connect your PS4 to your hotel's Wi-Fi but forget to bring your personal hotspot, you may have some problems with the hotel's network security. This article gives you a few simple ways to connect your PS4 to your hotel's network using a wired or wireless connection. If you're still having problems connecting your PS4 to your hotel's Wi-Fi, scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn how to use a custom server that helps you bypass hotel network security.

Connect your PS4 to your hotel's wireless network

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Open 'Settings' on PS4. After starting the PS4, you will see the main screen. Here, the 'Settings' tab is displayed in the far right corner, right in front of the power icon.

Select 'Network' in the 'Settings' menu. Select 'Network' next to the globe icon and in the middle of the settings list.

Click 'Set Up Internet Connection'. This is the third option displayed on the 'Network' screen.

Select 'Wi-Fi', then select 'Easy'. By selecting 'easy', your PS4 will let you skip the steps involved in advanced network setup.

Select the hotel's Wi-Fi name from the list of available networks. Many hotels set up networks for guests and employees, so you need to choose the option for guests. You'll probably find a card with Wi-Fi network information in your room; if not, call reception for assistance.

Some hotels also require a password to make network connections. In this case, you will enter the password provided to the guest by the hotel.

Select the 'Test Internet' menu under 'Network'. This is the third option on the screen. The PS4 will conduct an internet check. The check may fail when you use the hotel's Wi-Fi, but don't worry. The next step will help you fix the problem.

If the test is successful, you can play the game online!

Go to PS4's browser. Find 'Library' on the home screen. Select 'Applications' on the left side of the home screen, just below 'Games'. Next, select 'Internet Browser'.

Click the address bar at the top of the browser. Enter the name of any website. For example, type 'wikihow.com'. Select 'Enter'. You will be redirected to the hotel's homepage to access the network.

Enter your login information on the hotel website. You will enter the last name and room number. This page has been created to ensure that only hotel guests are allowed to access this internet.

Play games online. Now that you have a wireless network connection, enjoy the fun. You can also return to the 'Test Internet' page on the 'Network' menu, if you want to test the connection.

If you are still having problems accessing the network, try the method at the end of the article to learn how to use a custom server.

Connect to the hotel's Wi-Fi network with an Ethernet cable

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Connect the PS4 to the ethernet port in the hotel room with an ethernet cable. The PS4's ethernet port is located on the back of the device. Many hotel rooms are equipped with a guest ethernet port, but you will have to find the location of that port yourself. The ethernet port may be on a desk or behind a television in a hotel room.

If you don't have an ethernet cable, you can call reception to ask if the hotel can provide one for you.

Find the 'Settings' bar on the PS4. The 'Settings' tab displays in the far right corner of the home screen, right in front of the power icon.

Select 'Network' from the 'Settings' menu. The 'Network' option has a globe icon next to it, and is part of the PS4 settings list.

Select 'Set Up Internet Connection'. This is the third option on the 'Network' screen.

Select 'Use a LAN Cable', then select 'Easy'. The PS4 will automatically connect to the hotel's network. Enter the guest password to gain access to the network, if requested by the PS4.

Select 'Test Internet' in the 'Network' menu. This is the third option on the screen. The PS4 will perform a network test. If the check fails, the next step will help you fix the problem.

If the check is successful, you can continue to play the game online.

Go to your PS4's browser. Return to the main screen, and open the 'Library' tab. Select 'Applications' on the left side of the screen, just below 'Games'. Next, select 'Internet Browser.'

Click the address bar above the PS4 browser. Type the name of any website, such as 'wikihow.com', then select 'Enter'. You will be redirected to the hotel's internet access page.

Enter login information on the hotel website. You will enter the last name and room number. This is a page created to identify network visits for hotel guests.

Play games online. Now the PS4 can download games, play games online and stream from the internet. You can also return to the 'Test Internet' page on the 'Network' menu if you want to test the connection.

If this method doesn't work, try the next step to use a custom server.

Connect to hotel Wi-Fi using a custom server

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Access the 'Network' page from the 'Settings' menu. You have reached this page by doing one of the two simple steps above.

Click 'Set Up Internet Connection'. This is the third option on the 'Network' screen.

Select 'Use Wi-Fi', then select 'Custom'. You will be redirected to a page with a list of available networks. Select the guest network, and enter the guest Wi-Fi password, if required by the console.

By using a custom server, you bypass your hotel's blocking settings for your PS4's network access. You will be moving the server that the PS4 is connecting to to a public server instead of the hotel's, so that you can connect to the internet.

Change the DNS settings for the Wi-Fi server. This is the step to move the server the game console is connecting to to Google's public servers. When PS4 redirects you to the server setup page, choose from the following options:

IP address settings : Automatic
DHCP host name (DHCP Domain) : Do Not Specify (None)
DNS settings : Manual
Primary DNS (main DNS): 8.8.8.8
Secondary DNS (Secondary DNS): 8.8.4.4
MTU settings : Automatic
Proxy server : Do not use