Ошибка nw 31297 2 на ps4 что делать

Перед нами распространенная ошибка NW-31297-2 на PS4, которая часто появляется при попытке подключиться к беспроводной точке доступа. Вместо подсоединения к сети, отображается сообщение: «Невозможно подключиться к сети Wi-Fi (NW-31297-2)». Обычно ошибка появляется сразу после ввода пароля к сети.

Известно, что ошибка встречается и на новой консоли, и на устройствах, которые давно работают с сетью. Нет точных сведений, что именно вызывает ошибку NW-31297-2. Часть пользователей думают, что проблему вызывает сама консоль и ее операционная система. Остальные склоняются к неполадкам на маршрутизаторе. Пусть точных причин нет, но способы исправления найти удалось. Большинство пользователей откликаются о них положительно.

В отзывах пользователи пишут, что им помогли следующие решения.

Метод 1: заново подключаемся к сети

От случайных ошибок операционной системы не застрахована ни одна консоль. Может быть проблема носит непредвиденный характер и будет исправлена после перезагрузки. Затем следует открыть раздел «Настройки», перейти в «Сеть» и выбрать «Установить соединение с Интернетом». Нередко такое простое действие спасает.

Метод 2: отключение устройств от Wi-Fi-сети

Разработчики из Sony, комментируя эту ошибку, рассказывали о том, что NW-31297-2 ошибка может появляться в силу перезагруженности Wi-Fi-сети. Логически понятно, если отключить несколько устройств, PlayStation 4 получит возможность подключиться к беспроводной точке доступа.

Метод 3: смена типа авторизации

Неполадку может вызывать способ аутентификации устройств в настройках роутера. Если сменить данный параметр, часто возобновляется нормальная работа консоли с интернетом. Для этого следует перейти в админ-панель роутера и выбрать «Настройки безопасности» или подобный раздел. там уже продуем заменить тип авторизации или убрать его вовсе. Например, если стоит WPA2-PSK рекомендуем попробовать WPA-PSK и наоборот.

Все перечисленные способы разрабатывались опытным путем, о них писали те, кто столкнулся с подобной ошибкой и смог ее исправить. Скорее всего это должно помочь и в большинстве других случаев.

Пытаясь в очередной раз подключить свою PS4 к беспроводной сети Wi-Fi, вы можете наткнуться на ошибку NW-31297-2, в сообщении которой будет утверждаться о невозможности подключения к Wi-Fi из-за, возможно, некорректно введенного пароля WPA для сети. Стоит упомянуть, что данная ошибка также способна появляться и на консолях PS4, которые впервые подключаются к Wi-Fi.

Существует ли конкретная причина данной ошибки? К сожалению, таковой нет, но в обсуждениях об ошибке NW-31297-2 наиболее часто всплывают две возможные причины: проблемы с ПО PS4 и проблемы с маршрутизатором пользователя. Именно от этих причин мы и будем отталкиваться в решении данной ошибки. Давайте этим и займемся.

Решение ошибки NW-31297-2 на PS4

Метод №1 Повторная попытка подключения к Wi-Fi сети

Если вы еще не предпринимали повторных попыток при соединении вашей PS4 к беспроводной сети, то мы рекомендуем вам попробовать осуществить это еще раз. Все дело в том, что ошибка NW-31297-2, в некоторых случаях, может возникать только единожды, являясь случайным багом в программном обеспечении консоли Sony.

Давайте на всякий случай рассмотрим, как подключиться к Wi-Fi сети на PS4. Для начала вам нужно пройти в «Настройки» консоли. Затем перейдите в раздел «Сеть» и выберите «Установить соединение с Интернетом». Далее выберите Подключение с использованием Wi-Fi (беспроводное соединение)→Использовать Wi-Fi→Простой. Снова попробуйте подключиться, введя WPA пароль от сети.

Пускай PS4 выполнит попытку соединения, и, возможно, ошибка NW-31297-2 на этот раз будет отсутствовать. Однако, если она все еще там, то это определенно не какой-то баг, который показал свое лицо единожды, и его нужно править определенными методами.

Метод №2 Отсоединение других устройств от беспроводной сети

Следующий метод посоветовали сами Sony на официальном сайте по поводу появления ошибки NW-31297-2: попробуйте отключить от Wi-Fi сети другие устройства, которые уже к ней подключены. Идея заключается в том, что ваша беспроводная сеть находится под большой нагрузкой со стороны иных устройств, и PS4 попросту не может подключиться из-за этого.

Отключите парочку устройств от сети, а затем снова попробуйте подключить PS4 к Wi-Fi. Если ошибка NW-31297-2 действительно возникала из-за перегрузки сети, то проблема должна была разрешиться. Если же нет – двигаемся дальше.

Метод №3 Смена аутентификации

Также существует мнение, что ошибка NW-31297-2 была вызвана проблемами аутентификации PS4 в Wi-Fi сети. Некоторые пользователи смогли разрешить данную проблему, просто сменив тип аутентификации в настройках безопасности Wi-Fi в параметрах маршрутизатора.

Итак, чтобы попробовать исправить ошибку NW-31297-2, вам нужно перейти в настройки своего браузера и сменить тип аутентификации. Мы не может посоветовать определенный тип, так как разные пользователи утверждают о решении ошибки при выборе различных типов, например WPA-PSK или WPA/WPA2-PSK.

К сожалению, у различных роутеров разные пользовательские интерфейсы, так что описывать точные шаги по смене аутентификации – практически бесполезно. Мы можем дать вам только советы, с помощью чего вы сможете уловить общую картину того, где можно найти нужный пункт с настройками.

Итак, зайдите в браузер на своем ПК и введите в адресную строку 192.168.1.1(это самый распространенный адрес для получения доступа к настройках маршрутизатора, но, в вашем случае, он может быть другим). Затем перейдите в продвинутые настройки и найдите раздел Беспроводного режима. Как правило, именно в данном разделе и будут находиться настройки для безопасности маршрутизатора, в котором вы найдете возможность сменить тип аутентификации.

Экспериментируйте с этими настройками и проверяйте наличие ошибки NW-31297-2 на PS4 при подключении ее к Wi-Fi сети. По крайней мере, некоторым пользователям данный метод смог помочь. Помимо прочего, также утверждается, что данная ошибка может быть ликвидирована после обновления ПО самой PS4 или подключению консоли напрямую к сети с помощью кабеля.

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Last Updated December 02, 2020

PS4 is a console popular among game lovers. Some players report that they encountered error NW-31297-2 while they were trying to connect their PS4 to the Wi-Fi network. To solve the problem, MiniTool Partition Wizard develops some possible solutions from users in this post.

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a home video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released to critical acclaim and has become more and more popular around the world.

However, some players complain that they received error NW-31297-2 while trying to use Wi-Fi network on PS4. The error usually comes with the following message: Cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network. The WPA password might be correct.

It could happen when the password is incorrect. But sometimes the error still appears when the password has been double and triple checked and definitely entered correctly. In this case, the error indicates that the network is too busy to process your request. If you’re bothered by the some issue, you can follow the solutions below to solve the problem.

Solution 1: Reduce the Devices Using the Same Wi-Fi Network

A reason for PS4 error NW-31297-2 is the overly busy network. When you have too many devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, they might compete for the same bandwidth. Finally, your PS4 could fail to connect to the network with the error NW-31297-2.

To solve the problem, you can stop other devices, such as laptops, tables and so on, from connecting to the same network. Then check whether the error has been removed.

If you want to use these devices at the same time, you can try Quality of Service (QoS) if it is available on your router. It can help classify your network resources. By changing the QoS settings, you can devote more network traffic to your PS4. If this doesn’t work, you can try the next solution.

Tip: You might also encounter error NW-31297-2 on PS4 when the router is running a security encryption mode with is incompatible with your PS4. If the security protocol of your router is set to WPA2-PSK, you should change it to WPA-PSK.

Solution 2: Reset PS4 Settings in Safe Mode

Another easy way to fix PS4 error NW-31297-2 is to restart your PS4 in Safe Mode and then restore the default settings. It has worked for some users. The detailed steps are as below and you can have a try.

Step 1: Connect the PS4 controller to your console with a USB cable.

Step 2: Press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds (until you hear the second beep. Then release the button and your PS4 will be in Safe Mode.

Step 3: When you get into the Safe Mode, select Restore Default Settings to reset all the PS4 settings. It won’t delete your game data.

Then you can get your PS4 out of Safe Mode and check whether you are able to connect to the Wi-Fi network without any problems. If this doesn’t work in your case, please move on to the next solution.

Solution 3: Change DNS Settings

If the solutions above are not helpful in your case, you can try changing the DNS servers to Google DNS. Here are the detailed steps.

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Network > Setup Internet Connection on your PS4.

Step 2: Choose Use Wi-Fi. Then choose Custom and select Automatic on the IP Address Settings screen.

Step 3: Select Do Not Specify > Manual.

Step 4: Input the following DNS servers:

• Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
• Secondary DNS: 8.4.4.4

Step 5: After changing DNS, you can select Next and go to Automatic > No Not Use > Test Internet Connection to test the network.

Hope these fixes are helpful for you!

About The Author

Position: Columnist

Sherry has been a staff editor of MiniTool for a year. She has received rigorous training about computer and digital data in company. Her articles focus on solutions to various problems that many Windows users might encounter and she is excellent at disk partitioning.

She has a wide range of hobbies, including listening to music, playing video games, roller skating, reading, and so on. By the way, she is patient and serious.

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By Sherry | Follow |
Last Updated December 02, 2020

PS4 is a console popular among game lovers. Some players report that they encountered error NW-31297-2 while they were trying to connect their PS4 to the Wi-Fi network. To solve the problem, MiniTool Partition Wizard develops some possible solutions from users in this post.

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a home video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released to critical acclaim and has become more and more popular around the world.

However, some players complain that they received error NW-31297-2 while trying to use Wi-Fi network on PS4. The error usually comes with the following message: Cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network. The WPA password might be correct.

It could happen when the password is incorrect. But sometimes the error still appears when the password has been double and triple checked and definitely entered correctly. In this case, the error indicates that the network is too busy to process your request. If you’re bothered by the some issue, you can follow the solutions below to solve the problem.

Solution 1: Reduce the Devices Using the Same Wi-Fi Network

A reason for PS4 error NW-31297-2 is the overly busy network. When you have too many devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network, they might compete for the same bandwidth. Finally, your PS4 could fail to connect to the network with the error NW-31297-2.

To solve the problem, you can stop other devices, such as laptops, tables and so on, from connecting to the same network. Then check whether the error has been removed.

If you want to use these devices at the same time, you can try Quality of Service (QoS) if it is available on your router. It can help classify your network resources. By changing the QoS settings, you can devote more network traffic to your PS4. If this doesn’t work, you can try the next solution.

Tip: You might also encounter error NW-31297-2 on PS4 when the router is running a security encryption mode with is incompatible with your PS4. If the security protocol of your router is set to WPA2-PSK, you should change it to WPA-PSK.

Solution 2: Reset PS4 Settings in Safe Mode

Another easy way to fix PS4 error NW-31297-2 is to restart your PS4 in Safe Mode and then restore the default settings. It has worked for some users. The detailed steps are as below and you can have a try.

Step 1: Connect the PS4 controller to your console with a USB cable.

Step 2: Press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds (until you hear the second beep. Then release the button and your PS4 will be in Safe Mode.

Step 3: When you get into the Safe Mode, select Restore Default Settings to reset all the PS4 settings. It won’t delete your game data.

Then you can get your PS4 out of Safe Mode and check whether you are able to connect to the Wi-Fi network without any problems. If this doesn’t work in your case, please move on to the next solution.

Solution 3: Change DNS Settings

If the solutions above are not helpful in your case, you can try changing the DNS servers to Google DNS. Here are the detailed steps.

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Network > Setup Internet Connection on your PS4.

Step 2: Choose Use Wi-Fi. Then choose Custom and select Automatic on the IP Address Settings screen.

Step 3: Select Do Not Specify > Manual.

Step 4: Input the following DNS servers:

• Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
• Secondary DNS: 8.4.4.4

Step 5: After changing DNS, you can select Next and go to Automatic > No Not Use > Test Internet Connection to test the network.

Hope these fixes are helpful for you!

About The Author

Position: Columnist

Sherry has been a staff editor of MiniTool for a year. She has received rigorous training about computer and digital data in company. Her articles focus on solutions to various problems that many Windows users might encounter and she is excellent at disk partitioning.

She has a wide range of hobbies, including listening to music, playing video games, roller skating, reading, and so on. By the way, she is patient and serious.

В этой статье мы попытаемся устранить ошибку «Код ошибки NW-31297-2», с которой столкнулись пользователи PlayStation 4.

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The PS4 error code NW-31297-2 error message can sometimes pop up when we enter the password for our Wi-Fi router on the PS4 and attempt to connect. This error message is usually that the PS4 cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, and that the WPA password might be incorrect.

This error message however can pop up even when the WiFi password has been double and triple checked and definitely entered correctly. Most often, an incorrect WPA WiFi password is not the cause, so we need to look further into it. It is actually quite a complex error code which can have a number of different causes and solutions.

Quick or hard resetting your router and PS4 sometimes fixes the NW-31297-2 error, as does restoring the settings of your PS4 back to default in safe mode. Changing router and DNS settings has also helped some other people fix the problem. Most commonly, you need to move your router off WPA2-PSK security mode and onto something else to get the PS4 to connect again.

Here’s a quick list of the most common solutions:

1. Switch your router off WPA2-PSK security (best option)
2. Make sure your Wi-Fi password is entered correctly
3. Immediately try to reconnect to Wi-Fi again.
4. Quick reset your PS4 and router
5. Fully unplug your PS4 and router for 15 minutes
6. Connect via LAN cable, then switch back to Wi-Fi.
7. Restore default settings in Safe Mode.
8. Try Google DNS (8.8.8.8; 8.8.4.4)
9. Try QoS to manage network congestion.
10. Place your PS4 in the DMZ section of the router.
11. Switch to wired instead to avoid this error.

Lets look at these and other solutions which have fixed this error message in more detail.

2021 Update – Wi-Fi users skip straight to the Solution #2 section, as it seems to be the solution that most commonly works. Also see the last section about switching to wired, and this is an even better long term solution.

Quick Steps to Fix Error Code NW-31297-2

Here are some very quick steps you can try to see if you can quickly resolve this error message. These steps are very easy to try, but in reality don’t always fix this issue. Most users need to do a more in depth solution, but it does no harm to give the following things a go first.

• Immediately attempt to reconnect on the Wi-Fi – network may just have been congested or busy at the exact time you tried to connect. Run through Settings….Network…..Set Up Internet Connection and do Auto setup to reconnect. Also tests whether the Wi-Fi is even properly on.
• Try re-entering your WiFi password, making sure it is fully correct. May be the cause on very rare occasions.
• Do a quick reset/restart of your router and PS4.
• Do a hard reset of your router and PS4, fully powering them off and unplugging both for 15 minutes or more before plugging back in.
• Make sure your router is fully updated, especially security updates. Log into your router using the credentials on the back and find the Updates section to make sure everything’s up to date.
• Try also factory resetting your router – there is usually a button you can press in with a safety pin that restores everything to “out the box” settings.
• Try turning off other devices on the Wi-Fi network that may be causing congestion.
• Connect to another Wi-Fi network if possible. If your Wi-Fi router isn’t even showing up on the networks list then consult this guide to get it back again.
• If you’re using a PS4 Pro model that has dual band Wi-Fi, try switching the band to the opposite of what it is now. Re-configure the Wi-Fi connection as Easy, but press the Options button – the small button on the right of your Dualshock, close to the main four buttons (square, x etc), when you’re on the Wi-Fi Networks list  – an option should come up and you switch to the other band (2.4GHz or 5GHz). See this video.
• Use a wired connection if possible – this is better than using WiFi anyway for gamers – see the section further below for more on this.
• If you need to stay on Wi-Fi, then some people have got rid of this error by temporarily connecting via LAN cable, re-configuring the PS4’s internet connection (Auto settings), then unplugging the LAN and re-connecting via Wi-Fi. This sometimes refreshes everything and restores the connection.

Now lets move on to more in depth solutions which are usually more effective in solving this problem.

Solution #1 – Reset PS4 Settings in Safe Mode

If you get this NW-31297-2 error code, one of the first things to try is rebooting your PS4 in Safe Mode, and then restoring the default settings on your PS4.

• Power your console off then power it back on in Safe Mode. To do this, press and hold the power button on the PS4 for 7 seconds. It will then boot in Safe Mode.
• To use the controller in Safe Mode, you need to plug it in with the USB cable.
• Once in Safe Mode, choose the Restore Default Settings option (number 4).
• This restores all PS4 settings back to what they were when the console was brand new. It does not delete any data so you don’t need to worry about this.
• Implement the reset and restart your PS4 in normal mode.
• This reset fixes the problem for some users. If it doesn’t then there are other things you can try, which we will go into more detail about below.

Solution #2 – Change the Security Mode on Your Modem/Router

Now we turn to a slightly more long winded but more effective solution to the PS4 NW-31297-2 error code. This is the solution which seems to have worked for the most people, looking across all the forums and videos on the subject. It does require logging into your router and changing some settings but it isn’t too difficult really.

From this viewpoint, the error code is appearing because your router is running a security encryption mode that is not compatible with the PS4. This can often happen if you change router settings, move to a new house, or get a new router with different settings on to the one you were using before.

Sometimes doing the Safe Mode reset we mentioned in Solution #1 actually resets everything on your console to the point where it “matches up” again with your router in terms of having the right WiFi security modes on it. Other times it doesn’t and you have to actually go into the router itself and change the settings.

Here are the steps to do this:

• Log into your router by typing it’s IP address into any browser bar on any device. This is most often 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254, or on the back of the router, or Google your router brand and model.
• Enter the admin/password of the router, which is usually somewhere on a sticker on the back of it.
• Alternatively, see here for a list of common router IPs/passwords, or here for help logging in.
• Once inside the router, you are looking for Security, Wireless Security or some similar settings menu.
• Then find an option like Network Authentication, Security Protocol, or something similar.
• If this is set to WPA2-PSK, this is not compatible with the PS4, and this is why it can’t connect.
• Switch it instead to WPA-PSK, or any other WPA protocol than WPA2-PSK. Just move it to anything else than what it is, but don’t use WEP as it is old and not secure, and don’t switch to Open as it removes all security. You might have to play around a bit to get a protocol that works.
  
• This should work and allow your PS4 to connect to the WiFi.
• See the video just below for a visual demo of how to do this.

Move off WPA-2 protocol if this is what you’re currently on and you’re getting this NW-31297-2 error

Note 1 – whilst putting the security on Open can also work to fix this problem, it is not recommended as it removes all security on your router and allows anyone to access your WiFi network. Some users who live right out in the country with no neighbors nearby have used this but it’s not very safe. It is best to use WPA-PSK or some other protocol compatible with the PS4.

Note 2 – While you’re in wireless settings on your router, you could also try changing the Wi-Fi channel on your router, away from what it currently is. Usually runs from 1-11. Again quite a rare solution, but some users have found that playing around with different channels has got rid of this error. See below:

Solution #3 – Changing DNS Settings on Your PS4

Another solution which has worked for some people if everything above has failed is to change the DNS servers to Google DNS. Here are the steps to do this:

• Go to Settings….Network……Set Up Internet Connection
• Select Wi-Fi or LAN depending on your connection. Plug into your router and use wired if the Wi-Fi doesn’t work.
• Run through all the settings as they are, without changing them, until you get to DNS Settings
• For DNS Settings, switch to Manual
• Input these DNS servers: Primary: 8.8.8.8 Secondary: 8.8.4.4
• See just below for a video demo of how to do this.

Solution # 4 – Reduce Congestion on Your WiFi Network

A small number of users have also fixed this problem by simply taking steps to reduce congestion on their home WiFi network. With a lot of devices connecting by WiFi nowadays, home networks are sometimes prone to having too many devices competing for the same bandwidth, and an overly busy WiFi network can sometimes be the cause of this error message.

One of the first things to try here is simply turning off other devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Try disconnecting anything you don’t strictly need to be using in that moment, like home theatres, tables, laptops etc. Of course sometimes this is not practical if other are using the devices and don’t want to turn them off; or don’t want to get in trouble for kicking other devices off the network.

This is where implementing Quality of Service or QoS can come in helpful. This is an option available on some routers where you can tell it to process gaming traffic first on the network, so your PS4 will get priority in terms of traffic handling on the home network, hopefully avoiding these congestion issues.

See our article on configuring QoS for more details. Here are the quick steps:

• • • Find the MAC address of your PS4 in Connection Settings.
    • Log into your router (192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.254, plus admin/password).
    • Find QoS Settings if they are available
    • Select your PS4 using the MAC address you found earlier.
    • Set the priority to Highest or Maximum.

Unfortunately, this option is not available on all routers, and is probably a peripheral solution to this particular error code. It may work in some cases though, especially if you have a lot of people in the house using the WiFi when you are also trying to use it.

Solution #5 – Use DMZ Settings With Your PS4

A small number of users have found that their ISP/router is applying restrictive settings that is blocking their PS4 from properly connecting via Wi-Fi, and this is what is generating this error code. If you want stay on Wi-Fi, one way around this is to place your PS4 into the DMZ section of your router, which is a special zone that removes all firewall filtering and opens the PS4 fully up to the internet for the most free and unrestricted connection.

This can help get around restrictive settings imposed by your ISP or router setting that can hamper connectivity. Once in the DMZ, nothing should be stopping your PS4 connecting to the wider internet.

Here are the steps for setting up DMZ:

• Prep – Log into your router using it’s IP address (often 192.168.0.1 or 1.1 for last two) plus admin/password found on the back or online. Find DMZ settings and check whether it asks for an IP address or MAC address to configure. MAC address is easier option. If it requires IP address then follow the steps in the video to set a static IP address.
• Find and note down your console’s IP and/or MAC address in the Connection Status/Settings menu depending on what the router needs entering. These settings are easy to find within the menus of all games consoles.
• If required make the current IP address fixed or static by re-configuring your connection manually with the IP address as described in this video. We also have an article on how to do it here. If the router only requires a MAC address entering in DMZ then you don’t need to do this step.
•  Log into your router using it’s IP address and password, found on the back or on Google. 192.168.0.1 or 1.1 is most common for the IP address. Type this into your browser’s address bar and enter the router password.
•  Go to DMZ settings, usually under “Security” or “Advanced” or similar.
•  Enter in your console’s static IP address you just configured if needed, or MAC address depending on what it asks for. If it asks for just the MAC address the whole process is easy; some routers ask for an IP address which requires we configure a static IP as detailed above.
•  Save settings and exit router. You have now placed your console in the DMZ for fully open ports and Open NAT type.
• See our full article on DMZ for more detailed steps.
• DMZ is safe to use for games consoles – see our article here that covers this.

Some users have found this works because it bypasses the restrictive settings some ISPs apply on their routers, but in reality it’s quite a rare solution to this problem.

So these are all the main solutions which seem to have most often worked, gathered together in order of importance and effectiveness. If there is anyone who still cannot get online with this NW-31297-2 error code, even after trying all these steps, then leave a comment below and we’ll try to help you out.

Longer Term Solution – Use Wired Connections Instead of Wireless

A more permanent solution to the problem of Wi-Fi and network errors on the PS4 is simply to use wired ethernet connections instead of Wi-Fi if possible.

Wired connections are always more solid and consistent than wireless ones, and avoid all these different Wi-Fi errors popping up, of which there are many (just search for all the PS4 Wi-Fi error codes we deal with on this site alone to see how common connection problems are with the PS4).

Click the links to view 5m, 10m and 20m ethernet cables on Amazon.

Moving onto wired tends to avoid all this hassle, as well as delivering higher bandwidth and lower latency connections, which is exactly what gamers need if playing online. Of course you can run long ethernet cables down to your router, but this can involve a lot of DIY and be a pain to set up if you are a long way from the router.

This is where a powerline adapter can come in useful as an alternative way to get onto a wired connection, bypassing the problems of Wi-Fi but without having to trail 10 or 20 meter ethernet cables through walls or down stairs. They are a clever and under-utilized home networking product to solve the problem of weak Wi-Fi.

Powerline kits consist of a pair of adapter plugs with an ethernet port on each. You plug one adapter in and connect it to your router; you plug the other adapter in and connect it to your device. The two plugs then communicate through the house’s existing electrical wiring to deliver a strong, wired ethernet connection to any device you want in the home, including your PS4.

They are an excellent way of getting onto a more reliable wired ethernet connection, avoiding the problems of Wi-Fi but also not having to mess around with DIY or feeding long cables through the house.

They are simple plug and play devices and the (hidden) electrical wiring of the house is doing most of the work. Copper can transmit data as well as electricity and powerline technology takes advantage of this to turn wall sockets into internet connections, as long as the wiring in your house is in good condition.

You can find links to the TP Link Nano Powerline adapter, plus more advanced models, on our Powerline Adapters page.

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• Solving PS4 Wi-Fi Error Code NW-31291-6

Is your PS4 experiencing the NW-31297-2 error? Trying to get a solution to this problem? Anyway, you might find it really frustrating that PS4 NW-31297-2 error is occurring in your console. There are many pages of reports from users from all over and frustration is growing. Everyone feels the same when there is an issue with the Wi-Fi connection and receiving the PS4 error code NW-31297-2.

When your console is getting this error message something like code: NW-31297-2 PS4 error appears on the screen. Because of this, it may be impossible for the owner of PS4 to connect to his Wi-Fi network which can ultimately lead to him from unable to being connected to the online gameplay.

PS4 error code NW-31297-2 is an error that usually occurs when PS4 could not connect to the Wi-Fi password is not correctly set on the PS4. If the error only occurs for a short period of time, it could mean that the wireless network is busy so it may be preventing the connection. In that case, try disconnecting other devices from the wireless network and retry internet connection test at [Settings] > [Network] > [Test Internet Connection]. If you cannot disconnect other devices from the wireless network, try the internet connection test on PS4 later.

Ps4 NW-31297-2 Fix

NW-31297-2 error is another common one which does not let the users connect to the network properly. This error is one of the very common that have been faced by many users so far. Here are the fixes for the NW-31297-2 error:

Step 1: Disconnect All Other Devices From Wi-Fi

Try disconnecting other devices from the Wi-Fi network that are already connected to it. Your wireless network is under heavy load from other devices, and the PS4 cannot join because of this. Disconnect a couple of tools from the system, and try connecting the PS4 to Wi-Fi again. If the error NW-31297-2 occurred due to network overload, then the problem should have been resolved. If not, move on.

Step 2: How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network on the PS4

The fact is that the error NW-31297-2, in some cases, can occur only once, being a random bug in the Sony console software. In case consider how to connect to a Wi-Fi network on the <s

trong>PS4.

• First, go to the “Settings”
• Then go to Network section and click on “Establish an Internet Connection.”
  

  Next, select Connect using Wi-Fi (wireless connection) -> Use Wi-Fi -> Simple.

  

• Try to connect again by entering the WPA password from the network. Let the PS4 attempt to join, and perhaps the error NW-31297-2 will be missing this time.

Step 3: Use Correct Wi-Fi Password

Cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network because the Wi-Fi password is not set correctly on the PS4. PS4 error code NW-31297-2 could be caused by an incorrect Wi-Fi password. Make sure you put the correct password. However, if the issue persists, the problem could be an incompatibility.

Step 4: Change the Router Setting

“PS4 error code NW-31297-2” may also be due to PS4 Wi-Fi module, which could not connect to the modem router bandwidth setting. To fix this, access your modem router, then change the Wireless mode or channel.

To access a router, you may want to use the Google search engine and use your router brand and model as a keyword. Look for the default IP address, username, and password of your router. If you’re using a modem only, you may want to use the brand, model, and your internet service provider (ISP) name or call your ISP to ask. You can watch in Youtube i.e how to change the wireless mode or channel, and you can change the wireless mode or channel. If the error still persists, your modem router may require a restart to update the change. Unplug your modem router and your PS4 for at least three minutes.

Step 5: Changing the Authentication Type

NW-31297-2 error can be caused by PS4 authentication problems on the Wi-Fi network. Some users were able to resolve this problem by just changing the authentication type in Wi-Fi security in the router settings. Different routers have different user interfaces, so it’s almost useless to describe the exact steps to change authentication. The following are the steps which can be able to find the desired item with settings.

• Type the IP address of your wireless router (often 192.168.1.1) in your web browser and entering the username and password.
• In some cases, depending on the routers you need to reduce your speed up from 600MBPS to 54 MBPS only and enter the wireless settings for that.
• For other users, they would have been successful after disabling the wireless password on their router or transferring the WPA 2security to something else. But it is not advisable to compromise your wireless security.
• If all else fails, the ultimate and more radical solution is to connect your PlayStation 4 physically via a network cable.

At least, this method could help some users. Among other things, it is also claimed that this error can be eliminated after updating the software of the PS4 itself or connecting the console directly to the network using a cable.

Reset Router and Modem

 

The following are the steps which can help to reset your router and solve the PS4 error NW-31297-2:

• First, reset the router and modem. Unplug the PS4 before that and then turn off the router, modem, unplug them from the power source and wait for few seconds. Plug them back in and turn on the router, modem. This will give a fresh restart to all the connections.
• The next thing to do is try to forget the Wi-Fi connection on your PS4 and reconnect it again providing the password.
• Check if other devices are working properly with the same Wi-Fi network. If yes, then change the DNS settings.
• The router firmware is to be updated then as sometimes the outdated firmware can accompany bugs which are being fixed by the latest version.
• Also, check the router’s location and then move to a location with less obstruction or no obstruction at all.

Common Question And Answer On PS4 error NW-31297-2

1. What does NW-31295-0 mean?
   

   NW-31295-0 commonly means network error. It happens when you usually cannot connect to the wifi network on ps4. Wi-Fi signal strength may be too weak. 

2. How do I fix error NW 31247 7 on ps4?
   To solve NW-31247-7 on ps4 follow these steps:
   

   1. Run an internet connection test on the PS4 by going to [Settings] > [Network] > [Test Internet Connection].
   2. Reset your local network connection by powering off your modem or router.
      
   3. Wait 5 minutes before turning it back on.
      

Is there still the error code NW-31297-2? If you still cannot able to solve the issue on error code NW-31297-2, you can contact Sony Support.