Is the VPN software suitable for Play Station 4 and 5?
Posted on 24th November 2021The use of VPN for business and personal use of the PC is becoming more common for more and more users. It makes no sense to emphasize the need for confidentiality of information, say, to protect banking data or other personal information.
Do I need VPN protection for gaming gadgets?
- Hide your network and enjoy cool games thanks to great software.
- It will provide the best quality of coverage thanks to a great number of its own servers with a controlled small number of users on them.
- VPN provides a smooth Netflix binge session (improves performance) anytime through clipboard-free data transfers and ISP throttling.
- Thanks to it, make sure no location can be found. Play the game even if your region does not allow it!
Get software free of charge easily! This is not the case with the PlayStation (especially the PS (4-5) from Sony), as they do not support VPN apps.
VPN setup for PS (4-5) via Wi-Fi router
The advantage of this connection is that: VPN protection is obtained by all devices in your Wi-Fi network (except PS (4-5); configuration is carried out only once! The disadvantage is that this is a rather complicated configuration. Potentially, some models of routers it does not support at all (the solution may be to replace the router with a more modern device).
The setup depends on the brand of your router and the VPN service. Its essence is that personal data (service name, password, email box, encryption key, account) are manually entered in the router settings menu on the VPN page.
Later there is a need to visit the PS menu (4-5). In the section with the configuration of the Internet, find Use Wi-Fi. We confirm the settings and check the internet connection.
VPN setup for PS (4-5) via Macbook
This method is the simplest and most common.
You will need a Macbook and an Ethernet cable (Macbook must have an Ethernet port !!!)
Get a specific software and go through the process of installation. Compete for each and every stage ending with choosing a server you desire. A couple more questions will require 5 minutes of your attention. They depend on the models of the gadgets used and will be displayed on their screen in automatic mode.
VPN setup for PS (4-5) via PC.
This method, from a technical point of view, turns the computer into a virtual router. The main disadvantage of this method is that each time the computer is turned off, the setting is lost, and when it is turned on, it must be repeated. At the same time, the significant positive point is that the setup is very simple, accessible from any device with the Windows operating system and Internet access. An important detail, as with the Macbook, you can’t do without an Ethernet cable.
After installing the VPN software and connecting the PC and PS with an Ethernet cable (4-5), you need to open the “Network and Internet” control panel and select “Change adapter settings” on the left side of the window. Open the VPN connection with the right mouse button and select “Properties”, check the box “Allow other network users to connect via an Internet connection on this computer.”
After that, on PS (4-5) in the “Network Settings,” we connect to the Internet. We check the Internet connection. If all goes well, your PS (4-5) is now connected to the Internet via a VPN.
Briefly, but in essence, we talked about the 3 most popular ways to use a VPN connection for gaming stations. I think you were able to appreciate the benefits of such a connection and choose a method that is convenient for you. Our best specialists are always ready to provide technical support and additional advice.
Frequently asked question:
Could software for IP protection be free of charge?
Yes, most of them are free. But along with the absence of price, there is a limitation in functionality. For the transmission of an e-mail, they are quite sufficient for high-speed gaming traffic – no. In confirmation of the fact, let’s turn to the research conducted on free VPNs for Android:
- 22% do not fully encrypt traffic, which reduces the VPN security feature proportionally.
- 34% contain malware of an advertising nature (advertisers’ money compensates for the costs of developing and researching programs and maintaining their own network of servers).
- 15% of these free VPNs are available to state security agencies (state power structures) in more than 30 countries.
To summarize, we note that using a free VPN service is better than a completely defenseless connection for PS (4-5).
You get complete security, privacy, maximum speed, and quality of services even with the most advanced Play Station by choosing a VPN package tailored to your needs. Our experts will explain the differences, help you choose it, and connect it via a Wi-Fi router. Such a connection will provide maximum comfort of use, and it will not take time and effort to update the settings.
