Set the Wi-Fi 6 router to connect PS5

Refreshing at home Wi-Fi "I don't know"!

[Masterpiece] 80th

　The masterpieces of the serialization explain how to improve the radio wave condition of home Wi-Fi, but the time spent at home increases, and the entertainment system that can be made at home as well as the game seems to be popular.For a while from the last time, let's use Sony "PlayStation 5 (PS5)" to home Wi-Fi.

　The PS5 was released in November 2020, but it is still in short terms and is mainly sold in lottery.However, it seems to be easier to obtain than before, and finally came to my home with the right to buy.

PS5をネットに接続する前にWi-Fiルーターの設定をしておこう

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　Last time, it corresponds to the latest standard "Wi-Fi 6" for PS5, and the price was just right for the smartphone to connect the smartphone with a maximum communication speed Wi-Fi router.

バッファローのWi-Fi 6対応ルーター「WSR-3200AX4S」

　So I chose a buffalo "WSR-3200AX4S", which can communicate up to 2402 Mbps with a 4 stream of 80MHz width, so let's check the setting method this time.The point is to set the Wi-Fi router "WPA3-Personal", which is a security standard.

背面。スイッチでルーターとアクセスポイントを切り替えることができる台座の裏面に初回アクセス用ログイン情報、初期SSIDと暗号化キーが記されている

　The Wi-Fi router is usually attached to the initial SSID and encryption keys for accessing the router at the time of the first set, and cards with access login information on the management screen.Access the setting screen.

　PS5 does not have web browsers, so use a smartphone or PC to set it.When using a buffalo product in router mode, the IP address set at the time of shipment is "192.168.11.1 ".Here, please refer to the following articles for setting methods to connect to the Internet line omitted.

　In the settings at the time of shipment, "WPA3-Personal" is turned off in consideration of compatibility.Like the ID and password on the management screen, do not use it as it is, and be sure to set it again for yourself.The method of SSID and encryption keys itself remains the same, and only replace the item to be set from WPA2 to WPA3 from "WPA2-PSK" to "WPA3-Personal", so please refer to the following article.。

　WSR-3200AX4S is a transition period from WPA2 to WPA3, and can set multiple SSIDs with different encryption settings in consideration of compatibility, for example, only in the second "SSID 2".-Personal is also possible.If there is no problem, only "SSID 2" should be valid and "SSID 1" should be turned off.

iPadのウェブブラウザーから設定画面へアクセスした画面。［無線LAN］をタップ5GHz帯の「SSID 2」のみ[*1]にチェックを入れ、自分で分かりやすいSSIDへ書き換える

" * 1" ... 2.If you want to use the 4GHz band 2.Check the 4GHz "SSID 2" and set it in the same way.SSID is convenient to keep frequency bands such as "G" and "24".However, only 5GHz can use Wi-Fi 6 with this model.

　If it is a PS5 or new smartphone or PC, it supports the encryption method of "WPA3-Personal", but it can only be used by WPA2 "WPA2/WPA3-Personal" that takes into account the connection of the Wi-Fi child unit.There is also a mode.It is also seen in other manufacturers' Wi-Fi routers, but since we have made it a WPA3 compatible Wi-Fi router, I want you to use this as much as possible to secure a safer Wi-Fi connection.

　However, for example, in the Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd generation), it was not possible to connect with "WPA3-Personal", but it was necessary to use "WPA2/WPA3-Personal" and use it.Although it may eventually respond by update, STB, recorders, IoT devices, etc. may be delayed, and at worst, it may not be possible.I want to choose only if there is a Wi-Fi child unit that can only support WPA2 at hand.

「暗号化モード」で暗号化方式を選ぶ。なるべく「WPA3-Personal AES」で、安全性は落ちるが互換性を考慮するなら「WPA2/WPA3-Personal AES」を選ぶ。暗号化キーはなるべく複雑な文字列にしておこう第3世代のAmazon「Fire TV Stick」では、ルーターを「WPA2/WPA3-Personal」に設定した上で「WPA2-PSK」を選ばないと接続できなかった。WPA3には今後の対応を期待しておこう

　Note that "WPA/WPA2 Personal Tkip/Aes", which can be selected in the first "SSID 1", should not be selected.The "TKIP" encryption method used in this mode has already been established and is dangerous, and some products are displayed as "WPA/WPA2-MIXED MODE".

　By the way, if you connect to the Wi-Fi sliding unit of iOS 14 or later, when connected to the Wi-Fi router set in this mode, it will be displayed as "low security".Of course, "no encryption" is useless, but let's keep "AES" in "WPA2-PSK" as the lowest line.

「SSID 1」で選択可能な「WPA/WPA2 Personal TKIP/AES」は選択してはダメ。そもそも「SSID 1」は使わないようにしよう

　In addition, there is a method called "WPS (AOSS in Buffalo)" when connecting Wi-Fi slave to the router, but it does not support "WPA3-Personal", so it is safe Wi-Fi connection.In order to do so, you should always access the setting screen and set the encryption.In addition, it is a good idea to set the functions of unused WPS (or AOSS) off.

「詳細設定」＞「無線設定」＞「WPS」で「WPS機能」の「使用する」のチェックを外しておく。こうすると、本体のWPS（AOSS）ボタンが使えなくなり、いたずらを防止できる最後に、「詳細設定」＞「管理」＞「システム設定」で「管理パスワード」は必ず変更しておこう[*2]

[*2] ... The password on the management screen may be forced to change at the time of the initial connection.It has already been changed with such products, so you don't have to do anything.

　Next time, I would like to connect PS5 to this set Wi-Fi router.

[Lesson this time (point)]

If you want to enhance safety, the encryption method can be "WPA2/WPA3-Personal" in consideration of the immediate compatibility.

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村上 俊一

Born in 1965.Graduated from Meiji University Faculty of Letters.He worked as a photographer, American wandering life, and computer magazine editor, and has been an IT -free writer since 1995.He has written a lot in digital books, magazines, and web media, including photography, music production, DTP, Internet & network, wireless LAN, smartphone, and digital gadgets.He loves music production, travel, architectural appreciation, wireless, motorcycle, and open cars.