However, if the normal boot doesn’t work for you, make sure to perform a power cycle to your router.
- To do this, press the power button of your router and completely turn it off.
- Next, unplug the power cable from the router and the power source.
- Wait for at least 30 seconds and then plug back in the power cable and turn the router on.
- Once your PS4 turned on, the Error Code NW-31473-8 should have gone now.
3. Reset your Router
If the restarting or power cycling method doesn’t work for you then make sure to reset the router also. Resetting the router or any kind of device will simply wipe out all the temporary files, system glitches, other performance-related issues to the device.
- Most of the Wi-Fi Routers do have a Reset button or a Reset pinhole at the backside of the device.
- If your router has the Reset button then press and hold it for around 10 seconds until the LED indicators start flashing.
- Whereas if your router has the Reset pinhole then use any pin or paperclip to insert into the pinhole and long-press the inner button for around 10 seconds until the LED lights start blinking.
- Once done, release the button and wait for the LED lights to go back in normal mode.
- Next, log into the router page according to the brand and set up all the required IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway details, DNS details, etc.
- Once the setup process is done, connect your PS4 console with the Wi-Fi network and check for the issue again.
4. Check PS4 Network Settings
It’s also possible that the PS4 network settings can be messed or not properly configured in some cases. So, checking and adjusting the network configuration on PS4 is also necessary.
- Turn on your PS4 console > Go to the main dashboard.
- Use your controller to access the Settings menu.
- Select Network > Choose Set Up Internet Connection.
- Choose Wi-Fi or LAN Cable according to your usage.
- Select Custom > Choose Automatic for the IP Address Settings.
- Choose Do Not Specify for the DHCP Host Name.
- Select Manual for the DNS Settings > Input 8.8.8.8 for the Primary DNS.
- Input 8.8.4.4 for the Secondary DNS.
- Select OK and head over to the next option > Choose Do Not Use for the MTU Settings & Proxy Server.
- Once everything set up completely, restart your console from the main menu.
That’s it, guys. We hope you’ve successfully fixed the PS4 Error Code NW-31473-8 by following this troubleshooting guide completely. For further queries, you can comment below.
