FULL AI ANALYSIS

PS5 loses network connection only in rest mode

Generated Sep 10, 2026, 11:55:04 PM

Analysis summary

The reported behaviour is consistent with energy-efficient Ethernet on the router port drops the link while the console sleeps. The safest next step is to verify that hypothesis with a reversible test before making permanent configuration changes.

Possible causes

Energy-efficient Ethernet on the router port drops the link while the console sleeps.

72%

A recent software, firmware or configuration change is exposing an existing compatibility issue.

44%

Suggested fixes

1

Verify the likely cause

Disable green or energy-efficient Ethernet for that port, update router firmware and retest with a different LAN port.

2

Validate and monitor

Reproduce the issue once after the change, review relevant logs or metrics, and keep a rollback path until the system has remained stable.