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How to Connect Arlo Camera to WiFi Extender – Getting Started
Connecting your Arlo camera to a WiFi extender can enhance your camera’s placement flexibility without worrying about WiFi connectivity issues.
WiFi extenders serve as a bridge, enhancing wireless connections between your devices and the router. It’s important to understand the difference between a WiFi extender and a WiFi booster.
Ensure the WiFi extender has an Ethernet port before attempting to connect your Arlo camera, as this is crucial for the setup process.
Recommended Instructions for Connecting the Arlo Camera to the WiFi Extender
Recommended Instructions for Connecting Arlo Camera to WiFi Extender
To begin, ensure you have:
• A WiFi router
• A WiFi Extender
• An Arlo base station or Arlo Wireless Camera
• An Ethernet Cable for the Arlo base station
Follow these steps:
• Install the WiFi range extender per the user manual and connect it to your WiFi network.
• Decide on the placement of the WiFi extender and the Arlo camera.
• Power on the Arlo Camera and wait for it to be ready for connection.
• Link the devices by entering the SSID and password of the WiFi extender.
• Test the setup through the Arlo app.
This method is specifically for the Arlo Q camera, which can directly connect to a WiFi extender. Other Arlo camera models must connect to a base station, which then connects to the WiFi extender.
For other Arlo models and the base station:
• Set up the WiFi extender and connect it to your WiFi network as per the manual.
• Ensure the WiFi extender has an Ethernet port.
• Link the Arlo camera to the base station using the same WiFi network.
• Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Arlo base station to the WiFi extender.
• Power on the base station and wait for the Power and Internet LED to turn green.
• Confirm the setup in the Arlo app and test the functionality.
FAQs Regarding Arlo Cameras and WiFi Extenders
Q. Is there a WiFi extender for the Arlo Pro 2 camera?
A. The Arlo Pro 2 requires a base station and cannot be directly connected to a WiFi extender. Follow the steps above for guidance.
Q. How far can the Arlo camera be from the base station?
A. Arlo wire-free cameras should be within 300 feet (90 meters) of the SmartHub or base station, although obstacles like walls or trees may reduce this range.
Q. Do I need to also connect my Arlo camera to the WiFi router?
A. No, if your Arlo camera is connected to the WiFi extender, there’s no need for a separate connection to the WiFi router. The extender acts as a bridge between the camera (or base station) and the router.
Q. Can I connect the Arlo camera and WiFi extender without using an Ethernet cable?
A. An Ethernet cable is necessary to connect an Arlo camera (or base station) to a WiFi extender due to the cameras’ design and connectivity requirements.
Bottom Line for Connecting Arlo Camera to WiFi Extender
Connecting an Arlo Q camera to a WiFi extender is straightforward, with the right Ethernet cable and following the instructions provided. For other Arlo models, ensure to connect through the base station first.
If you encounter issues after connecting, attempt to re-establish the connection for troubleshooting.
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