topic Re: Arlo 2 Distance between base station and camera and extender in Arlo Pro 2

Arlo 2 Distance between base station and camera and extender

Marcus_T — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 08:47:30 GMT

Hi,

Anyone that could confirm maximum distanace between the base station and camera?

I currently have Arlo Q and suffering from weak wifi signal due to think concrete walls.

Further, is there soem form of externder available?

Re: Arlo 2 Distance between base station and camera and extender

jguerdat — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:20:26 GMT

First, a Q camera doesn't use a base.

WiFi connections are rated for up to 300 feet in a perfect world. Reality bites and real world distance varies wildly for various reasons.

What Arlo cameras/systems do you have - just a Q or a mixture? An extender can be useful but how it would be used varies according to what's being used. A Q can easily be extended using a WiFi extender since it uses your own WiFi to connect while a base station can use it to allow placement away from the router.

Re: Arlo 2 Distance between base station and camera and extender

Marcus_T — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:29:35 GMT

Hi
Yes, the Q doesn’t have a base, I’m running two Qs on WiFi.

I’m considering an extension of the camera network by adding Pro2, however, based on the experience from using the Qs and that I have a signal range issue with the WiFi (distance is only 6-7 meters straight, however through concrete walls so I’m forced to use WiFi extender), I’m concerned in investing in pro 2 if I will face similar issues?!?!
Hence my question related to signal range and extender related to Pro 2.

Re: Arlo 2 Distance between base station and camera and extender

jguerdat — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:24:44 GMT

You can use a WiFi or powerline extender to reposition the base so the cameras get the best possible signal. The base requires an Ethernet connection so either an extender with an Ethernet port or a long cable will be needed. If truly problematic, multiple bases could be used.