topic Re: SmartHub Device Ethernet connection to Cable Modem - Not an option in Arlo Pro 4

SmartHub Device Ethernet connection to Cable Modem - Not an option

ydwivedi — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:07:53 GMT

I have Costco bundle of "Arlo Pro 4 XL Security Cameras and trying to Ethernet connect with Cable Modem (Spectrum) that does not have any extra. Its only Ethernet connection is fed into My personal WIFI - which has multiple Ethernet port outputs.

Can i use one of the WIFI port to connect SmartHub device?

Is that the best option?

Am I sacrificing some (or any) of the features?

Thank you in advance - Yogi

Re: SmartHub Device Ethernet connection to Cable Modem - Not an option

StephenB — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:41:36 GMT

@ydwivedi wrote:

Can i use one of the WIFI port to connect SmartHub device?

Is that the best option?

Am I sacrificing some (or any) of the features?

That will work, and you won't lose any features.

Some cable modems are actually gateways (combinations of a cable modem and a router). Your setup sounds like you have two separate devices instead - the spectrum modem being just a cable modem and the my personal wifi box being the router.

Re: SmartHub Device Ethernet connection to Cable Modem - Not an option

ydwivedi — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:14:19 GMT

Thanks Guru (Mr. StephenB) for sharing your thoughts and details.

I am accepting the solution provided for optimum use of Arlo Security Cameras.

I hope that you and your families have a safe and wonderful holiday!