topic Re: a434227sa6558 in Arlo Pro 4

Range extender question

christolcu — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:08:23 GMT

is there some kinda booster to make the camera reach the base station just a little further? and how do i know what model camera i have??

Re: a434227sa6558

StephenB — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:00:44 GMT

@christolcu wrote:

is there some kinda booster to make the camera reach the base station just a little further?

Unfortunately you can't extend/boost the base wifi.

@christolcu wrote:

and how do i know what model camera i have??

Go into settings, and then select support. After that select your camera, and scroll to the bottom. You'll see a "Details" section that starts with the Product (which will start with VMC).

Another way is to examine the camera. If the battery is removable, open the housing and remove the battery. There is a label inside. If the battery is not removable, then you have an Essential. There will be some printing on the rubber on the bottom that includes the VMC part number. Hard to read, but there.

Re: a434227sa6558

jguerdat — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:07:28 GMT

@christolcu wrote:

is there some kinda booster to make the camera reach the base station just a little further? and how do i know what model camera i have??

While there's no "booster" you can move the base to be closer to the camera (perhaps using a WiFi or powerline extender) or, if there's multiple cameras and the moving would cause a problem with other cameras, a second base so all cameras have optimal signal would be useful.