https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120129#M2046 You must use a device that you can plug the Ethernet cable from the Arlo base station into. That's mandatory. So, if all you have is WiFi access, it won't work.<BR /><BR />I don't know if there are devices that could act as an intermediary, since a hospital WiFi network will probably require a login of some sort, but theoretically it would be possible if you found such a device. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:24:19 GMT Schorschi 2016-07-29T00:24:19Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120038#M2045 <P>I purchased these two cameras because the sales guy said they were the best. I get back to office and cannot even get started. I am in a huge hospital that has a wireless network and I surf it with my phone, tablet, desktop all for free....do I need to purchase a router for the cameras to work now? Is their no way to plug the base into an existing internet connection and work it that way???</P> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 21:27:56 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120038#M2045 ChefMarc90 2016-09-28T21:27:56Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120129#M2046 You must use a device that you can plug the Ethernet cable from the Arlo base station into. That's mandatory. So, if all you have is WiFi access, it won't work.<BR /><BR />I don't know if there are devices that could act as an intermediary, since a hospital WiFi network will probably require a login of some sort, but theoretically it would be possible if you found such a device. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:24:19 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120129#M2046 Schorschi 2016-07-29T00:24:19Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120271#M2047 <P>It's certainly possible to get a device (Wireless Bridge it's sometimes called) that connects to the WiFi itself and provides a normal ethernetport on the other side. In that port you could plug your base into.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As the previous commenter said; be aware for logins or other things you need to do to get on the internet. Also I could imagine the hospital doesn't like streaming devices like cameras on their network. Perhaps you should consult an administrator / IT guy of the hospital first.</P> Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:17:46 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo/Do-I-need-a-router-to-set-the-base-station-up-I-am-on-a-huge/m-p/1120271#M2047 tinokremer 2016-07-29T08:17:46Z