topic Re: Static IP address in Arlo

Static IP address

lvsysop — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:31:38 GMT

Hello,

Is it possible to assign a static IP to the Arlo base station?

Thanks,

..Chip..

Re: Static IP address

jguerdat — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:43:13 GMT

Sure. Like any other device it can be done in your DHCP server, likely your router. Locate the device in your router's web interface ( look for VMB3010) and use the MAC address to assign a static IP. The Arlo will still be using DHCP but the router will fix it to your desired address.

Re: Static IP address

robert_pa — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:14:12 GMT

Is it possible to provide a static IP without a DHCP server? Wanted to use this at our data center for simply monitoring racks.

Re: Static IP address

jguerdat — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 22:24:45 GMT

No, you'll need to use the DHCP server to assign the address since you have no access to the base to manually configure it.

Re: Static IP address

no1uno — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 03:41:30 GMT

Wow, would have been nice to know this before I bought the product. No where does it mention that a DHCP server is a minimum requirement! Most network devices allow you to manually assign a IP address. Nice going Netgear!!

Re: Static IP address

jguerdat — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:50:52 GMT

It's needed for security. If you had access to the base, it could possibly be hacked.

Re: Static IP address

no1uno — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:14:54 GMT

Haha, seriously! Using a DHCP is more of a security risk, not to mention the camera is attached to a magntic base that anyone can easily just remove and walk away with!

Re: Static IP address

jguerdat — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 23:48:52 GMT

Haha. Seriously, yes. What makes you think setting a static IP makes any difference?

Re: Static IP address

mikegoet — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 21:51:34 GMT

DHCP is more of a security risk then Staitc. Most data centers or computer rooms do not run DHCP in the rooms. Anyone that plugs a device into a switch will get a DHCP address and then could scan network for systems. Static address are more secure as you would have no ideal what address to set your device too for getting on the network. Basic network security 101.

Re: Static IP address

manfredz — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 23:09:51 GMT

give it rest. the arguement which is better has been around since tcp/ip exists. Having a statip IP does not make you secure.

The Arlo, like many other devices, allows only DHCP If you think fixed is better, there's a recommendations/ suggestions page for that.

Arguing it on this forum is just a waste of people's time (however the person who first asked if you could assign a fixed IP address was asking in the right place)