topic Re: Concerns about WiFi Jammers in Arlo

Concerns about WiFi Jammers

bejjet — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:07:47 GMT

It seems I come across the mention of Wi-Fi jammers a lot recently. Are they that common or are they expected to get more common?

I currently have an Arlo system but don't plan to stay with it due to the recent price increase. For my current situation though all of my devices (Pro 3 cameras and a Doorbell) are connected to a base station, not connected via Wi-Fi. Does this mean they would not be jammed by a Wi-Fi jammer or would that also jam that signal?

When I switch away from Arlo at some point I have highly considered Eufy but am also concerned about them being jammed. I know one solution is to go with PoE cameras such as ReoLink or Unifi. As much as I'd like to do that it seems like it would be difficult running Ethernet cable to each side of my house.

Re: Concerns about WiFi Jammers

jguerdat — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:51:22 GMT

"Common" is relative. While their use may be increasing, it's certainly not mainstream. Your level of paranoia may be the deciding factor.

All Arlo cameras use a WiFi connection, whether to your router or to a base or hub, which are basically stripped down routers. The end result is that a WiFi jammer can jam cameras connected to a base/hub as well as to a router. I don't know if these jammers also tend to jam the 5GHz band so there may be some utility in using cameras that can utilize it. The Pro 5S can use 5GHz. The Ultra cameras, when connected to a VMB5000 hub, can also use the 5GHz band but you can't force it - the camera/hub connection decides for themselves.

Re: Concerns about WiFi Jammers

StephenB — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:25:58 GMT

@bejjet wrote:

I know one solution is to go with PoE cameras

That is the only way to prevent wifi jamming.

WiFi jammers are illegal, but of course that doesn't mean they aren't out there.