what base station works with older arlo pro cameras and 5g

[eileenfst]

what base stations works with older arlo pro cameras and 5g

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@eileenfst wrote:

what base stations works with older arlo pro cameras 

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They all work with the Arlo Pro and the Pro 2.  Older bases (VMB3xxx models) won't work with Pro 3, Pro 4, Essential, or Ultra.  Details for each base/smarthub are here:

• https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/Arlo-SmartHub-and-Base-Station-Compatibility

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@eileenfst wrote:

what base stations works with ... 5g

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Not sure what you mean here. 

• All base stations/smarthubs connect to the internet using ethernet (not wifi).
• Most Arlo cameras only have 2.4 ghz wifi.  The only dual-band models that use a base station/smarthub are the Ultra / Ultra 2.  The only dual-band smarthub is the VMB5000.

I use the VMB5000 and have some Ultras.  IMO, the ability to connect at 5 ghz isn't that important when you are using a base - 2.4 ghz has better range, and most of my cameras are far enough away from the base to get a better signal using 2.4.