Arlo Ultra 2 WiFi Question

[kasinmebo]

Does the Arlo Ultra 2 require WiFi connection to a 2.4GHz band, or is it able to connect to 5.0GHz?

If only able to connect to 2.4GHz, if I add a Base Station that is hardwired to my router, would that then solve/eliminate the issue of having to connect to the 2.4GHz band?

Thanks!

[StephenB]

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@kasinmebo wrote:

Does the Arlo Ultra 2 require WiFi connection to a 2.4GHz band, or is it able to connect to 5.0GHz?

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The Ultra 2 can only connect to a base station (using a closed wifi system) - it never connects to your home wifi.

The camera itself can connect to the base using 5 Ghz - but the only base that supports 5 Ghz is the VMB5000 smarthub.

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5 gHz has a significantly shorter range the 2.4 gHz - so generally speaking outdoor cameras will perform better using 2.4 gHz.

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@kasinmebo wrote:

would that then solve/eliminate the issue of having to connect to the 2.4GHz band?

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Can you explain what "the issue" is - that is, what problem you have having?