Can you have 2 Hubs with Ultra 2 ?

[Gabbytony]

I am going to purchase the 4-pack Ultra 2.  It comes with one hub.  Can I add another hub at the other end of my house to connect some of my cameras to?  I have internet connections on both ends of my home through Ecobee routers.

[StephenB]

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@Gabbytony wrote:

I am going to purchase the 4-pack Ultra 2.  It comes with one hub.  Can I add another hub at the other end of my house to connect some of my cameras to?  

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Yes, as long as you can get ethernet to both hubs.  Make sure you get a compatible one (ideally another smarthub).  https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/What-is-the-difference-between-each-Arlo-SmartHub-and-base-station

[Gabbytony]

Is it best to get the VMB 5000 or will the VMB 4540 work just as well?

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

The VMB5000 has dual band WiFi, and if the cameras are close enough they will use 5 gHz.  It also uses a microSD card for storage.

The VMB4540 only has 2.4 gHz WiFi, and uses USB storage.  In most situations the VMB4540 will work just as well.  5 gHz has less range than 2.4 gHz, so it is only useful if the cameras are close to the base.

[Gabbytony]

Thank you very much.   That answers all my questions.  I am ordering my cameras today.