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Failed Connection Problem

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cpa9850
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Like other posts here, I get a "failed connection" message when I attempt to view my cameras in any browser (I have Chrome and IE), but am able to do it on my Android.  Has there been any kind of definitive response to this question?

 

Thanks.

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jguerdat
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There have been instances where logging out of the web page and back in has helped.

cpa9850
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Didn't help.  Any other suggestions?

 

Thank you.

JamesC
Community Manager
Community Manager

cpa9850,

 

It sounds like you have isolated the issue to the device you are using to access the Arlo web ui. Some users have had problems like this due to security software. Consider disabling any you may have to further isolate the issue. Are you able to access your system via the browser on a different PC or from a different network?

 

JamesC

Fenris
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Initiate

I am getting this from multiple machines inside and outside of my home network. I can view the camera's fine from my Android and iPad on the same wifi, but not with any of my 4 PC's and various browsers. 

cpa9850
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Guide

Not really.  I am in the same boat as  Fenris.  I can use camera view on our Android phones, but not on any of our browsers (Chrome and IE), or PCs (multiple Win10s + a Chromebook).

 

It is not crippling because I can still get to settings, etc., even in the browsers.  But it is annoying I guess is a good way of putting it.

 

Thanks,

 

Dan

MyArlo
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Guide

I responded to another thread on this topic, and it's important to get the word out on this and acquire a positive outcome.

 

As a technical I/T network professional, I can sniff and review ports as an admin.  I also review and test new browser version iterations before the general public receives them.  No new browser versions have been installed on my box.  No new port changes have occured.  No new policy changes have occured.  This issue for me just occurred a few days ago.

 

This activity was driven by Netgear, and it's Netgear's issue to resolve.