stuck at step one

[dodge100]

First step in hooking up arlo is to canle into eithernet ar router. My apple airport router

has only one eithernet port. How do I split?

[TomMac]

Get an inexpensive switch .... maybe $30-40

[dodge100]

Thank you Guru. I tried a d-link switch, I can only put it between the modem and the router,

since the apple router has only one port. Either the router worked or the arlo station worked,

not both. Any ideas?

[Streak2]

Confirm that you have an Ethernet cable from your modem to the switch then you have plugged the apple device and the orbi base into two of the ports on the switch?

Look at the two ports you have used, are the little led lights on corresponding to those two ports?

[dodge100]

Thank you Streak. I installed switch like you said. All lights are green on switch. The

schematic with the switch is simple. The switch is installed after the router on their schematic.

Let me ask the board another question:

I have four computers in the house and all of my guests use Wi-Fi, All using the router.

Can I make the Arlo base station Wi-Fi with some adapter in the Arlo eithernet port?

[jguerdat]

It sounds like you have only the modem to router connection and no Ethernet port on the router which is WiFi only. The switch won't help in this case. Instead, use a WiFi extender with an Ethernet port. This way the extender connects to your WiFi and the base will connect to the extender. This should work - just be sure that the power and Internet LEDs on the base are green. Ifnthey are, you should be able to set up the system.

[dodge100]

guru: I greatly appreciate your comments. I could return the switch and buy an expander,

as you suggest.

I pay 10 dollars a month for a Comcast modem. Would you advise a modem/router with all

of the necessary ports. Over the long run it may be better? Do you think I can find one

compatible with comcast?

[jguerdat]

I purchased a modem when Time Warner first started charging rent. You can probably buy a modem for about $75-100 and use an inexpensive router for $20-50. That way the functions are split so if one goes bad you can replace it cheaper and faster than with an all in one device. Check prices carefully as well as capabilities so you don't overpay or limit your options. Check with Comcast to verify that the modem is compatible. At $10/month you will be ahead in a year or so.