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I have the basic Arlo system with 8 cameras.
I have the basic Arlo system with 8 cameras.
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Jan 25, 2020
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I have the basic Arlo system with 8 cameras. I have great internet yet camera connectivity is poor. Some are 20 feet away. Any suggestions and would the new systems be faster and handle the distance better? Thanks!
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Jan 25, 2020
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What type of internet do you have and download and upload speeds do you have? What type of wifi signal are you getting on each camera?
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Jan 25, 2020
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wolk23359
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on6300
thanks for the response! I have Xfinity DL is 450-500 and UL is about 20. Some of the cameras are 2 bars some are 3.
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Jan 25, 2020
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wolk23359
are you using the xfinity gateway or your own router/wifi?
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Jan 25, 2020
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on6300
the Xfinity gateway. I believe it is an Arris (sp).
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Jan 25, 2020
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on6300
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So you have gateway that has built in wifi. Have you tried using own wifi router?
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Jan 25, 2020
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wolk23359
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no. But does the WiFi matter? I have the base station wired to the router and I thought the cameras connected directly to the base station.
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Jan 25, 2020
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Jan 26, 2020
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monecious78489
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wolk23359
i agree that the WiFi doesn’t matter at all regarding the cameras connectivity. Have you tried moving the base station closer ?
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Jan 26, 2020
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they connect via wifi to your base station but if you are getting 2 to3 bars that should still be good.
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Jan 26, 2020
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I thought the max was 5. Guess you don't have the Pro2 system as I do.
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