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... protect it to register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. To view the CENTRIA Installation video, use this QR code. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA September 2012 Package Contents The box...
... protect it to register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. To view the CENTRIA Installation video, use this QR code. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA September 2012 Package Contents The box...
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... computers, install ReadySHARE Vault on each PC by downloading the software from www.netgear.com/readyshare. 3. ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup ReadySHARE Vault lets you can back up your computers onto the CENTRIA internal SATA hard disk drive or to a connected external USB storage drive....PC on each PC. Install ReadySHARE Vault on each PC by downloading the software from www.netgear.com/genie. 2. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. You can use Apple Time Machine. 2. Caution: NETGEAR assumes no responsibility for lost data and does not offer data recovery services if a drive ...
... computers, install ReadySHARE Vault on each PC by downloading the software from www.netgear.com/readyshare. 3. ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup ReadySHARE Vault lets you can back up your computers onto the CENTRIA internal SATA hard disk drive or to a connected external USB storage drive....PC on each PC. Install ReadySHARE Vault on each PC by downloading the software from www.netgear.com/genie. 2. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. You can use Apple Time Machine. 2. Caution: NETGEAR assumes no responsibility for lost data and does not offer data recovery services if a drive ...
Product Data Sheet
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... N900 WiFi router. The internal hard drive can be easily upgraded anytime. CENTRIA Overview The Center of Your Digital Home Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Simplify your own hard drive into its internal storage bay. Available in -One NETGEAR CENTRIA. a Media Server that safeguards all -in-one device with NETGEAR CENTRIA. Easy to the internal hard drive.
... N900 WiFi router. The internal hard drive can be easily upgraded anytime. CENTRIA Overview The Center of Your Digital Home Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Simplify your own hard drive into its internal storage bay. Available in -One NETGEAR CENTRIA. a Media Server that safeguards all -in-one device with NETGEAR CENTRIA. Easy to the internal hard drive.
Product Data Sheet
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Use the included ReadySHARE Vault application for backing up using Apple® Time Machine. CENTRIA Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Back-Up Automatically With CENTRIA you can relax knowing all of homes. Easily safeguard your files & media Automatic, continuous back-up for your PC & Mac®.... Share & stream your movies, music, photos Find & play your media Share your USB hard drive and multi-function printer Connect Quickly CENTRIA is safe in one place, stored securely on DLNA TVs, game consoles and more Use your mobile device to 10x faster than USB 2.0 ...
Use the included ReadySHARE Vault application for backing up using Apple® Time Machine. CENTRIA Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Back-Up Automatically With CENTRIA you can relax knowing all of homes. Easily safeguard your files & media Automatic, continuous back-up for your PC & Mac®.... Share & stream your movies, music, photos Find & play your media Share your USB hard drive and multi-function printer Connect Quickly CENTRIA is safe in one place, stored securely on DLNA TVs, game consoles and more Use your mobile device to 10x faster than USB 2.0 ...
Product Data Sheet
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CENTRIA Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 NETGEAR genie® Home Networking Simplified • Easy to install-no CD required • User-friendly dashboard to monitor, control and repair your home network • ...
CENTRIA Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 NETGEAR genie® Home Networking Simplified • Easy to install-no CD required • User-friendly dashboard to monitor, control and repair your home network • ...
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... a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorised reseller. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. CENTRIA Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 NETGEAR Difference • Faster WiFi - Network conditions and environmental factors,... USB device connectivity-up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 • Single-click SD card back-up Package Contents • NETGEAR CENTRIA - WNDR4700 (internal hard drive not included) or WNDR4720 (2TB SATA hard drive included) • Ethernet cable • Power adapter,...
... a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorised reseller. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. CENTRIA Data Sheet WNDR4700/WNDR4720 NETGEAR Difference • Faster WiFi - Network conditions and environmental factors,... USB device connectivity-up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 • Single-click SD card back-up Package Contents • NETGEAR CENTRIA - WNDR4700 (internal hard drive not included) or WNDR4720 (2TB SATA hard drive included) • Ethernet cable • Power adapter,...
User Manual
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... and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. All rights reserved. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. 2 Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Support Thank you can use...
... and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. All rights reserved. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. 2 Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Support Thank you can use...
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... and Side Panel 9 Back Panel 11 Label 11 Install CENTRIA 12 Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD 15 HDD Format 17 Remove a Hard Disk Drive 17 Requirements for Optional USB Devices 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Router Setup Preparation 21 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties ...for DHCP 21 Gather ISP Information 21 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 21 Types of Logins and Access 21 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 22 Upgrade the Firmware 22 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 23 Join Your Wireless Network 24 Manual Method 24 Wi-Fi...
... and Side Panel 9 Back Panel 11 Label 11 Install CENTRIA 12 Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD 15 HDD Format 17 Remove a Hard Disk Drive 17 Requirements for Optional USB Devices 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Router Setup Preparation 21 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties ...for DHCP 21 Gather ISP Information 21 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 21 Types of Logins and Access 21 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 22 Upgrade the Firmware 22 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 23 Join Your Wireless Network 24 Manual Method 24 Wi-Fi...
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CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen 39 Setup Wizard 39 WPS Wizard 40 Setup Menu 41 WAN Setup 42 Default DMZ Server 43 Change the MTU Size ...
CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen 39 Setup Wizard 39 WPS Wizard 40 Setup Menu 41 WAN Setup 42 Default DMZ Server 43 Change the MTU Size ...
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CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Security Event Email Notifications 87 Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the Firmware 89 View Router Status 90 Router Information 90 Internet Port (WAN) Setup 91 Wireless ...
CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Security Event Email Notifications 87 Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the Firmware 89 View Router Status 90 Router Information 90 Internet Port (WAN) Setup 91 Wireless ...
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CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 128 Sequence to Restart Your Network 128 Check ... LEDs Never Turn Off 130 Internet LED Is Off 130 Wireless LED Is Off 130 Cannot Log In to CENTRIA 131 Cannot Access the Internet 131 Troubleshoot PPPoE 133 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 133 Changes Not Saved 134 Wireless Connectivity ...and Password 135 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 135 Test the LAN Path to CENTRIA 135 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 136 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 138 Technical Specifications...
CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 128 Sequence to Restart Your Network 128 Check ... LEDs Never Turn Off 130 Internet LED Is Off 130 Wireless LED Is Off 130 Cannot Log In to CENTRIA 131 Cannot Access the Internet 131 Troubleshoot PPPoE 133 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 133 Changes Not Saved 134 Wireless Connectivity ...and Password 135 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 135 Test the LAN Path to CENTRIA 135 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 136 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 138 Technical Specifications...
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...external USB storage drive. • Share easily. Enjoy high-performance connectivity throughout your home with a 2 TB hard drive, and WNDR4700, for which you need it. All your CENTRIA NETGEAR CENTRIA is an all-in this manual, visit the support website at any Internet-enabled device. • Connect quickly.... CENTRIA comes in your own hard drive. An SD card reader affords simple, single-click backup of media to know...
...external USB storage drive. • Share easily. Enjoy high-performance connectivity throughout your home with a 2 TB hard drive, and WNDR4700, for which you need it. All your CENTRIA NETGEAR CENTRIA is an all-in this manual, visit the support website at any Internet-enabled device. • Connect quickly.... CENTRIA comes in your own hard drive. An SD card reader affords simple, single-click backup of media to know...
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... place your hard disk drive was shipped external to CENTRIA to protect it from the internal slot when shipping CENTRIA. Ethernet cable Power adapter Figure 1. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • HDD (model WNDR4720 only) •... depending on the physical placement of your wireless network. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Unpack CENTRIA Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. However, the operating distance or range of your NETGEAR dealer. Always remove the hard drive from any parts ...
... place your hard disk drive was shipped external to CENTRIA to protect it from the internal slot when shipping CENTRIA. Ethernet cable Power adapter Figure 1. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • HDD (model WNDR4720 only) •... depending on the physical placement of your wireless network. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Unpack CENTRIA Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. However, the operating distance or range of your NETGEAR dealer. Always remove the hard drive from any parts ...
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... phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from electrical devices that can also affect your wireless signal. Buttons and connectors are potential sources of interference. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices... as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. CENTRIA, front and side view Hardware Setup 9 When there is five channels.
... phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from electrical devices that can also affect your wireless signal. Buttons and connectors are potential sources of interference. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices... as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. CENTRIA, front and side view Hardware Setup 9 When there is five channels.
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CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Table 1. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection ... ready. • Solid amber. Files and folders on the side. • WiFi On/Off button. Hardware Setup 10 CENTRIA is 85% full. • Blinking green. Wireless • Solid blue. USB • Solid blue: The router has.... • SD card reader. The firmware is a failure alert. • Off. Power is being copied to CENTRIA. If the LED is operating in WPS (WiFi protected setup) mode. • Off. You can attach an SD...
CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Table 1. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection ... ready. • Solid amber. Files and folders on the side. • WiFi On/Off button. Hardware Setup 10 CENTRIA is 85% full. • Blinking green. Wireless • Solid blue. USB • Solid blue: The router has.... • SD card reader. The firmware is a failure alert. • Off. Power is being copied to CENTRIA. If the LED is operating in WPS (WiFi protected setup) mode. • Off. You can attach an SD...
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Power connector USB LAN ports 1-4 WAN (Internet) port Figure 3. The label shows unique information about restoring factory settings. Default access information Figure 4. Label The label on page 138 for information about CENTRIA Serial number MAC address Preset SSID Preset WiFi password Hardware Setup 11 CENTRIA, rear view Reset Power On/Off See Factory Settings on the bottom of the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
Power connector USB LAN ports 1-4 WAN (Internet) port Figure 3. The label shows unique information about restoring factory settings. Default access information Figure 4. Label The label on page 138 for information about CENTRIA Serial number MAC address Preset SSID Preset WiFi password Hardware Setup 11 CENTRIA, rear view Reset Power On/Off See Factory Settings on the bottom of the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
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...your modem's power. 1 DSL or cable Internet Modem b. Connect your modem. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Install CENTRIA To view the CENTRIA Installation video, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21753/~/centria-hard-drive-installation-video, or use the following QR code. To... install CENTRIA: Make sure that router. Hardware Setup 12 Unplug your Internet service. 2....
...your modem's power. 1 DSL or cable Internet Modem b. Connect your modem. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Install CENTRIA To view the CENTRIA Installation video, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21753/~/centria-hard-drive-installation-video, or use the following QR code. To... install CENTRIA: Make sure that router. Hardware Setup 12 Unplug your Internet service. 2....
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... On/Off 4 a. Plug in and turn on the front panel to turn from solid amber to Step 5, wait for the Power LED on your router. 3. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 a. Before going to solid green. Install a hard disk drive (optional). 3 For details, see Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) on page 15...
... On/Off 4 a. Plug in and turn on the front panel to turn from solid amber to Step 5, wait for the Power LED on your router. 3. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 a. Before going to solid green. Install a hard disk drive (optional). 3 For details, see Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) on page 15...
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..., you can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to http://www.routerlogin.net. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 5.
..., you can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to http://www.routerlogin.net. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 5.
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... door (a) and move the internal latch down (b) as shown (c). If problems persist, register your equipment, always turn off . 2. Visit www.netgear.com/CENTRIA_HD for instructions about how to do this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Make sure the...does not connect to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Contact your settings to be sure that you to insert the HDD. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this . Review your ISP to the Internet: 1. The...
... door (a) and move the internal latch down (b) as shown (c). If problems persist, register your equipment, always turn off . 2. Visit www.netgear.com/CENTRIA_HD for instructions about how to do this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Make sure the...does not connect to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Contact your settings to be sure that you to insert the HDD. CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this . Review your ISP to the Internet: 1. The...