Netgear orporated 11400179 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual CENTRIA WNDR4700 WNDR4720

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3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack CENTRIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Position CENTRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Front and Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Install CENTRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15HDD Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Remove a Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Requirements for Optional USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genieRouter Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Dashboard (Basic Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic SettingsBasic Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30ReadySHARE Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Change WPA Security Option and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

4CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced HomeNETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Use the Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Chapter 5 StorageReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Storage Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Add or Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Safely Remove a USB or Internal Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Specify Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61ReadySHARE Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Back Up Your Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Time Machine HDD Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Time Machine USB Drive Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Back Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Format the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Chapter 6 ReadySHARE PrinterReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76USB Control Center Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Chapter 7 SecurityKeyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Block Services (Port Filtering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

5CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Chapter 8 AdministrationUpgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Internet Port (WAN) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Chapter 9 Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Wireless AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Port Forwarding and Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . .110How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120Auto Detect Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Auto Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1226to4 Tunnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Pass Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Fixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

6CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Chapter 10 TroubleshootingQuick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Hard Disk Drive (HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Troubleshooting with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Power LED Stays Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130HDD LED Is Red or Red and Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Internet LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Wireless LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Cannot Log In to CENTRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Test the LAN Path to CENTRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 137Appendix A Supplemental InformationFactory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Appendix B Notification of Compliance

711. Hardware SetupGetting to know your CENTRIANETGEAR CENTRIA is an all-in-one device with three essential functions.• Back up automatically. All your computers—Windows PCs and Macs—can back up incrementally on the CENTRIA internal hard drive or on an external USB storage drive.• Share easily. Store your files and media on your CENTRIA and access or stream them from any Internet-enabled device.• Connect quickly. Enjoy high-performance connectivity throughout your home with your 900 Mbps, dual-band WiFi router. CENTRIA comes in two models: WNDR4720, which comes with a 2 TB hard drive, and WNDR4700, for which you provide your own hard drive. You can upgrade the hard disk drive at any time. Both models have two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for adding even more storage, should you need it. An SD card reader affords simple, single-click backup of media to the internal hard drive.This chapter contains the following sections:• Unpack CENTRIA • Position CENTRIA • Hardware Features • Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • Remove a Hard Disk Drive • Requirements for Optional USB Devices For information about ReadySHARE features in your product, see Chapter 5, Storage, and visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

Hardware Setup8CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Unpack CENTRIAOpen the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.Ethernet cablePower adapterCENTRIATray forHard disk driveNote: If you purchased model WNDR4720, your hard disk drive was shipped external to CENTRIA to protect it from any accidental damage. Always remove the hard drive from the internal slot when shipping CENTRIA.(HDD) includedonly with model 0.75-inchHDD onlyWNDR4720Figure 1. Check the package contentsYour box contains the following items:• CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720• HDD (model WNDR4720 only)• Tray to allow installation of an optional 0.75-inch HDD• AC power adapter and power cord (plug varies by region)• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructionsIf any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Position CENTRIAThe router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your router:

Hardware Setup9 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.• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a minimum.• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal.When there is more than one wireless network in the area and they use the same channel, that can create interference in some instances. If this happens, you can use a different radio frequency channel to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing is five channels. Fr example, different networks in the same area could use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11.Hardware FeaturesBefore you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.Front and Side PanelThe router front panel has status LEDs and icons. Buttons and connectors are on the side.LEDsWPSWiFi On/OffBackupUSB portSD card readerFigure 2. CENTRIA, front and side view

Table 1. LED descriptionLED DescriptionPower • Solid amber. CENTRIA is starting up.• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.• Solid green. CENTRIA is ready.• Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit www.netgear.com/support.• Off. Power is not supplied to CENTRIA.Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.• Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.• Off. No Ethernet cable is connected to CENTRIA.Wireless • Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode.• Blinking. The router is in WPS (WiFi protected setup) mode. • Off. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.USB • Solid blue: The router has accepted the USB device. The USB device is ready to be used. • Blinking blue. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect. • Off. No USB device is connected; someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button, and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device. HDD • Solid green. The internal HDD is working and is not full. • Solid green plus red. The HDD is 85% full. • Blinking green. Someone pressed the Backup button; the SD card data is being copied to the internal HDD.• Blinking green and red. The HDD is 95% full. • Solid red. The HDD is not formatted, the HDD connection is loose, or there is a failure alert.• Off. No internal HDD is connected. Hardware Setup10CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 The following are located on the side. • WiFi On/Off button. Pressing and holding the WiFi On/Off button for 2 seconds turns on or off the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios. If the Wireless LED is lit, then the wireless radio is on. If the LED is off, then the wireless radios are turned off and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.• WPS button. You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network.• Backup button. You can use this button to back up files and folders onto the internal hard disk drive from an SD card attached to the card reader. See Back Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDD on page 70.• USB drive. You can use this to attach a USB device such as a flash drive. Files and folders on the USB device can be shared.• SD card reader. The SD card reader supports SD, MMC, MS, or MS Pro type cards. You can attach an SD card here, and then use the Backup button to back up files and folders on the SD card onto the internal HDD.

Hardware Setup11 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Back PanelThe back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.USB LAN ports WAN ResetPower On/OffPower connector1-4 (Internet)portFigure 3. CENTRIA, rear viewSee Factory Settings on page 139 for information about restoring factory settings. LabelThe label on the bottom of the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. MAC addressSerial numberPreset WiFiDefault access informationPreset SSIDpasswordFigure 4. The label shows unique information about CENTRIA

Hardware Setup12CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Install CENTRIATo 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 your Internet service is working before you install the router. Follow steps 1 through 5.1. Prepare your modem.a. Unplug your modem’s power.1InternetDSL or cableModemb. If the modem has a battery backup, remove its batteries.c. If your modem was already connected to another router, disconnect the cable between your modem and that router.Now your modem should be turned off and cabled only to the wall jack for your Internet service.2. Connect your modem.

Hardware Setup13 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720a. Plug in and turn on your modem. (Replace the batteries if you removed them previously.)2abRouterModemb. With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router, connect your modem to the Internet port of your router.3. Install a hard disk drive (optional).For details, see Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) on page 15.34. Power on the router.4On/OffRouterModema. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.b. Before going to Step 5, wait for the Power LED on the front panel to turn from solid amber to solid green. If none of the LEDs on the front panel are on, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel.

Hardware Setup14CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 5. Connect a computer.5RouterModemYou can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your Router.• Or, connect wirelessly by using the preset SSID and preset WiFi password on the label on the bottom of the router.6. Launch a browser, and the genie screen displays.7. Click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your router.• If you installed an HDD, you can format it when prompted, or do that later. • During installation, you can download and install the ReadySHARE Vault app, or do that later. ReadySHARE Vault lets you manage your backups from your computer. See ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup on page 63. If the browser cannot display the web page: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly to the router.• Make sure that the router Power LED is green and that its Wireless LED is lit.• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the previous page.• Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.

Hardware Setup15 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Consult the documentation that came with your computer or operating system for instructions about how to do this.If the router does not connect to the Internet:1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.3. Read Chapter 11, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)CENTRIA supports an optional HDD. The router supports 3.5-inch SATA HDDs (both 0.75 and 1-inch thickness). Visit www.netgear.com/CENTRIA_HD for list of compatible hard drives.CAUTION:To protect your equipment, always turn off the router before removing or inserting an HDD.To install a hard disk drive:1. Make sure the router is powered off.2. Open the router side door (a) and move the internal latch down (b) as shown (c).bacThis allows you to insert the HDD.

Hardware Setup16CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. If you are installing a 0.75-inch-thick HDD (this is uncommon), insert the tray into the router.Follow the THIS SIDE UP and the BACK OF PRODUCT signs on the tray to place it in the correct orientation. 4. The metal connector on the HDD is up.Insert the HDD.5. Close the latch to secure the HDD in place. 6. Close the side door.Note: If the latch is not in the correct position or the HDD is inserted in the wrong direction, then the side door to the router cannot be closed.When you turn on the router, the HDD LED shows the status of the HDD.• Solid green. The internal HDD is working and is not full.• Solid green plus red. The HDD is 85% full. • Solid red. The HDD is not formatted, the HDD connection is loose, or there is a failure alert.• Off. No internal HDD is connected.

Hardware Setup17 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720HDD FormatIf you install an HDD during your initial router setup, the router detects it. A preformatted HDD does not have to be reformatted. If the HDD has not yet been formatted, you are prompted to format the HDD. CAUTION:Formatting the hard disks erases any data stored on it.You can follow the prompts to do so, or wait until later and log in to the router to format the HDD from the router menu. See Format the HDD on page 73.Remove a Hard Disk DriveCAUTION:To protect your equipment, always turn off the router before removing or inserting a hard disk drive (HDD).To remove the hard disk drive (HDD):1. Power off the router with the Power On/Off button.2. Open the router side door and release the internal latch as shown.

Hardware Setup18CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. Grab the top and bottom of the HDD with your fingers and pull to remove it.4. If you removed a 0.75-inch HDD, remove the tray from the router. 5. Place the latch back to the left (a) so that the router side door can be closed (b).ab

Hardware Setup19 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Requirements for Optional USB DevicesThe router works with USB 3.0 (USB Super Speed), 2.0 (USB High Speed), and 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.Table 2. USB drive speedsBus Speed/SecUSB 3.0 5,000 MbitsUSB 2.0 480 MbitsUSB 1.1 12 MbitsThe router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the router supports, go to:http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshareThe router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Linux file systems (EXT2, EXT3, EXT4), HFS+ (Hierarchical File System Plus), HFS+ journaled system.Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the router.

2022. Getting Started with NETGEAR genieConnecting to CENTRIAThis chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.This chapter contains the following sections:• Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • Use NETGEAR genie after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie21 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Router Setup PreparationYou can allow NETGEAR genie to automatically set up your router, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here.Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCPIf you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Consult the documentation that came with your computer or operating system for instructions about how to do this.Gather ISP InformationIf you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in. Make sure that you have the following information:• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account• ISP login name and password• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)Wireless Devices and Security SettingsMake sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router. Types of Logins and AccessDifferent types of logins have different purposes: It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.• Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 22 for details about this login.• ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with this login information, typically in a letter. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.• WiFi password. The preset SSID (WiFi network name) and preset WiFi password for your router are unique. This information is on the label on the bottom of your router.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie22CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Use NETGEAR genie after InstallationWhen you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the web browser address bar.A login window displays.admin********3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins and Access on page 21 for more information.Upgrade the FirmwareWhen you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen. See Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware on page 82 for more information about upgrading firmware.Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts automatically.CAUTION:Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie23 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)The Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top, there is an Advanced tab that you can use to access more menus and screens.Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more)LanguageHelp Dashboard (Click to view details)Figure 5. Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router. • Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.• Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.• Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers. • ReadySHARE. Manage storage on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) and USB devices that you connect to the router USB drive. • Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’s Internet connection.• Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking protocols to use this tab.• Help & Support. Visit the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie24CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Join Your Wireless NetworkYou can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. See Guest Networks on page 36 for instructions about how to set up a guest network.Manual MethodWith the manual method, you choose the network that you want and enter its password to connect.To connect manually:1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. The wireless software scans for all wireless networks in your area.2. Look for your network and select it. The preset SSID (wireless network name) and preset WiFi password are on the router label. If you changed these settings, then look for the network name that you used.3. Enter the router password and click Connect.Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) MethodWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.To use WPS to join the wireless network:1. Press the WPS button on the router side panel.2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password and connects you to the wireless network.

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie25 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie AppThe genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps.MenuLanguageSupportDashboard (Click to view details)Retrieve wireless password About genieThe genie app can help you with the following:• Automatically repair common wireless network problems.• Have easy access to router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more.The genie mobile app works on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone:Log in to the router Information aboutgenie mobile appPhone statusSearch NETGEARsupport and the connectedrouter

2633. NETGEAR genie Basic SettingsYour Internet connection and networkThis chapter contains the following sections:• Basic Home Screen • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings27 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Basic Home ScreenThe genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure:Internet SetupThe Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information.You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Setup Wizard on page 39.To view or change the basic Internet setup:1. From the Home screen, select Internet. The following screen displays:Scroll to view more settings

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings28CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login.• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.If you have problems with your connection, check to make sure that the settings in this screen match the information from your ISP.3. Click Apply to save your settings.4. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 11, Troubleshooting.Internet Setup Screen FieldsThe following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The fields that display in this screen depend on whether tan ISP login is required.Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.These fields display when no login is required:• Account Name (if required) Enter the account name that your ISP provided. This might also be called the host name.• Domain Name (if required) Enter the domain name that your ISP provided.These fields display when your ISP requires a login:• Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. If you are not sure, check with your ISP.• Login. The login name that your ISP provided. This login name is often an email address.• Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. This setting determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.Internet IP Address.• Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router will connect.Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings29 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called cloning). • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.• Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that the ISP allows.• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.Attached DevicesUse the Attached Device screen to view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.To go to the Attached Devices screen:From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.• IP Address. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.• MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC address is typically shown on the product label.• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. You can click Refresh to update this screen.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings30CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Parental ControlsThe first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. To set up Live Parental Controls:1. Select Parental Controls on the Home (dashboard) screen.Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts. If you do not have one, you can create one now. 2. Log in to manage Parental Control settings.3. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management Utility.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings31 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.5. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.You are prompted to log in or create a free account.6. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.• If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:

$NETGEAR genie Basic Settings32CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 7. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.8. Click the Take me to the status screen button.Parental controls are now set up for the router. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as enabled.ReadySHARE StorageYou can view information about an internal hard disk drive (HDD) or a USB storage device that is connected to the router’s USB port here. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen:To work with storage, leave the Basic radio button selected. This screen displays the following:• Network/Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. • Available Network Folders. The folders on the HDD or USB device.$

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings33 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Share Name. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.Read Access and Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder: All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router. By default, it is password.Folder Name. Full path of the network folder. Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).Total Space and Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.• Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings.• Safely Remove USB or Internal Hard Disk Drive. Safely remove the USB device attached to your router.You can click Refresh to update this screen. For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, Storage.Basic Wireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.The CENTRIA comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security.To view or change basic wireless settings:NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings34CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 1. Select Basic > Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.2. Make any changes that are needed and click Apply to save your settings.3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it does, then it is connected to the network.• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on the bottom of your router.Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion SelectionThe location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list. In the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz)The b/g/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance for the 2.4 GHz radio frequency.Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, wireless computers or devices that join the network can use the Internet but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings35 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box and click Apply.Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through 13. For products in the North America market, only channels 1 through 11 can be operated. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Mode. Up to 150 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. Up to 65 Mbps supports up to 65 Mbps.Security Options SettingsThe Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not disable security.Change WPA Security Option and PasswordYou can change the security settings for your router. If you do so, then write down the new settings and store them in a secure place for future reference.To change the WPA settings:1. On the Wireless Settings screen, under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the network passphrase (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings37 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsA security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption. This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.WPA EncryptionWPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking. WPA uses a password for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is usually implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a password to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. For help with WPA settings on your wireless computer or device, see the instructions that came with your product.

3844. NETGEAR genie Advanced HomeSpecifying custom settingsThis chapter contains the following sections:• NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:• Storage. See Chapter 5, Storage.• Security. See Chapter 7, Security.• Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home39 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720NETGEAR genie Advanced Home ScreenThe genie Advanced Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. The genie Advanced Home screen is shown in the following figure:This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu.Setup WizardYou can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie screens that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.To use the Setup Wizard:1. Select Advanced > Setup Wizard to display the following screen: 2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. If you select No, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 26).

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home40CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. Select Yes and click Next.The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays:WPS WizardThe WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN.To use the WPS Wizard:1. Select Advanced > WPS Wizard.2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. 3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. • To use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button on the side of the router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.• To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security PIN, and click Next.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home41 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password.The router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the front of the router blinks green. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network.Setup MenuSelect Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:• Internet Setup. Go to the same Internet Setup screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Internet Setup on page 26.• Wireless Setup. Go to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Basic Wireless Settings on page 33.• Guest Network. This selection is a shortcut to the same Guest Network screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Guest Networks on page 36.• WAN Setup. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 42.• LAN Setup. Local area network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 45.• QoS Setup. Quality of Service (QoS) setup. See Quality of Service (QoS) Setup on page 48.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home42CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 WAN SetupThe WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. To view or change the WAN settings:Select Advanced > Setup > WAN SetupThe following settings are available:• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack, UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be disabled only in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online games or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective. See the following section, Default DMZ Server, for more details.• Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. Use this setting only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason.• Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGPM Proxying feature lets a LAN computer receive the multicast traffic directed to it from the Internet. Selecting this check box prevents this from occurring.• MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU. This is rarely required. You should change the setting in this field only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the MTU Size on page 44.• NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home43 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function. • Disable SIP ALG. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Level Gateway (ALG) is enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP. The Disable SIP ALG check box allows you to disable the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might be useful when running certain applications.Default DMZ ServerThe default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router recognizes some of these applications and works correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server.WARNING!DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to local computers or a service that you set up in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have the router forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.To set up a default DMZ server: 1. On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box.2. Type the IP address.3. Click Apply.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home44CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Change the MTU SizeThe maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets are split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:• You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might require an MTU change:-A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web page-Yahoo email-MSN portal-America Online’s DSL service• You use VPN and have severe performance problems.• You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have connectivity or performance problems.Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 3. Common MTU sizes MTU Application1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches.1492 Used in PPPoE environments.1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)1468 Used in some DHCP environments.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home45 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720To change the MTU size:1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500.3. Click Apply to save the settings.LAN SetupThe LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is:• LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings in the LAN Setup screen.To change the LAN settings:Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected. To use the router menus, you must use a browser to connect to the new IP address and log in again.1460 Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments..1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.Table 3. Common MTU sizes (Continued)MTU Application

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home46CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings.3. Click Apply to save your changes.LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router.• IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which addresses have to be reached through a gateway or router.• RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. This setting controls how the router sends and receives RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.• RIP Version. This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled. RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home47 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Use Router as a DHCP Server Usually, this check box is selected so that the router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router.• Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router.Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings. See Address Reservation on page 48.Use the Router as a DHCP ServerBy default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. You can specify the pool of IP addresses that can be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:• An IP address from the range you have defined• Subnet mask• Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)• Primary DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen; otherwise, the router’s LAN IP address)• Secondary DNS server (if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen)To use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to specify the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and no other DHCP server is available on your network, set your computers’ IP addresses manually so that they can access the router.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home48CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. In the Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button. 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.) 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. Then click Edit or Delete.Quality of Service (QoS) SetupQoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The CENTRIA can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS: Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup to display the following screen:

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home49 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsThe CENTRIA supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application have to have WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply.Set Up QoS for Internet AccessYou can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:• Specific applications• Specific online games• Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router• A specific device by MAC addressTo specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.QoS for Applications and Online GamingTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games:1. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button to see the QoS Priority Rule list.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home50CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 You can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button. You can also delete all the rules by clicking the Delete All button.3. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen:4. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.5. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. A list of applications or games displays.6. You can select an existing item from the list, or you can scroll and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game, as applicable. 7. If prompted, in the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses.8. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this traffic relative to other applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.9. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.QoS for a Router LAN PortTo create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router’s LAN ports:1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. 2. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.3. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.4. Click the Add Priority Rule button.5. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure:6. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port.7. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traffic relative to other applications. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.8. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.9. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.

NETGEAR genie Advanced Home51 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720QoS for a MAC AddressTo create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup, and click the Setup QoS Rule button. The QoS Setup screen displays.2. Click Add Priority Rule. 3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen:4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, then fill in these fields manually. 5. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this device’s traffic reelative to other applications and traffic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.6. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.7. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.8. Click Apply.Edit or Delete an Existing QoS PolicyTo edit or delete a QoS policy:1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen.2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit or delete, and do one of the following:• Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.• Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings.3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.

5255. StorageAccessing and configuring an HDD or USB storage driveThis chapter describes how to access and configure a storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used to connect only USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port.This chapter contains the following sections:• ReadySHARE Access • User Setup • File-Sharing Scenarios • Storage Basic Settings • Storage Advanced Settings • Safely Remove a USB or Internal Hard Drive • Media Server • Specify Approved USB Devices • Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer • ReadySHARE Cloud • Back Up Your Computers • Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive • Format the HDD For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.For more information about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare.

$Storage53 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720ReadySHARE AccessReadySHARE lets you access and share the HDD inside the router or a USB drive connected the router USB port. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.) When you connect the USB device, it might take up to 2 minutes before it is ready for sharing.Note: If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router. To access the internal HDD or USB device from Windows: The readyshareconnect.exe file is available to download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare. You can use any of these methods:• Select Start > Run. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click OK. • Open a browser and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.• Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar. To access the internal HDD or USB device from a Mac: 1. Select Go > Connect to Server.2. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address.3. Click Connect.User SetupThe router comes with the admin user name that allows you to log in to the router to view its settings and change them. In the User Setup screen, you can add up to four users in addition to admin. Each user name and password can contain printable ASCII characters (ASCII 0x20 through 0x7E) and can be up to 60 characters in length.To add a user:1. Select Advanced > Storage > User Setup.$

Storage54CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 2. Click Add.3. In the User Name field, type a name.4. Type the password in the Password field and in the Re-enter Password field to confirm it.5. Click the Add button when finished. File-Sharing ScenariosYou can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any computer, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia files. USB drive applications include:• Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users.• Sharing resources on your network. You can store files in a central location so that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a go-between across the systems.• Sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with remote users.A few common uses are described in the following sections.Share Photos You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This method eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.To share files with your friends and family:1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the router either directly or with a USB cable.Computers on your local area network (LAN) can automatically access this USB drive using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.2. If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see Storage Advanced Settings on page 58.

$Storage55 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingThis scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print server.• One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.• The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a PC, but not shared on the network.• The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:1. On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.2. On the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive to the PC. Then print the files.Share Large Files over the InternetSending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the router.Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:• There are three kinds of accounts: admin, guest, and user accounts. The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the router. By default, it is password. The guest user account has no password. You specify the passwords for user accounts in the User Setup screen (User Setup on page 53).• On the FTP site, the person receiving the files uses the guest user account and enters the password. (FTP requires that you type something in the password field.)• Be sure to select the FTP (via Internet) check box in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. This option supports both downloading and uploading of files. You can enable the HTTP (via Internet) option on the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen to share large files. This option supports downloading files only.$