Netgear Centria Wndr4700 Wndr4720 Media Storage Router User Manual

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Back Panel
The back panel has the connections
 shown in the following figure.
USB LAN ports WAN Reset Power On/OffPower connector
1-4
(Internet)
port
Figure 3. CENTRIA, rear view
See Factory Settings  on page 138 for information about restoring factory settings. 
Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial 
number. 
MAC address Serial number
Preset WiFi
Default access information
Preset SSID
password
Figure...

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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 your Internet service is working before you install the router. Follow steps 1 
throu gh 5.
1.  Prep are your modem.
a. Unplug your modem’s power.
1
Internet
DSL or cable
Modem
b. If the modem has  a  battery backup, remove its batteries....

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a.
Plug in and turn on your modem. (Replace  the batteries if you removed them 
previously.)
2
a b
Router
Modem
b.  With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router, connect your modem to the 
Internet port of your router.
3.  Inst
all a hard disk drive (optional).
For details, see  Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 
on page 15.
3
4.  Power on the router.
4
On/Off
Router
Modem
a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the...

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5. 
Connect a computer.
5
Router
Modem
You 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.  Lau
nch a browser, and the genie screen displays.
7. Click  Next, and follow the onscreen instructions to set up your router.
•      If...

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•     
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 se
 ttings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed 
everything correctly. 
2.  Cont
act your ISP to verify that...

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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...

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HDD Format
If 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 p
 age 72.
Remove a Hard Disk...

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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).
a
b 

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Requirements for Optional USB Devices
The 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 speeds
BusSpeed/Sec
USB 3.0 5,000 Mbits
USB 2.0 480 Mbits
USB 1.1 12 Mbits
The router works with most USB-compliant...

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2.   Getting Started with NETGEAR genie
Connecting to CENTRIA
This 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...