Netgear Centria Wndr4700 Wndr4720 Media Storage Router User Manual

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Router Setup Preparation
You 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 DHCP
If 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 Information
If 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 Settings
Make 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 Access
Different 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. 
						

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Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR
 genie automatically starts when you launch an 
Internet browser on a computer that is con nected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie 
again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1.  Laun
ch your browser from a computer or wirele ss 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 p

assword for logging in to  your Internet connection. See  Types of Logins 
and Access  o
 n page 21 for more information.
Upgrade the Firmware
When 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 Firmware o
 n page 89  for more information about upgrading 
firmware.
Click the message when it shows up, and click  Y
 es 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. 
						

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Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The Basic Home screen has a dashboard that le
ts you see the status of your Internet 
connection and network at a glance. You can clic k 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) Language
Help 
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.
•      W
ireless . View or change the wireless settings for your router.
•      Att
ached Devices . View the devices connected to your network.
•      Parent
al 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.
•      Adva
nced 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. V
 isit the NETGEAR support site to  get information, help, and product 
documentation. These links work  once you have an Internet connection. 
						

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Join Your Wireless Network
You 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 Method
With 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) Method
Wi-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. 
						

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NETGEAR genie App an
d Mobile genie App
The genie app is the easy dashboard for ma naging, monitoring, and repairing your home 
network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps.
Menu Language
Support
Dashboard 
(Click to 
view 
details)
Retrieve wireless password
About genie
The genie app can help you with the following:
•     Automatically rep
 air 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 about
genie mobile app
Phone status
Search NETGEAR
supportand the connected
router 
						

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3.   NETGEAR genie Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and network
This chapter contains the following sections:
•     Basic Home Screen 
•     Internet Setup 
•     Attached Devices 
•     Parental Controls 
•     ReadySHARE Storage 
•     Basic Wireless Settings 
•     Guest Networks  
						

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Basic Home Screen
The genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure:
Internet Setup
The 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 
ro

uter. See Setup Wizard o
 n page 39 .
To view or change the basic Internet setup:
1.  F
rom the Home screen, select  Internet. The following screen displays:
Scroll to view 
more settings 
						

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The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet 
connection requires a login.
•     Ye s. 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 10, Troubleshooting.
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The 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.  
						

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•     
Get Automatically from ISP . Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP 
automatically assigns this address. 
•      Use Th
ese 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 . Th
 e 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 Defau
 lt Address. Use the default MAC address.
•      Use Compu
 ter 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 Th
is MAC Address . Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
Attached Devices
Use 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  Att
 ached Devices to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the router wi th Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have 
joined the wireless network. 
•      # (nu
mber). The order in which the device joined the network.
•      IP Address. T
 he 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 Na
 me. If the device name is known, it is shown here. 
You can click  Re
 fresh to update this screen. 
						

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Parental Controls
The 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  Parent
 al 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.  Fo
llow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental 
Controls Management Utility.