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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
September 2012
CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720
Installation Guide
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The box contains the following items. If any items are incorrect,
missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
Hard disk drive
(HDD) included
CENTRIA
only with model
WNDR4720
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Note: 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.
To view the CENTRIA Installation video, use this QR code.
Tray for
0.75-inch
HDD only
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Page 1: Technical Support
CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. https://my.netgear.com. Installation Guide You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. -
Page 2: Prepare Your Modem
Declarations of Conformity 1. Prepare your modem. 3. Insert a hard disk drive (optional). For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. Unplug your modem. If it has a battery When the router is turned off, install the hard disk drive as This symbol is placed in accordance with the European Union backup, remove the battery. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting to Know Your Router ......3 Install Your Router ........5 1. - Page 4 ReadySHARE Cloud ....... . 21 NETGEAR genie App ....... . 22...
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Page 5: Getting To Know Your Router
Getting to Know Your Router Most connectors are on the rear panel. Power connector Power On/Off LAN ports Restore Factory (Internet) Settings port The following figure shows the front and side panel. WiFi On/Off Backup USB port SD card reader LEDs The router has buttons on the side and LEDs on the front. - Page 6 Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.
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Page 7: Install Your Router
Install Your Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install the router. Follow steps 1 through 5. 1. Prepare your modem. a. Unplug your modem’s power. DSL or cable b. If the modem has a battery backup, remove its batteries. -
Page 8: Power On The Router
3. Install a hard disk drive (optional). For details, see Install an HDD (Optional) on page 8. 4. Power on the router. On/Off Router Modem a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. -
Page 9: Connect A Computer
5. Connect a computer. Router Modem You can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. • Use the Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • Or, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the label on the bottom of the router. -
Page 10: Install An Hdd (Optional)
Install an HDD (Optional) You can install a hard disk drive (HDD) in the router. 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 a hard disk drive (HDD). -
Page 11: Format The Hdd
Insert the HDD. The connector is up. Close the latch to secure the HDD place. Close the side door of the router. 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. -
Page 12: Back Up Your Computer
2. To back up your Windows computers, install ReadySHARE Vault on each PC. Caution: NETGEAR assumes no responsibility for lost data and does not offer data recovery services if a drive fails. ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup ReadySHARE Vault lets you back up files on your Windows PC. -
Page 13: Time Machine Backup
Time Machine Backup Time Machine works on Mac computers only, and automatically backs up your computer. To back up a Mac onto an HDD in the router: From your Mac Desktop, open Macintosh HD or Finder. Select WNDR4700 from the SHARED list in the left menu. Click the Connect As button. -
Page 14: Remove A Hard Disk Drive
Remove a Hard Disk Drive Caution: 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): Turn off the router with the Power On/Off button. Open the router side door and release the internal latch as shown. -
Page 15: Preset Wireless Security
This information is on the label on the bottom of the product. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). If you do change... -
Page 16: Wireless Network Settings
the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product no longer apply. Wireless Network Settings Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the space below for easy reference. WiFi network name (SSID): Network key (password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place:... -
Page 17: Join The Wireless Network
Join the Wireless Network You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to join your wireless network. WPS Method WPS lets you join your WiFi network without typing the password. If your wireless device supports WPS, the first time you join the network, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the router. -
Page 18: Access The Router To Make More Changes
Access the Router to Make More Changes After you use NETGEAR genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. To log in to the router: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to the router. -
Page 19: Change Your Password
Select Administration > Set Password to display the Set Password screen: Type your old password and type the new password twice. NETGEAR recommends that you use the password recovery feature when you change your password. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. -
Page 20: Format The Hdd From The Router Menu
Format the HDD from the Router Menu You cannot partition or change the file system type when you use this method to format the HDD. Caution: Formatting the hard disk drive erases any files stored on the drive. To format an hdd: Select ADVANCED >... -
Page 21: Restore Factory Settings
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 •... -
Page 22: Readyshare Printer
On each computer that will share the printer: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download and install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility (available in the ReadySHARE Printer area at (www.netgear.com/readyshare). c. Select the language. -
Page 23: Readyshare Cloud
For information about using ReadySHARE Printer, see the user manual by clicking the Documentation link in the router management router interface or visiting http://support.netgear.com. ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Cloud gives you remote access over the Internet to the HDD inside the router or a USB storage device that is connected to your router’s USB port. -
Page 24: Netgear Genie App
Network Map ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here Click here Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at: www.netgear.com/genie. The genie app includes the following features: • Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wireless connections. -
Page 25: Netgear Genie Mobile App
To install the genie mobile app: Use your mobile device to navigate to the Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android, and search for NETGEAR genie. You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process: iPad app... - Page 26 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.