Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD | NETGEAR WNDR4720

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 10, 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).

a

b c

This allows you to insert the HDD.

Hardware Setup

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NETGEAR WNDR4720, WNDR4700 user manual Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD,  To install a hard disk drive

Contents

Models Centria Support TrademarksCompliance Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Position Centria Unpack Centria Front and Side Panel Hardware Features LED description Label Back Panel  To install Centria Install Centria Power on the router If the browser cannot display the web  To install a hard disk drive Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD Metal connector on the HDD is up Remove a Hard Disk Drive HDD Format To remove the hard disk drive HDD Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Requirements for Optional USB Devices Getting Started with Netgear genie Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings Upgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet Setup  To view or change the basic Internet setupBasic Home Screen Internet Setup Screen Fields Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or noInternet IP Address  To go to the Attached Devices screen Attached Devices Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Click the Take me to the status screen button ReadySHARE Storage  To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHzRegion Selection Change WPA Security Option and Password Security Options Settings To change the WPA settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network WPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen WPS Wizard  To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes Change the MTU Size LAN Setup  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN TCP/IP Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Use the Router as a Dhcp Server Use Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS Setup To configure QoS Address Reservation  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box QoS for a Router LAN PortClick the Add Priority Rule button  To edit or delete a QoS policy QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Click Add Priority Rule Storage drive Storage  To add a user Select Advanced Storage User Setup ReadySHARE AccessUser Setup  To access the internal HDD or USB device from Windows File-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos To share files with your friends and family Share Large Files over the Internet Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Storage Basic Settings  To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE To access your HDD or USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder  To go to storage advances settings Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB or Internal Hard Drive Specify Approved USB Devices Media Server Select the Allow only approved devices check box Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Back Up Your Computers ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup  To back up a Windows PC on to an HDD in the router Click Save and Start Backup  To back up a Mac onto an HDD in the router Time Machine HDD Backup  To set up a USB drive for Time Machine Time Machine USB Drive Backup Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBR Back Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDDChange the Partition Scheme  To replace an HDD Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Format the HDD Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 USB Control Center Utility USB Printer Control Center Configuration Scan with a Multifunction Printer Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port Filtering Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720  To schedule blocking Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Administration  To check for new firmware and update your router Router Information View Router Status Statistics Button Internet Port WAN Setup View connection status information Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Set Password Password RecoveryErase Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address  To restrict access based on MAC addressesSelect the Turn Access Control On check box  To set up a router as a wireless access point Wireless AP Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry  To make a local web server public Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public 113  To set up Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxDynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 LAN Setup Auto Detect FieldsIPv6 Filtering Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Fixed WAN Setup IPb6 Fixed LAN SetupFixed Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter 126 Troubleshooting Check Ethernet Cable Connections Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Troubleshooting with the LEDs Network SettingsPower LED Stays Amber Internet LED Is Off Wireless LED Is OffHDD LED Is Red or Red and Green LEDs Never Turn Off Cannot Log In to Centria Cannot Access the Internet 132 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshoot PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Connectivity Wireless Signal StrengthChanges Not Saved  To ping the router from a running Windows computer Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Centria Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings WPA2-PSK AES Technical Specifications 140