Storage drive | NETGEAR WNDR4700, WNDR4720 specification

5. Storage	5
Accessing and configuring an HDD or USB

storage drive

This 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

•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.

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NETGEAR WNDR4700, WNDR4720 user manual Storage drive

Contents

Centria Models Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Centria Position Centria Hardware Features Front and Side Panel LED description Back Panel Label Install Centria  To install Centria Power on the router If the browser cannot display the web Install an Optional Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD  To install a hard disk drive Metal connector on the HDD is up HDD Format Remove a Hard Disk Drive To remove the hard disk drive HDD Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Requirements for Optional USB Devices Getting Started with Netgear genie Router Setup Preparation Types of Logins and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Use Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade the Firmware Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Join Your Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Netgear genie Basic Settings  To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet SetupBasic Home Screen Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet Setup Screen FieldsInternet IP Address Attached Devices  To go to the Attached Devices screen  To set up Live Parental Controls Parental Controls Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 ReadySHARE Storage Click the Take me to the status screen button Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion Selection Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Password To change the WPA settings  To set up a guest network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption Netgear genie Advanced Home  To use the Setup Wizard Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen  To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the MTU Size Common MTU sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup  To configure QoSAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP address Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Set Up QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxClick the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS PolicyClick Add Priority Rule  To edit or delete a QoS policy Storage Storage drive ReadySHARE Access User Setup To access the internal HDD or USB device from Windows  To add a user Select Advanced Storage User Setup Share Photos File-Sharing Scenarios To share files with your friends and family Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet  To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE Storage Basic Settings To access your HDD or USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder Storage Advanced Settings  To go to storage advances settings Safely Remove a USB or Internal Hard Drive Available Network Folders Media Server Specify Approved USB Devices Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browserConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Select the Allow only approved devices check box ReadySHARE Vault Windows Backup Back Up Your Computers Click Save and Start Backup  To back up a Windows PC on to an HDD in the router Time Machine HDD Backup  To back up a Mac onto an HDD in the router Time Machine USB Drive Backup  To set up a USB drive for Time Machine Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Back Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDD Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBRChange the Partition Scheme Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive  To replace an HDD Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Format the HDD Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 USB Control Center Utility Control Center Configuration USB Printer Scan with a Multifunction Printer Security  To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering  To block services Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking  To set up email notifications Security Event Email Notifications Administration  To check for new firmware and update your router View Router Status Router Information Internet Port WAN Setup Statistics Button Connection Status Button View connection status information Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Password Recovery Set PasswordErase Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings  To restrict access based on MAC addresses Restrict Wireless Access by MAC AddressSelect the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless AP  To set up a router as a wireless access point Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unit Remote Computer Access Basics Port Forwarding and Triggering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port number Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwarding Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Add a Custom Service To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Set Up Port Triggering Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To make a local web server public 113 Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 Auto Detect Fields IPv6 LAN SetupIPv6 Filtering Auto Config 6to4 Tunnel Pass Through IPb6 Fixed LAN Setup IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupFixed Dhcp Traffic Meter PPPoE 126 Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Quick TipsSequence to Restart Your Network Check Ethernet Cable Connections Network Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Stays Amber Wireless LED Is Off HDD LED Is Red or Red and GreenLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to Centria 132 Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Restore the Factory Settings and Password Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Centria  To ping the router from a running Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Technical Specifications WPA2-PSK AES 140