Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive | NETGEAR WNDR4700, WNDR4720

CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720

All the data on SD card is backed up in a folder on the internal HDD root directory. The folder name is Card_1_Backup_<time stamp>, where time stamp is the time of the backup.

When the backup is done, the HDD LED stops blinking. You can go to the root directory of the internal HDD to check the data.

Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive

You can install a hard disk drive (HDD) inside the router and back up files from your computers onto the HDD. For instructions about how to install an HDD, see the installation guide that came in the package with your product.

When your HDD is 95% full, the HDD LED blinks red and green.

To replace an HDD:

1.Obtain a compatible HDD. It can be preformatted or unformatted.

For a list of HDDs that are compatible with the router, visit www.netgear.com/CENTRIA_HD.

2.Select Advanced > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.

3.Click the Safely Remove USB or Internal Hard Drive button.

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NETGEAR WNDR4700, WNDR4720 user manual Replace the Internal Hard Disk Drive,  To replace an HDD

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 Wireless Devices and Security Settings Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access 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  To use WPS to join the wireless network Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method 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 Address Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup To configure QoS  To reserve an IP address QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access  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 Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy Storage Storage drive  To access the internal HDD or USB device from Windows ReadySHARE AccessUser Setup  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 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser 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 Restore Configuration Settings Manage the Configuration FileBack Up 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 Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service  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 Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Check Ethernet Cable Connections Network Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LED Is OffHDD LED Is Red or Red and Green 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 Test the LAN Path to Centria Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility  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