Upgrade the Firmware | NETGEAR WNDR4720, WNDR4700 guide

CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720

Upgrade the Firmware

The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.

You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product if new firmware is available.

To check for new firmware and update your router:

1.Select Advanced > Administration > Firmware Upgrade to display the following screen:

2.Click Check.

If new firmware is available, the router finds it.

3.Click Yes to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).

WARNING!

When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.

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NETGEAR WNDR4720, WNDR4700 user manual Upgrade the Firmware,  To check for new firmware and update your router

Contents

Models Centria Compliance SupportTrademarks 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  To remove the hard disk drive HDD Remove a Hard Disk DriveHDD Format Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Requirements for Optional USB Devices Getting Started with Netgear genie Types of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Upgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Join Your Wireless Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Netgear genie Basic Settings Basic Home Screen Internet Setup To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet IP Address Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no  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 Region Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz  To change the WPA settings Change WPA Security Option and PasswordSecurity Options Settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network WPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie Advanced Home Netgear genie Advanced Home Screen Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS Wizard To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes Change the MTU Size  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN TCP/IP Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerUse Router as a Dhcp Server  To configure QoS Quality of Service QoS SetupAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP address Set Up QoS for Internet Access Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsQoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Click the Add Priority Rule button Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxQoS for a Router LAN Port Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy QoS for a MAC AddressClick Add Priority Rule  To edit or delete a QoS policy Storage drive Storage User Setup ReadySHARE Access To access the internal HDD or USB device from Windows  To add a user Select Advanced Storage User Setup  To share files with your friends and family File-Sharing ScenariosShare Photos Share Large Files over the Internet Store Files in a Central Location for Printing  To access your HDD or USB device Storage Basic Settings To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE 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  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTPConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Select the Allow only approved devices check box 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 Change the Partition Scheme Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBRBack Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDD  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  To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain  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 Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Erase Set PasswordPassword Recovery Centria WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Select the Turn Access Control On check box Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses  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  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Add a Custom ServiceEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Click Edit Service or Delete Service Set Up Port TriggeringApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To make a local web server public 113 Dynamic DNS  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play USB SettingsUniversal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 Filtering IPv6 LAN SetupAuto Detect Fields Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 Tunnel Fixed IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupIPb6 Fixed LAN Setup Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter 126 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsSequence to Restart Your Network Check Ethernet Cable Connections Power LED Stays Amber Troubleshooting with the LEDsNetwork Settings HDD LED Is Red or Red and Green Wireless LED Is OffLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is Off Cannot Log In to Centria Cannot Access the Internet 132  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingTroubleshoot PPPoE Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordTest 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 default settings Factory Settings WPA2-PSK AES Technical Specifications 140