Advanced Settings | NETGEAR WNDR4700, WNDR4720 specs

9. Advanced Settings	9
Customize your network

This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for readers with advanced networking knowledge who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Advanced Wireless Settings

•Wireless AP

•Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)

•Port Forwarding and Triggering

•Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers

•Set Up Port Triggering

•Dynamic DNS

•Static Routes

•Remote Management

•USB Settings

•Universal Plug and Play

•IPv6

•Traffic Meter

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NETGEAR WNDR4700, WNDR4720 user manual Advanced Settings

Contents

Centria Models Compliance SupportTrademarks 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  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 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 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 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 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  To set up a guest network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption 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 Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the MTU Size Common MTU sizes  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerUse Router as a Dhcp Server 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 Click the Add Priority Rule button Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxQoS for a Router LAN Port 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  To share files with your friends and family File-Sharing ScenariosShare Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet  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 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 Change the Partition Scheme Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBRBack Up an SD Card onto the Internal HDD 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 specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain 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 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 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  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Add a Custom ServiceEdit 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 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  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 IPv6 Filtering IPv6 LAN SetupAuto Detect Fields Auto Config 6to4 Tunnel Pass Through Fixed IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupIPb6 Fixed LAN Setup Dhcp Traffic Meter PPPoE 126 Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Check Ethernet Cable Connections Power LED Stays Amber Troubleshooting with the LEDsNetwork Settings 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  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingTroubleshoot PPPoE Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength 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

9. Advanced Settings

Customize your network