350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USASeptember 2014202-11016-03v1.0CENTRIAUser ManualModels:WNDR4700WNDR4720
Table 1. LED descriptionLED DescriptionPower• Solid amber. CENTRIA is starting up.• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button
Advanced Settings100CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Turn off wireless signal by schedule. You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your
Advanced Settings101 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Wireless APThe CENTRIA can be configured as a wireless AP. This mode lets you add a second router to you
Advanced Settings102CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)You can set the CENTRIA up to be used as a wireless access point (AP).
Advanced Settings103 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720The router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wire
Advanced Settings104CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Repeater IP Address. If your router is the repeater, enter the IP address of the other access point.Disa
Advanced Settings105 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47202. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeati
Advanced Settings106CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 4. Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the base statio
Advanced Settings107 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720the web page request message to www.example.com, your router stores the original information and then mo
Advanced Settings108CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 666
Advanced Settings109 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally, your router ignores an
Hardware Setup11 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Back PanelThe back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.USB LAN ports WAN ResetPower On/O
Advanced Settings110CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • Port triggering does not require that you know the computer’s IP address in advance. The IP addres
Advanced Settings111 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Add a Custom ServiceTo define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name l
Advanced Settings112CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service.Application Example: Making a Local Web Server PublicIf you hos
Advanced Settings113 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs, and the number
Advanced Settings114CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 7. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer
Advanced Settings115 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org.4. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dyn
Advanced Settings116CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 To set up a static route:1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Static Routes, and click Add to
Advanced Settings117 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Remote ManagementThe remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your CENTRIA over
Advanced Settings118CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 USB SettingsFor added security, the router can be set up to share only approved USB devices. See Specify
Advanced Settings119 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently
Hardware Setup12CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Install CENTRIATo view the CENTRIA Installation video, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2
Advanced Settings120CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Auto Detect FieldsIn the IPv6 screen, when you select Auto Detect from the drop-down list, the following
Advanced Settings121 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720router blocks this packet. This function has two modes. The default is Secured mode, which checks both T
Advanced Settings122CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 6to4 TunnelIn the IPv6 screen, when you select 6to4 Tunnel from the drop-down list, the following screen
Advanced Settings123 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720FixedIn the IPv6 screen, when you select Fixed from the drop-down list, the following screen displays.Th
Advanced Settings124CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 DHCPIn the IPv6 screen, when you select DHCP from the drop-down list, the following screen displays.The
Advanced Settings125 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720PPPoEIn the IPv6 screen, when you select PPPoE from the drop-down list, the following screen displays.Th
Advanced Settings126CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 To monitor Internet traffic:1. Click Advanced > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter to display the f
1271010. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not fin
Troubleshooting128CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Quick TipsThis section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.Sequence to Restart Your Ne
Troubleshooting129 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Network SettingsMake sure that the network settings of the computer are correct: • Wired and wirelessl
Hardware Setup13 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720a. Plug in and turn on your modem. (Replace the batteries if you removed them previously.)2abRouterModemb.
Troubleshooting130CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at www.netge
Troubleshooting131 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Cannot Log In to CENTRIAIf you are unable to log in to CENTRIA from a computer on your local network, chec
Troubleshooting132CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem t
Troubleshooting133 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Troubleshoot PPPoEIf you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a
Troubleshooting134CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Changes Not SavedIf the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check the follo
Troubleshooting135 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordThis section explains how to restore the factory settings, changi
Troubleshooting136CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected
137AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720.This a
Supplemental Information138CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Factory SettingsYou can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or
Supplemental Information139CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Technical SpecificationsWireless Wireless communication EnabledSSID name See router labelSecurity
Hardware Setup14CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 5. Connect a computer.5RouterModemYou can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. •
Supplemental Information140CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45WAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45Wire
Hardware Setup15 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP a
Hardware Setup16CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. If you are installing a 0.75-inch-thick HDD (this is uncommon), insert the tray into the router.Follow t
Hardware Setup17 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720HDD FormatIf you install an HDD during your initial router setup, the router detects it. A preformatted HDD
Hardware Setup18CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. Grab the top and bottom of the HDD with your fingers and pull to remove it.4. If you removed a 0.75-inc
Hardware Setup19 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Requirements for Optional USB DevicesThe router works with USB 3.0 (USB Super Speed), 2.0 (USB High Speed),
2CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of you
2022. Getting Started with NETGEAR genieConnecting to CENTRIAThis chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie21 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Router Setup PreparationYou can allow NETGEAR genie to automatically set up your router,
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie22CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Use NETGEAR genie after InstallationWhen you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie aut
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie23 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)The Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie24CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Join Your Wireless NetworkYou can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie25 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie AppThe genie app is the easy dashboard for managing,
2633. NETGEAR genie Basic SettingsYour Internet connection and networkThis chapter contains the following sections:• Basic Home Screen • Int
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings27 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Basic Home ScreenThe genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure:Internet SetupTh
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings28CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connectio
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings29 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP auto
3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack CENTRIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Position CE
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings30CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Parental ControlsThe first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings31 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.5. Click Next, read the note,
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings32CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 7. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.8. Click the
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings33 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Share Name. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings34CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 1. Select Basic > Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.The screen sections, se
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings35 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless statio
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings36CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Guest NetworksAdding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings37 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsA security option is the type of security protocol appl
3844. NETGEAR genie Advanced HomeSpecifying custom settingsThis chapter contains the following sections:• NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen •
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home39 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720NETGEAR genie Advanced Home ScreenThe genie Advanced Home dashboard presents status information
4CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced HomeNETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home40CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. Select Yes and click Next.The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers an
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home41 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home42CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 WAN SetupThe WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home43 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point appli
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home44CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Change the MTU SizeThe maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network dev
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home45 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 To change the MTU size:1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size fie
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home46CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:2. Enter the set
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home47 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Use Router as a DHCP Server Usually, this check box is selected so that the router functions as
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home48CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that compu
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home49 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsThe CENTRIA supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Qualit
5CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Chapter 8 Administration
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home50CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 You can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Del
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home51 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:1. Selec
5255. StorageAccessing and configuring an HDD or USB storage driveThis chapter describes how to access and configure a storage drive attached to you
Storage53 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720ReadySHARE AccessReadySHARE lets you access and share the HDD inside the router or a USB drive connected the router
Storage54CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 2. Click Add.3. In the User Name field, type a name.4. Type the password in the Password field and in the Re-ent
Storage55 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingThis scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer
Storage56CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Storage Basic SettingsYou can view or edit basic settings for an internal hard disk drive (HDD) in the router and a
Storage57 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Add or Edit a Network Folder1. You can access this feature by selecting Basic > ReadySHARE, and clicking Edit,
Storage58CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Storage Advanced SettingsYou can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. To
Storage59 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Available Network FoldersYou might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen:• Share Name. If only
6CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Chapter 10 TroubleshootingQuick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage60CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Media ServerBy default, the router is set up to act as a ReadyDLNA media server. This setting lets you view movies
Storage61 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47202. Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays:This screen shows the approve
Storage62CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Back Up Your ComputersYou can back up your computers onto the CENTRIA internal SATA hard disk drive or to a connect
Storage63 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 To back up a Windows PC on to an HDD in the router:The first time you back up your PC, the backup could take a wh
Storage64CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Time Machine HDD BackupTime Machine works on Mac computers only, and automatically backs up your computer. To back
Storage65 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47209. Enter the password (password), and the backup begins.Time Machine USB Drive BackupIf you are already using Time
Storage66CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 3. Open the Disk Utility and format your drive, as shown here. The router supports GUID and MBR partitions only. To
Storage67 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47204. Click Connect.After connecting, you can list connected devices. One extra device, called admin, displays whenev
Storage68CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 c. On the Energy Saver screen, select Wake for Ethernet network access.d. Click the Back arrow to exit this screen.
Storage69 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Change the Partition SchemeTo run with the router, the partition scheme on your Mac has to be set to either GUID or
711. Hardware SetupGetting to know your CENTRIANETGEAR CENTRIA is an all-in-one device with three essential functions.• Back up automatically. A
Storage70CENTRIA 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_Back
Storage71 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47204. Use the Power On/Off button to turn off the router.5. Open the router side door and release the internal latch
Storage72CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 8. The connectoris up.Insert the HDD.9. Close the latch to secure the HDD in place. 10. Close the side door of the
Storage73 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 To format the HDD:1. Select Advanced > Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Click the Format Internal Disk but
7466. ReadySHARE PrinterShare a printer connected to the USB portReadySHARE Printer is compatible with Macs and Windows PCs. It lets you connect a U
ReadySHARE Printer75 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720ReadySHARE PrinterYou can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port, and share it among Windows and
ReadySHARE Printer76CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 4. Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility.5. After you have install
ReadySHARE Printer77 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47206. The first time you access the utility, you are asked to select the printer and click the Connect but
ReadySHARE Printer78CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 • You can set the value for the default time-out time from Tools > Configuration.• The USB Co
ReadySHARE Printer79 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720USB Control Center UtilityThe USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device from
Hardware Setup8CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Unpack CENTRIAOpen the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.Ethernet cablePower adapterC
ReadySHARE Printer80CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Control Center ConfigurationSelect Tools > Configuration to display the following screen:Automaticall
ReadySHARE Printer81 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Once the printer shows Available status, it is no longer grayed out in a Paused state in the Windows Pri
8277. SecurityKeeping unwanted content out of your networkThis chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent obje
Security83 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Keyword Blocking of HTTP TrafficUse keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your
Security84CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Block Services (Port Filtering)Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of client compu
Security85 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47203. Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays:4. From the Service Type list, select th
Security86CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 Schedule BlockingYou can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blocking:1
Security87 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Security Event Email NotificationsTo receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the Email
8888. AdministrationManaging your networkThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network.
Administration89 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Upgrade the FirmwareThe router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the fir
Hardware Setup9 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and preferably within line o
Administration90CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 View Router StatusTo view router status and usage information, select Advanced Home or select Administration
Administration91 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Internet Port (WAN) SetupMAC Address. The Media Access Control address, which is the unique physical address
Administration92CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 To stop the polling entirely, click Stop.Connection Status ButtonOn the Router Status screen in the Internet
Administration93 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)The following settings are displayed:Name (SSID). The wireless network
Administration94CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessThe log is a detailed record of the websites you have accesse
Administration95 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Manage the Configuration FileThe configuration settings of the CENTRIA are stored within the router in a con
Administration96CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720 EraseUnder some circumstances, you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default set
Administration97 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR47203. Click Apply to save your changes.When you use your browser to access the router, the login window displa
9899. Advanced SettingsCustomize your networkThis chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for readers with advanc
Advanced Settings99 CENTRIA WNDR4700/WNDR4720Advanced Wireless SettingsSelect Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the follo
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