Network Settings; Troubleshooting With The Leds; Power Led Is Off Or Blinking; Power Led Stays Amber - NETGEAR CENTRIA WNDR4700 User Manual

Network Settings

Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct:
Wired and wirelessly connected computers need to have network (IP) addresses on the
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same network as the router. The simplest way to do this is to configure each computer to
obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP.
Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the
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computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the
Attached Devices screen.

Troubleshooting with the LEDs

After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED
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Verify that the Power LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test is
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running.
After 2 minutes, verify the following:
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The Power LED lights solid green.
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The Internet LED lights.
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The Wireless LED lights blue.
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The LEDs on the front panel of the router can be used for troubleshooting.

Power LED Is Off or Blinking

Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power
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adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet.
Check that you are using the 12V DC, 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this
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product.
If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. This can
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happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the
firmware. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions, or
help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at

Power LED Stays Amber

When the router is turned on, the Power LED turns amber for about 20 seconds and then
turns green. If the LED does not turn green, the router has a problem.
If the Power LED is still amber 1 minute after you turn on power to the router:
Turn off the power and then turn it back on to see if the router recovers.
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Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. as explained
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in
Restore the Factory Settings and Password
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