CES 2012 : NETGEAR’s Media Storage Router – the WNDR4700
January 9, 2012 by Andrew Edney 
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Continuing the product launches from NETGEAR here at CES, here is the Media Storage Router, also known as the WNDR4700.
The NETGEAR Media Storage Router combines the best-in-class N900 WiFi router with data and media storage functionality.
Delivering 450 + 450 WiFi speed and ultimate range, it is the ideal backup and storage solution for devices like notebooks, iPads, tablets, smart phones, PCs, and Macs. Easily connect these devices, store and backup your media, and share it across all Internet
enabled devices with incredible speed.
Features
• Simultaneous Dual Band 450+450—Concurrent 802.11n dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz, 450 Mbps on each frequency, with combined speed up to 900 Mbps† for streaming HD and 3DHD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming
• Ultimate Range—Improved for larger homes
• ReadySHARE® Vault—Automated continuous/scheduled backup for your PCs, Mac computers, iPads, tablets, and other devices on your home network
• Time Machine® compatible—Automatic backup for Mac computers
• Integrated hard drive for storage—Customer upgradable internal high performance 2 TB SATA hard drive
• ReadySHARE® Cloud—Access and share files on the integrated or attached USB hard drive anywhere you have an Internet Connection
• Media server—Stream stored media files to DLNA® media player like game consoles, TVs, and networked media players
• ReadySHARE® USB—Wirelessly access and share USB hard drives with your Mac® computer or PC
• ReadySHARE® Printer—Wirelessly access and share a USB printer from your Mac® computer or PC to a connected USB printer
• Easy installation—Simple browser-based setup for iPads®, PC, MAC® computers, smart phones and tablets. No CD required
• Business-class WiFi security and firewall—High-level wireless security for the home: Stateful packet inspection (SPI), intrusion
logging and reporting, denial-of-service (DoS) protection
• NETGEAR Genie®—Easy dashboard to monitor, control & repair home networks
• Four (4) Gigabit Wired Ports—Ideal for HD gaming and video and fast data transfers for USB 3.0 external hard drives
• Fine-tuned antennas—Optimized for best wireless range
• Live Parental Controls—Keeps your Internet experience safe using centralized, fliexible and customizable filter settings for your connected devices
• Guest Network Access—Separate and secure access for guests using the WiFi network
• Push ‘N’ Connect®— Secure push button WiFi connections with Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
• WiFi and Power On/Off—Convenient power savings
• Broadband usage meter—Measures Internet usage to help manage costs
Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR Media Storage Router (WNDR4700) will be available this summer from major worldwide retailers, in stores and online. Pricing will be announced at a later date.
