Netgear today at Consumer Electronics Show (CES ) 2012 in Las Vegas revealed WNDR4700 Media Storage Router – a premium router with an integrated NAS device, it has received the CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award.
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.
The NETGEAR Media Storage Router priced at $299, comes with an integrated 2TB hard drive that is consumer-upgradable at any time and users can swap out the hard drive with a larger-capacity or faster one. The WNDR4700 is the first router with USB 3.0 ports, which supports storage device and a multifunction printer. Like other NAS boxes, the Media Storage Router lets you access files over the internet as well, giving you your own personal cloud storage.
The Netgear WNDR4700 works with Macs and PCs, and can interface with the Apple Time Machine natively, for even more storage. It also offers the ability to run downloadable applications from the NETGEAR Smart Network App Store. NETGEAR has also announced a media app for iOS and Android devices that enables consumers to use their smartphones or tablets to manage and stream media files stored on the router to any DLNA-enabled device in the home.
NETGEAR WNDR4700 Features include :
- Dual-band routing, with three-stream N standard (450 Mbps) on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands;
- ReadyShare Vault for continuous backups for Macs and PCs;
- ReadyShare Cloud for remote-access to the hard drive via VPN;
- ReadyShare Printer, which can host any USB printer and share the resources within the network;
- NetGear Genie, which helps home users control, monitor and repair their computers remotely;
- Media Server, DLNA-compatible media storage service;
- Braodband usage meter, which can help gauge Internet usage and consumption;
- 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
- Netgear Live Parental Controls, for restricting access to unwanted sites.
- Automatic WiFi security
- Guest Network Access—Separate and secure access for guests using the WiFi network
