LAS VEGAS — January 7, 2009 — At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening today, NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, announced the launch of its next generation of versatile, high-performance wireless routers to fulfill the unique lifestyle needs of different customer segments – including the RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router (DGND3300), and 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (MBR624GU).

NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), the first product to introduce NETGEAR’s sleek new fifth generation industrial design, is a simultaneous Dual Band 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless router with Gigabit ports and a USB port to network an external USB storage device for high speed data access from multiple computers in the network. It incorporates a powerful 680 MHz MIPS processor, high performance power amplifiers and eight ultra sensitive metamaterial antennas – resulting in faster wired to wireless throughput and long range wireless coverage. Features include a four-port Ethernet low power consumption “green” switch, dedicated Quality of Service (QOS) for video streaming over wireless, one-touch wireless on-off and power on-off buttons, and adjustable transmit power for maximum energy efficiency. Along with easy and secure Push ‘N’ Connect with industry standard WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is the ideal solution for the prosumer with multiple networked gadgets running multiple applications, online gamers, and video streamers that require the ultimate network experience. More information can be found at (http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxWirelessNRoutersandGateways/wndr3700.aspx).

NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router (DGND3300) integrates an ADSL2+ modem along with a Dual Band Wireless Router operating at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz – all in NETGEAR’s popular, compact industrial design. NETGEAR’s modem router uses double firewall protection including Network Address Translation (NAT), hiding PCs and files from outside users, and a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall denying outside requests for personal information. The Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router can also be configured as a wireless repeater to double the range. With a new multi-language installation wizard, Push ‘N’ Connect with WPS, and energy saving features, the modem router is perfect for DSL customers who want a single integrated wireless router and DSL modem device for all of their growing networking needs. More information can be found at (http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxWirelessNRoutersandGateways/dgnd3300.aspx).

And for consumers and professionals on-the-go, NETGEAR’s 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (MBR624GU) creates an instant WiFi hotspot using 3G mobile broadband access service for broadband access virtually anywhere, simply by plugging in any compatible 3G USB modem to the router. Mobile users thus have the flexibility to create a WiFi network whether in a satellite office, construction site, emergency center, vacation home, at an offsite event or campsite, or even from a moving recreational vehicle. The 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router features auto detection of compatible 3G USB modems and associated mobile carrier networks to have broadband access almost instantly. It supports SPI, intrusion logging and reporting, denial-of-service (DoS) protection, up to five IPsec VPN endpoints, and NAT. With Push ‘N’ Connect with WPS, energy saving features, and an optional car power adapter to power the router while on the move, NETGEAR’s 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router is ideal for sharing a 3G broadband Internet connection practically anywhere with friends, colleagues and family members. More information can be found at (http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/3GMobileBroadband/mbr624gu.aspx).

Som Pal Choudhury, product line manager for NETGEAR says “NETGEAR’s aim is to offer products that fit the needs of our different customer lifestyle segments – offering key features such as Dual Band support for reliable wireless signals that avoid interference and optimize QoS, or blazing-fast Gigabit ports to support wired data transfers, a USB port to connect an external USB storage device, or the ability to create WiFi hotspots on the fly. We are continually striving to make our products even easier to set up and use, as well as friendlier to the environment. Such capabilities – at such price points – will help more families upgrade their networks to support their new connected lifestyles.”

RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700)

• High-performance, concurrent Dual Band 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless router based on the 802.11n Draft 2.0 wireless standard, enhancing reliability with added channels on the 5 GHz frequency that avoid interference from cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, baby monitors, microwave ovens, and other appliances operating at 2.4 GHz.
• Incorporates an integrated four-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet “green” Gigabit LAN switch, providing the fastest possible wired speeds while still ensuring energy efficiency.
• USB port to network-enable USB hard drives to have network attached storage (NAS) functionality.
• Powered by a 680 MHz MIPS processor, efficient power amplifiers and eight ultra-sensitive metamaterial antennas – providing some of the highest speeds and most reliable coverage.
• Advanced QoS with automatic traffic shaping ensures lag-free gaming, solid VoIP call connections, and jitter-free HD streaming.
• New Smart Wizard® installation process, featuring a multi-language graphical user interface (GUI).
• Simplifies security setup with a “Push ‘N’ Connect” button that seamlessly connects wireless clients based on WPS.
• Provides double firewall to protect the network from external hacker attacks.
• Supports multiple SSID feature for guest access.
• Configurable as a wireless repeater.

RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Modem Router (DGND3300)

• Concurrent Dual Band wireless router with ADSL2+ modem operating at both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
• Eight ultra-sensitive metamaterial antennas.
• “Push ‘N’ Connect” button based on WPS.
• Advanced application based on QoS.
• Double firewall that includes Network Address Translation (NAT) hiding PCs and files from outside users and an SPI firewall that denies outside requests for personal information.
• Multiple SSID feature for guest access.
• New Smart Wizard® installation with multi-language support for easy and quick setup.
• Configurable as a wireless repeater.

3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (MBR624GU)

• Compatible with extensive range of 3G USB Modems and networks.
• Four Ethernet ports for LAN connectivity; USB 2.0 Host WAN port.
• SPI, DoS, NAT, and supports up to 5 VPN endpoints.
• “Push ‘N’ Connect” button based on WPS.
• WiFi on/off button and Power on/off button to save energy while not in use.
• Auto detection and installation process for easy setup.
• Repeater configurable and static routing feature.
• Advanced application based on QoS.

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