SAN JOSE, Calif. — September 1, 2009 — NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the availability of its RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), a networking device that sets a new bar for the industry in terms of advanced features, speed and range.

The RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is packed with unique features like ReadyShare for high-speed access to a USB hard drive from any device on the network, broadband usage metering, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) support and video Quality of Service (QoS). Its extreme performance — with a 680 MHz processor, 500 Mbps WAN to LAN speeds and 350 Mbps real-world maximum wireless throughput — is vital for online gaming, high-definition video streaming and secure, large data transfers, making it the ultimate centerpiece for any advanced home or small business network.

Winner of a “Best of Innovations” award at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is one of the first consumer routers to be compatible with DLNA-certified products. This feature enables media enthusiasts and gamers to easily stream digital content to new DLNA-compliant HDTVs and gaming consoles. Additionally, NETGEAR is pioneering broadband usage metering in a series of its products; the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is the first to include this feature. This enables consumers to accurately monitor their usage of download traffic in a given time period so they can easily stay within the limits designated by their Internet Service Provider (ISP).

The RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router will be a highlight of NETGEAR’s booth at IFA, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics trade shows, taking place September 4-9 in Germany. NETGEAR’s booth will be located in Hall 15.1/116 of the Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds.

“Today’s wireless networks are simultaneously supporting multiple bandwidth-hungry applications — online gaming in the kids’ rooms, high-definition video streaming in the family room, and file sharing and Voice over IP across the home or business. As a result, it’s become imperative for wireless networks to have features that enhance the overall consumer experience while delivering the fastest speed, highest reliability and maximum range that today’s applications demand,” stated Som Pal Choudhury, NETGEAR’s senior product line manager for advanced wireless products. “Therefore, we’re thrilled to offer our home and small business customers the power and flexibility of such a full-featured router, packed with state-of-the-art technology. It’s the ultimate networking machine.”

NETGEAR’s RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) is now available worldwide through leading retailers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers. The router is backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support and has an MSRP in the U.S. of $189.99. For maximum throughput, NETGEAR recommends the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router be used with a matching dual band wireless-N device such as the NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge (WNHDE111) or the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter (WNDA3100).

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