NETGEAR® Expands #1 Selling MIMO-G Wireless Product Family with RangeMax™ All-in-One Gateway

RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router with Smart MIMO Technology Combines ADSL2+ Modem, Router, Switch, Firewall and 108 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point to Deliver Reliable High-Speed, Long-Range Wireless Connection

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — November 1, 2005 — NETGEAR®, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced the addition of a “five-in-one” gateway to its market-leading RangeMax™ family of extended range, high-speed wireless networking products. The RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router (DG834PN) combines five functions in a single box: ADSL2+ modem, router, 10/100 LAN switch, SPI Double Firewall, and 108 Mbps RangeMax wireless access point. It gives users untethered continuous connectivity to network resources and the Internet, enabling them to share broadband access with all the computers on the network, either wirelessly or through Ethernet cables, to work — and play — anywhere in the house.

“The range of wireless networks is a constant concern, not only in office environments but in the home as well,” said David A. James, NETGEAR’s director of product management and marketing for broadband services. “Our customers have asked us to provide them with a RangeMax version of our popular “5 in 1” gateways as our best-selling RangeMax product line delivers range, stability and speeds unlike any other technology available on the market. By combining the benefits of RangeMax with ADSL2+, which is in high demand in Europe and Asia, we’re offering an unmatched networking solution in terms of convenience, flexibility and extended range.”

In the six months since product launch, NETGEAR’s RangeMax family of Smart MIMO wireless devices has outpaced the competition to become the undisputed leader in MIMO-G nodes in the US retail channel, according to NPD Techworld US weekly Retail Data. Furthermore, NETGEAR’s RangeMax is also very well received in international markets, with sales as large as the US domestic volume. In addition to the new RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router (DG834PN), NETGEAR’s RangeMax product family of Smart MIMO devices includes:

  • RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824)
  • RangeMax Wireless Access Point (WPN802)
  • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511)
  • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311)
  • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111)

 

NETGEAR’s award-winning RangeMax product family uses advanced Smart MIMO based on antenna technology pioneered by Ruckus Wireless to eliminate dead spots and take consumers farther than they’ve gone wirelessly before. With its stylish design and blue LEDs, NETGEAR’s 108 Mbps RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router employs an array of six internal Smart MIMO antennas to dynamically adapt to its environment “on the fly” to avoid interference and deliver up to 500 percent more wireless coverage and twice the speed compared to standard 802.11g wireless devices. It has a unique capability to select from dozens of possible antenna configurations, turning wireless “dead spots” into “hot spots” and optimizing the wireless connection to each client to provide the fastest and most stable connection available. In addition, users can see performance increases of up to 50 percent when RangeMax is used in conjunction with other standards-based 802.11g and 802.11b/g devices as well as Atheros SuperG® products, including notebook computers with integrated wireless networking capabilities.

Like NETGEAR’s other products, the 108 Mbps RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router (DG834PN) is easy to set up and configure, thanks to NETGEAR’s SmartWizard™ Installation Assistant. There’s no need for a separate modem as the unit connects directly to an ADSL line. Its built-in Port Forwarding settings, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™), and Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through make it simple to play Internet games, send instant messages and host Internet services. Featuring high-speed wireless capability, users can download large files, video conference, and distribute and play high-quality digital movies, byte-hungry photos, and smooth MP3s and digital movie streams at long range, all in the blink of an eye. To protect the network, the RangeMax gateway supports WPA-PSK, 64- and 128-bit WEP data encryption and MAC address authentication.

NETGEAR’s RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router (DG834PN) is backed by a two-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, and is expected to be available starting in November in Europe and Australia via leading direct marketers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers.

About NETGEAR®, Inc.
NETGEAR® (Nasdaq: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium business and home users. The Company’s product offerings enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled devices. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.netgear.com or call (408) 907-8000.

©2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax, and SmartWizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning the 108 Mbps RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router (DG834PN), the RangeMax family of products, and expected performance characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR’s products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR’s RangeMax products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of end-users; the performance of NETGEAR’s Rangemax products may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology, including the RangeMax family of products; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled “Risk Factors Affecting Future Results”, pages 19 through 28, in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2005, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2005. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information:
Doug Hagan
Director, Corporate Marketing
NETGEAR, Inc.
(408) 907-8053
doug.hagan@netgear.com

Lisa Hawes
Account Supervisor
Sterling Communications
(408) 395-5500 x227
lhawes@sterlingpr.com