CES 'Best of Innovations' Award Winner to Show Brand New Entertainment,
Storage, Mobile, Powerline, Coax, and Wireless Networking Products; Geared to
Internet Families, People On-the-Go and Serious Media Enthusiasts
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR(R), Inc.
(Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded
networking solutions, is showcasing its newest award-winning products at the
2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening in Las Vegas today. NETGEAR will
demonstrate solutions including new products in the areas of wired and
wireless networking, entertainment and storage to enable consumers to readily
experience the freedom, the excitement, and the empowerment of the connected
lifestyle. Through multiple product demonstrations and comedy presentations,
the company will offer visitors the opportunity to learn about its networking
solutions for consumers, prosumers, service providers, and small- to medium-
sized businesses (SMBs) in Booth 30769 in the Las Vegas Convention Center's
South Hall 3. The show runs through Sunday.
NETGEAR is a double-honoree this year in the CES Innovations Design and
Engineering Awards competition, the industry's highest accolade, for its
Powerline AV Adapter with 4-Port Ethernet Switch (XAV1004) and the
RangeMax(TM) Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700). The RangeMax Dual
Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router took the overall "Best of Innovations" award in
the Home Networking category.
"Home networking and wireless Internet long ago passed from being a luxury
and have become an integral part of any home, just like television and
electricity. Console and PC online gaming, broadband video streaming, and
Internet voice services are among the applications that are driving the
development of home networking products to deliver faster speeds over greater
distances," said Patrick Lo, founder and CEO of NETGEAR. "And while the TV
continues to be the centerpiece in the home, around which the family gathers,
in the last two years a growing number of people are sourcing the content they
watch from the Internet, truly a radical shift in behavior."
He continued, "In recognition of this sea change, at NETGEAR we are
striving to develop innovative new products that will make it easier to enjoy
Internet video -- and other digital content such as photos, music and
games -- to the TV in the living room, and to share, store and manage content
that's available over the home network. At CES, visitors to our booth will
have an opportunity to see our newest innovations in networking, storage and
entertainment solutions for achieving the connected lifestyle."
CES conference attendees will also have an opportunity to hear David
Henry, NETGEAR's senior director for home/consumer product marketing,
participate in a panel session at the Digital Hollywood@CES conference.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 9, the discussion will center on
"The NexGen Entertainment Home Experience - From the Smart & Connected TV to
the PVR, Set-Top & PC Experience."
SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME
Routers and Gateways
At CES, NETGEAR will debut three sleek, versatile, feature-rich wireless
routers to fulfill the unique lifestyle needs of different customer
segments -- for people on-the-go as well as consumers and prosumers looking to
upgrade their network environments and take full advantage of a growing number
of bandwidth-hungry applications, online gaming, and HD video streaming. Also
in 2009, in partnership with OpenDNS(R), NETGEAR will introduce a powerful
network-based parental controls service for select Wireless-N routers and
gateways, to enable parents to restrict access to unsafe web sites, filter
inappropriate content, and establish time limits around the use of the
Internet. (See press release, "NETGEAR Launches New Series of Versatile
Wireless Routers Designed to Meet Needs of Prosumers, Media Enthusiasts and
People On-The-Go.") More information can be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways.aspx?for=Home+Networking.
Named "Best of Innovations" in the CES Home Networking category, 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 5 GHz 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.
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.
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 or
temporary office, construction site, emergency center, hotel, 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 with friends, colleagues and family members.
Alternative Technologies for In-Home Access and Networking Connectivity
Recognizing that customers have a variety of unique networking needs,
NETGEAR is continuing its tradition of developing products that utilize
existing wires in order to deliver fast, reliable network connections to
support bandwidth-intensive applications around the home. More information can
be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking.aspx?for=Home+Networking.
Visitors to the NETGEAR booth at CES will see the brand-new 2009 CES
Innovations Award winner, the NETGEAR Powerline AV Adapter with 4-Port
Ethernet Switch (XAV1004). It's a HomePlug(R) AV-compatible device featuring
up to 200 Mbps performance through powerline and an integrated 4-Port Fast
Ethernet (10/100) switch. This "no new wires" technology enables customers to
carry high-speed data network traffic on their existing electrical
wiring - using affordable, simple to install adapters. It is designed for use
with high-performance applications like HD video streaming, networked attached
storage and console gaming. Advanced energy management capabilities provide
wake-on-activity functionality to reduce overall energy usage. Because it's
based on the HomePlug AV standard, the NETGEAR Powerline AV Adapter with
4-Port Ethernet Switch or Powerline AV Adapter Kit with 4-Port Ethernet Switch
(XAVB1004) can easily and affordably be added to any existing HomePlug AV
network.
Also on display is the NETGEAR MoCA(R) Coax-Ethernet Adapter Kit
(MCAB1001), designed for high-definition video streaming and online gaming
applications. The MoCA Coax-Ethernet Adapter Kit enables consumers to use
their existing in-home cable TV outlets to distribute HD digital video and
multimedia content, and to connect HDTV, Blu-ray(TM) players, DVRs, or game
consoles to a high-speed home network and Internet. For use with both wired
and wireless routers and gateways, it's compatible with major cable TV
services and homes wired for cable, and is easy to install by simply plugging
each adapter into existing coax cable outlets. Delivering up to 270 Mbps
transfer speed, it's ideal for connecting XBox 360(R), PlayStation(R) 3,
Blu-ray players, Apple TV(R), VUDU(TM) boxes, TiVo(R), Slingbox(TM), DVR,
NETGEAR ReadyNAS(R) storage, desktops or notebook PCs. Quality of Service
(QoS) supports uninterrupted HD video, gaming and high-speed networking. The
NETGEAR MoCA Coax-Ethernet Adapter Kit is interoperable with MoCA 1.0 and 1.1
products certified by the Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), including the
NETGEAR Wireless-N MoCA Router (WNMR834).
Media Content Storage
CES will be the largest public demonstration of the ReadyNAS(R) Pro
Pioneer Edition (RNDP600E), the newest and fastest member of NETGEAR's
award-winning ReadyNAS product family. For high-end homes or professional
digital media consumers, the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition is a storage system
without unnecessary business features. It revolutionizes the digital home with
advanced data protection options, extreme capacity and lightning-fast
performance for Mac(R), Windows(R) and UNIX/Linux environments. Customers can
store, share and protect files and digital media across a LAN or WAN, guard
against disk failures, and add space without downtime. Streaming services such
as an embedded BitTorrent(R) client, iTunes(R) server, and SqueezeCenter let
the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition easily store and share content throughout a
home to devices like the Xbox 360(R), PS3, and Squeezebox. Visitors to CES can
watch the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer deliver 14 simultaneous 1080p HD streams and
complement NETGEAR's new Digital Entertainer Elite (EVA9150). Solution
providers will also want to see this award-winning product simplifying home
automation system management and design. More information can be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Storage/ReadyNASPro.aspx.
Internet-Connected Set-Top Boxes
CES offers NETGEAR the stage to debut exciting new entertainment products
designed to enable consumers to enjoy the world of Internet video, live
Internet TV, music, photos, HD media collections and other media content on
the TV set in their living rooms. (See press release, "NETGEAR Unveils Two New
Internet-Connected Set-Top Products to Enrich TV Entertainment for Internet
Families and Serious Media Enthusiasts.") More information can be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment.aspx?for=All.
NETGEAR's new Internet TV Player (ITV2000) unlocks the value of new HDTVs
as well as old analog TVs. It's a compact, easy-to-use, "plug in and go"
Internet set-top device with simple remote control that enables viewers to
catch up on the world of Internet video from a place it was previously
unavailable -- the TV in their living rooms. It streams content from popular
sites such as CNN.com, ESPN.com, NBC.com, PGATour and TMZ.com, as well as
video powerhouses YouTube(TM), Google Video(TM), Yahoo Videos(TM) and
MetaCafe(TM). NETGEAR's Internet TV Player supports streaming of live TV
broadcasts from Internet sites around the world, and premium paid movies on
demand such as CinemaNow.com, in addition to downloaded video from sites such
as BitTorrent(R). Its superior VTap(TM) video search capabilities enable the
intelligent search of Internet videos, including targeting video sites by
country, topic of interest, person or popular website. Consumers are also able
to play video, music and photos from a local USB flash drive as well as from
the award-winning NETGEAR ReadyNAS(R) family of storage solutions. The
Internet TV Player connects to the home network and the Internet via Ethernet
or wireless USB adapter, and does not require a PC to configure or use the
product.
An ideal solution for serious media enthusiasts, NETGEAR's Digital
Entertainer Elite (EVA9150) is the most powerful and flexible digital media
player available, incorporating the latest video, audio and 802.11n wireless
technologies to deliver an unparalleled living room experience. Its integrated
500GB hard drive, easily user-upgradeable to large capacity disks, makes it
the world's most powerful home video jukebox on the market. Consumers can play
on their TVs Blu-Ray quality digital video (up to 1080p), high-resolution
digital photos, MP3s and recorded television shows from their PCs or storage
on their network. They can also enjoy Internet content, such as YouTube,
Internet radio, Flickr(TM), RSS feeds and videos from popular websites. The
Digital Entertainer Elite automatically finds all digital media files on the
home network and organizes them into an easily accessible library, while the
two USB ports also enable instant access to content on a USB flash drive,
digital camera, iPod(R) or other USB storage device. The Digital Entertainer
Elite is exceptional in that it works simultaneously with Windows(R), Mac(R)
and Linux computers, and Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices, such as
NETGEAR's award-winning family of ReadyNAS storage solutions. It supports an
unmatched list of file formats.
SOLUTIONS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
The NETGEAR booth at CES will also display an augmented portfolio of new
home gateways designed to enable service providers of all kinds to deliver new
revenue-generating services. Building on NETGEAR's expertise in home
networking, this new portfolio includes high-performance gateways for DSL,
cable broadband, fiber and broadband wireless access networks that are easy
for the customer to install and the operator to support. Each gateway combines
ease-of-use with high performance to support converged multimedia services and
enable broadband consumers to use video, download large files and support
their VoIP phone systems with converged applications for the ultimate in home
networking. New products making their debut at CES include families of ADSL2+
Voice/Data Gateways (DVG631G and DVG834G); VDSL2 Voice Data Gateways (VVG834
and VVG934); EVG834N Gigabit Ethernet Voice Data Gateways for
fiber-to-the-home networks; the CGD34NT DOCSIS(R) 3.0 Cable Data Gateway with
802.11n Wireless; and the WNMR834 Wireless-N MoCA Router. Whether a service
provider is deploying advanced DSL services, broadband cable networks, mobile
broadband or fiber-to-the-home, NETGEAR has innovative solutions that will
help its partners gain market share quickly with reduced costs. (See press
release, "NETGEAR Unveils New Slate of High-Performance Home Gateways for
Broadband Service Providers.") More information can be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Solutions/BroadbandServiceProviders.aspx.
SOLUTIONS FOR SMBs
In addition to its array of solutions for the digital home, NETGEAR will
also display at CES its high-performance ProSafe(R) and ReadyNAS products for
small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Business-class product categories on
showcase will include both Smart and Fully Managed Switches, Wireless-N Access
Points and VPN Firewalls, as well as the company's powerful ReadyNAS
appliances such as Computer Reseller News' recently named "Best Storage
Product of 2008," the 6-Bay ReadyNAS Pro Business Edition. NETGEAR's ProSafe
and ReadyNAS business products are ideal for a variety of SMB environments and
configurations -- including remote and branch offices, telecommuter home
networks, and mobile workforces. NETGEAR offers a complete line of
easy-to-use, full tailored solutions, from the network core to the network
edge, providing Small and Medium-sized Businesses with reliable, award-winning
solutions backed by best-in-class warranties. More information can be found at
http://www.netgear.com/Solutions/BusinessSolutions.aspx.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) designs innovative, branded technology solutions
that address the specific networking, storage, and security needs of small- to
medium-sized businesses and home users. The company offers an end-to-end
networking product portfolio to enable users to share Internet access,
peripherals, files, multimedia content, and applications among multiple
computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Products are built on a variety
of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus
on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 29,000
retail locations around the globe, and via more than 41,000 value-added
resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional
offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR(R) partner. More
information is available by visiting http://www.netgear.com or calling
(408) 907-8000.
(C) 2009 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR(R), the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, RangeMax and
ReadyNAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries. DOCSIS is a trademark of Cable
Television Laboratories, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to
change without notice. All rights reserved.
Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
specifications. Actual data throughput will vary from maximum signal rates
stipulated. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead,
lower actual data throughput rate.
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 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 products may not meet the price,
performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may
be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products
may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new
viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of
security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and
sell its products and technology; 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 "Part II - Item 1A. Risk
Factors," pages 31 through 44, in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2008, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on November 7, 2008. 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.
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