NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR, Inc. is an American computer networking company headquartered in San Jose, California, with its corporate operations incorporated in the State of Delaware. Founded in 1996, the company's core business involves designing and marketing innovative networking products for consumers, businesses, and service providers. NETGEAR aims to transform ideas into advanced networking solutions that connect people, empower businesses, and enhance modern living.

The company operates across three primary business segments: retail, commercial, and service provider. Its extensive product portfolio includes routers, DSL/cable gateways, switches, wireless access points, network attached storage, and surveillance IP cameras. Key product lines such as Orbi mesh WiFi systems and Nighthawk routers cater to home users, while its business offerings include Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and ProAV solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. NETGEAR also provides professional services for AV, broadcast, and enterprise IP networks, alongside its Insight remote management platform.

Charles Prober serves as the CEO, having taken over from co-founder Patrick Lo in January 2024. In recent news, NETGEAR secured conditional approval from the FCC in March 2026, becoming the first company to do so following a router import ban. The company continues to innovate, introducing the next generation of its AI-driven Insight network management platform and launching the AV Platform Layer with Align in June 2026. NETGEAR also announced pre-order availability for its Nighthawk M7 portable WiFi 7 hotspot with an eSIM marketplace in January 2026, reflecting its ongoing commitment to advanced Wi-Fi 7 technology. The company has also repositioned its SMB division as "NETGEAR for Business" to better reflect its scalable offerings for various business sizes.