Netgear

June 26, 2006 -- NETGEAR, Inc. today announced the availability of the 200 Mbps Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter (HDX101) and Kit (HDXB101). The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter enables consumers to seamlessly connect a personal computer, digital video recorder, game console or other Ethernet-ready device to their home network. It distributes high-speed, high-performance, affordable broadband throughout the home, without the need to run any cabling between rooms. Read more

May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR today announced pricing and pre-order availability for the much-anticipated NETGEAR Skype WiFi phone (model SPH101), the first device certified to make mobile Internet telephony a reality for the tens of millions of Skype users worldwide. The phone can be pre-ordered now exclusively online at an MSRP of $249.99, with additional information at www.netgear.com/go/skypephone.

NETGEAR's Skype WiFi phone (SPH101) is the first Skype Certified device to enable consumers to make unlimited free domestic and international calls to other Skype users over a wireless network without being tied to a computer. The WiFi phone will work anywhere in the world a user has a secured or open access to a WiFi network -- in any home, office, public hotspot, or municipal wireless access point that does not require browser-based authentication. Pre-loaded with Skype software and ready out-of-the-box to use with a wireless network, the user experience remains the same as currently enjoyed by 100 million registered online Skype users, who talk for free with their friends using Skype, or pay only a few cents per minute to connect with non-Skype users. The WiFi phone's intuitive on-screen color menu shows saved Skype contacts and their online availability for easy communications, similar to the PC experience. Read more

January 4, 2006 - NETGEAR, Inc. and Skype, the global Internet communications company, today announced they are working on a family of innovative new products, including the world's first Skype wireless mobile telephone and a router equipped to optimize Skype.

Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR, Inc. today announced the worldwide availability of its Storage Central (SC101) networked data storage device, the first to provide home and SOHO users with advanced data center storage technology at a fraction of the cost. Storage Central offers home and office users a fail-safe, expandable and easily shared networked storage solution for protecting and sharing large volumes of valuable digital content -- such as music, game, photo, and video files, and office documents -- wired or wirelessly over the network.

Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR today announced its easy-to-use networked digital home entertainment solution, the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Media Player (MP115). As the latest addition to NETGEAR's family of digital entertainment solutions, the Wireless Digital Media Player provides simple, affordable access to video, photo, and music file collections from anywhere within the home network. Parents can share digital home movies and slideshows and kids can stream their favorite MP3s and online radio stations through their television sets and home entertainment systems -- all without leaving the comfort of the couch.Read more

Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital 5 together with NETGEAR and America Online, today announced the availability of Radio@AOL on the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player (MP101). Fans of AOL's leading Internet radio services can now enjoy tuning in to over 175 stations of originally programmed music from their home stereos through the NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music player.

October 25, 2004 -- NETGEAR today announced its 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WG111T) for desktop and notebook PCs with new XR Extended Range technology from Atheros Communications. With twice the speed and up to three times the range of 802.11g, NETGEAR’s 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter provides the data throughput for high-bandwidth multimedia applications and gives users expanded mobility for their notebook computers and greater placement options for desktop PCs. The 108 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter is the latest addition to NETGEAR’s 108 Mbps product family, which includes 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router (WGT624). When used with XR technology enabled wireless routers such as the recently introduced NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router (WGU624), it provides a range unparalleled in the industry, thus eliminating the need for repeaters in most home environments.Read more

The folks at NetGear make it simple to set up a wireless home network. Its routers for the most part are plug-and-play. Simply plug your Cable modem or DSL in to the router then plug router into your PC. Outfit your laptop or other PCs in the house with Net Gear’s PC cards or its cool Wireless USB Adapter and volia! All your computers are talking to each other; you can share the same Internet connection, printers, scanners and more. Best of all, despite all the different versions of 802.11 wireless, NetGear’s products are backwards compatible, meaning if you have an old machine or existing wireless card they will still talk to each other and you can set up your whole house for under $200. www.netgear.com.

June 2004 – NETGEAR just announced the launch of the breakthrough WGR101 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router, a pocket-size 802.11g router to enable wireless access during travel. In addition to delivering up to 54 Mbps wireless Internet access when linked to an existing wired Ethernet connection, such as found in a hotel room or conference room, the WGR101 also provides the added security of a "double firewall" along with routing functionality, and can be used in both single and multi-user environments.Read more

Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR spotlights its award-winning networking innovations connecting consumers to a dynamic array of audio, video and gaming applications at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week. Displayed in lifestyle settings, the NETGEAR 30' x 50' booth features exciting demonstrations utilizing the latest 108 Mbps and 802.11g technologies through its extensive product line, including the unveiling of CES' home data networking "Best of Innovations" award winner, the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router. These innovative products, along with NETGEAR's two other CES "Best of Innovation" award honorees, the WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router and XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge, will be located at Booth #22652 in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall from January 8th to 11th.Read more