Our History: 30 Years of Innovation
Since 1996, NETGEAR has evolved with the internet itself from foundational Ethernet switches, to advanced WiFi, ProAV, and intelligent network software. As networks expanded beyond offices into homes filled with connected devices, and as performance expectations and security demands increased, each decade required more intelligence, resilience, and simplicity.
NETGEAR has evolved with the internet, and thirty years in, we continue to build for what’s next.
Democratizing Networking
Networking left the data center and became accessible to everyday businesses and homes.
NETGEAR’s First Ethernet Hub
The product that started it all. EN308 made
reliable networking accessible to small businesses,
laying the foundation for NETGEAR’s mission to
democratize connectivity.
EN308
Where Smart Switching Began for SMBs
This was NETGEAR’s early move from simple
hardware into smart switching, bringing control
and scalability to growing small and mid-sized
businesses.
FS526T
Freeing the Internet from Cables
Wireless technology untethered the internet and reshaped how people lived and worked.
NETGEAR’s First Wireless Router
Marked NETGEAR’s entry into wireless, helping
untether the Internet from walls and cables. It
represents the moment connectivity began moving
freely through the home.
MR814
Making WiFi Mainstream
Improving speed and reliability, this router helped
turn WiFi from an emerging technology into an
everyday household essential, accelerating WiFi
adoption around the world.
WGR614
The Rise of High-Performance Home Networking
As streaming, gaming and digital work surged, networking became central to daily life and speed and reliability mattered more than ever.
World’s First AC Router
Ushered in the era of gigabit-class WiFi, marking a shift from simply being connected to elevated expectations for speed, streaming, and performance at home.
R6300
First Nighthawk Router
Defined premium home networking and became one of NETGEAR’s most recognizable products, solidifying NETGEAR’s leadership in high-performance home connectivity.
Nighthawk C7800
SMB Networking Moved to the Cloud
Brought centralized visibility and automation to SMB networks, shifting management and troubleshooting from reactive to proactive.
NETGEAR Insight
WiFi Without Boundaries
Connectivity expanded beyond a single room, allowing for access wherever life and work happened.
First ProAV Managed Switches
The M4300 series marked NETGEAR’s leadership in AV over IP by simplifying high-performance switching for AV professionals.
M4300
The Mesh System That Changed Home WiFi
Redefined home WiFi by eliminating dead zones and making seamless, whole-home coverage the new standard built for modern living.
RBK50
Smart Protection for the Modern Home
Layered, adaptive software designed to help protect connected devices as homes and networks evolve.
NETGEAR Armor
Gigabit Internet, Anywhere
As the world’s first Gigabit LTE hotspot, the M1 expanded where people could access high-performance Internet.
MR1100
Connectivity as Infrastructure
Modern life and business depend on resilient, secure networks that
underpin daily experiences and perform flawlessly in complex
environments.
NETGEAR’s First WiFi 7 Router
The RS700S pushes the boundaries of speed, latency, and reliability, signaling readiness for AI, immersive experiences, and beyond.
Nighthawk RS700S
Turning WiFi into Infrastructure
This router was the world’s first quad-band WiFi system, built for ultra-dense environments and next-generation demands, redefining what premium home WiFi can deliver.
RBE970
Bringing 100-Gig Within Reach
Extends high-performance 100-Gig networking to SMBs, reinforcing NETGEAR’s leadership and commitment to delivering enterprise-grade performance without enterprise complexity.
CSM4316