NETGEAR Wins “Best of Innovations” In Home Networking Category in Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Awards Program at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show

In Addition to the Award-Winning Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter (HDX111), Five Additional NETGEAR Products Receive Honoree Designations in the Home Networking Category

LAS VEGAS - January 7, 2008 - NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking solutions, today announced at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that the NETGEAR Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter (HDX111) has won the prestigious Best of Innovations Award in the Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Awards program.  The HDX111 was selected as the top product in the home networking category based upon criteria that included outstanding engineering and design qualities, unique and novel features, user value, and contributions to consumers’ quality of life.

Five additional NETGEAR products were named as honorees in the home networking category including the HD/Gaming 5GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit (WNHDEB111), Pre-DOCSIS 3.0 Wireless Cable Voice Gateway (CBVG834), ReadyNAS™ Duo 2-Bay Gigabit Desktop Network Storage, ReadyNAS™ Pro 6-Bay Gigabit Desktop Network Storage, and Space Saving Powerline Network Extender Kit (XEPSB103).

“We are excited the awards program has recognized six of our products as being among the best in the home networking category and are truly honored to have the HDX111 selected as the top product in the category,” stated Vivek Pathela, Vice President of Product Marketing at NETGEAR.  “This recognition validates the extensive efforts that NETGEAR dedicates to delivering to the market innovative, easy-to-use, reliable networking solutions that enable consumers to take full advantage of the growing array of network-enabled applications in the home.”

About the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter (HDX111)
The Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter (HDX111) delivers fast, reliable Internet connectivity to network-enabled devices through any electrical power outlet without sacrificing valuable outlet space.  Delivering data throughput speeds of up to 200 Mbps, the HDX111 incorporates an integrated AC outlet pass-though so consumers no longer have to sacrifice power outlet space.  Integrated quality-of-service ensures hours of glitch-free video streaming and uninterrupted VOIP phone calls, while built-in push-button data encryption ensures privacy and security for trouble-free set-up.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded networking solutions 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. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, NETGEAR offers products that prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. government. 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.

© 2008 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, and the NETGEAR Logo 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. 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. 

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, 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 27 through 38, in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2007. 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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