Netgear

Netgear, Inc. is an American multinational company that designs, develops, and sells networking hardware for consumers, small to medium-sized businesses, and service providers. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Netgear offers a broad range of products including home and office Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, switches, modems, wireless access points, network storage devices, and security cameras. The company markets under several product lines, most notably the Nighthawk consumer range and the Orbi mesh Wi-Fi systems, as well as ReadyNAS network-attached storage products for more traditional storage needs.

Netgear operates through multiple business segments, with a focus on both end-user devices and enterprise-scale networking solutions. Its products are distributed globally through retail partners, e-commerce channels, and direct sales to service providers and business customers. The company supports a mix of consumer-friendly devices and more advanced, business-oriented networking hardware, including managed switches and network security features integrated into its enterprise offerings.

History and corporate structure: Netgear was founded in 1996 and established itself as a key player in the expansion of home networking during the late 1990s and 2000s. It is publicly traded on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker NTGR. In 2018, Netgear spun off Arlo Technologies, Inc., an independent company focused on networked security cameras, while Netgear continued to develop its core networking portfolio.

Notable developments include ongoing expansion of mesh Wi-Fi technology with Orbi systems and continued refinement of high-performance networking devices under the Nighthawk brand. Netgear maintains a global presence with research, development, and manufacturing tied to its product strategy and customer needs.