Performance you can count on.
Security you can trust.
Every day, millions of people count on NETGEAR products to connect their digital lives at home and on the go. When you invest in NETGEAR solutions, you trust us with all the ways you connect to the digital world. We work to earn that trust every day with a single-minded dedication that Newsweek recognized in naming us one of The Most Trustworthy Companies in America, as ranked by customers, employees and investors.
Founded and based in the USA since 1996, NETGEAR’s commitment to safeguarding your home network and your security and privacy drives our products, our software, and the way we do business. Comprehensive protections are built into our hardware and software, and backed by our ongoing mission to respect and protect your privacy and personal information. We never stop working to keep you safe.
How our products keep you safe
Your home router is your connection to the internet and everything you do with it. When you use WiFi for your computers, phones, smart home devices, gaming systems, and more, all of your data passes through the router. That makes it the first and most important line of defense for your home network and devices against digital intruders, hacks, viruses, malware, data theft and other security threats.
All NETGEAR routers are secure out of the box and built to stay that way, with advanced safety features and automatic updates designed to help protect you and your family.
Protection that updates automatically
NETGEAR firmware updates automatically to deliver the latest security patches to the router as soon as they’re available.
Advanced encryption, built in
Our routers are engineered with cutting-edge WPA3 security: The toughest encryption technology used to connect all your devices securely to the router.
Going above and beyond for security
Our Product Security team collaborates with developers and security researchers around the world to rigorously test NETGEAR products to identify and resolve potential threats or vulnerabilities before they impact our customers.
Threats and attacks stop at the firewall
NETGEAR’s firewall blocks unintended access from the internet and prevents rogue devices from connecting to your network.
Protect and manage your home network
Guest WiFi Network makes it easy to set up separate, secure internet access for guests and the Internet of Things (IoT) WiFi Network can be used to connect all your IoT products like security cameras, speakers and digital assistants, while ensuring that your network is protected.
Secure access to your home network
VPN support lets you securely access your home network from your mobile devices, wherever life and work take you.
How our software and subscription services keep you safe
Home networks and devices are subjected to an average of 10 attacks every 24 hours1. NETGEAR software works seamlessly with the security features built into our products to provide even more protection for your home network.
To make the protection built into our products even better, NETGEAR partnered with Bitdefender®, the global leader in cybersecurity, to create NETGEAR ArmorTM, a subscription service that provides the most advanced security software in the industry. We also created a way to help your kids build smart, healthy internet habits — even when you’re not there.
Privacy, security, and digital life protection
A subscription to NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender provides more than just anti-virus protection. It’s a shield for your entire home, safeguarding your computers, mobile phones, smart TVs, door locks, security cameras, and more from potential hacking attempts. It also helps keep your internet activity private and protects sensitive information like credit card and social security numbers.
Armor actively scans your WiFi network and connected devices, notifying you if it detects any vulnerabilities. And adding the NETGEAR Armor app to your family's personal devices lets you take industry-leading cybersecurity and protection wherever you go.
Introducing NETGEAR Advanced Router Protection
Get peace of mind with NETGEAR’s exclusive Advanced Router Protection that automatically helps protect you against most known and emerging threats. It also allows delivery of security patches faster than ever for new threats. Our new Orbi 770 mesh WiFi systems and Nighthawk RAX50 and RAX30 routers are the first to feature Advanced Router Protection, and it will soon be rolled out to other products in the NETGEAR lineup.
How our policies and business practices keep you safe
Privacy and security features are built into the way we do business, just as they’re built into our hardware and software. As an American company, we’ve been an industry pioneer and leader for three decades and counting — not just in engineering and technology but in ensuring the safety and security of our customers.
Your personal information is not for sale
We take responsibility for connecting you to everything in your digital life, protecting you and your family, and securing your network and devices. As part of this commitment, we will never sell your personal information to anyone for any reason. And we never collect any information regarding websites you visit or web content you access. What you do online is your business alone, and we conduct our business in ways that respect and safeguard your privacy.
NETGEAR is one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies
Newsweek and Statista have named NETGEAR one of The Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2024, as ranked by customers, employees and investors. The rankings are based on fair treatment, trust in products or services, complaint management, advertising claims, and opportunities for career development, as well as company values and leadership.
Leading the way in the USA and beyond
As the number and complexity of threats to network security and thefts of personal data continues to increase, NETGEAR is working in partnership with industry leaders to develop and improve global standards for cybersecurity and privacy protection. We’re committed to protecting you in every possible way. Here are some examples of that commitment in action.
CISA Security By Design Pledge
We’re proud to be a signatory to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design Pledge. This pledge is testament to our relentless commitment to privacy and security, ensuring that our products are secure out of the box and designed to stay that way for as long as you use them.
Data Privacy Frameworks
NETGEAR complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, as well as the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce in regards to the handling of personal data from these regions and countries. More about the Data Privacy Framework program.
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)
NETGEAR has been recognized by the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP) as a certified CTPAT partner for 17 consecutive years. Earning the certification involves detailed ongoing vetting of our supply chain, culminating in an annual formal review by U.S. CBP.
UK PSTI Act
All NETGEAR products sold in the UK comply with cybersecurity standards outlined in the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI). These regulations require consumer networking devices to incorporate world-leading protections for individual privacy and security against cyber attacks.
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1 Source: Bitdefender 2024 Consumer Cybersecurity Assessment Report