NETGEAR WINS PRESTIGIOUS RED DOT DESIGN AWARD FOR RUGGED MOBILE WIFI HOTSPOT

SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 5^th, 2016 — NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a leading provider of networking equipment for the home and small businesses, is honored to have won a Red Dot Award for its design for the AirCard® 815S mobile hotspot (AC815S). The AirCard 815S is the first rugged mobile WiFi hotspot available for AT&T service and is available in the U.S. under the brand name of AT&T Unite Explore.

Since1955, the Red Dot Award has been seen throughout the world and across different industries as the premiere award for high design quality. An international Red Dot jury bestows the sought-after seal of quality only to those products that stand out clearly from comparable entries thanks to their excellent design. This year, a record 5,200 entries from 57 nations competed for the Red Dot: Product Design designation, which culminates in the Red Dot Gala in Essen, Germany, on July 4, 2016. The winning products are presented in the special exhibition “Design on Stage” before being included in exhibitions in the Red Dot Design Museums in Essen, Singapore and Taipei.

“As NETGEAR celebrates its 20^thanniversary this year, we are honored to have our emphasis on design recognized again in such a prestigious competition,” said James Hathway, senior industrial designer for NETGEAR. “The aesthetic quality of NETGEAR products has been an important component of product development since our early days, so we’re thrilled that the Red Dot jury has applauded the unique aspects of the rugged AT&T Unite Explore.”

The rugged AT&T Unite Explore is dustproof and water- and shock-resistant, so it’s able to handle the bumps of everyday lifeⁱ. Even if you’re in wet or dusty conditions, the Unite Explore can withstand drops, spills and sand. The Unite Explore’s advanced parental controls enable the user to block websites depending on the content. The Unite Explore also has Guest WiFi with an optional timer that will automatically disconnect users after a predetermined amount of time. With just a click, you can share your 4G LTE connection with up to 15 laptops, tablets, smartphones, digital cameras, gaming consoles and other WiFi enabled devices. This hotspot also offers international roaming compatibility on 4G LTE where it is availableⁱⁱ. Just toss it into your backpack, briefcase or the back seat.

Check out the AT&T Unite Explore in action in this video.

Key Features:

• Rugged design – dustproof, water and shock-resistant (IP65 rating and certified to meet MIL-STD-810G standard for shock resistance)

• Guest WiFi with optional timer

• Content filtering (parental controls)

• Up to 22 hours of battery life on a single charge

• BatteryBoost to help keep your smartphone charged

• Dual-Band 802. 11ac/b/g/n WiFi technology

• LTE Advanced and globally compatible on 4G LTE

• Intuitive touchscreen to monitor data usage, battery life and network connections

• Securely connect up to 15 WiFi devices (hotspot password required)

Pricing and Availability

The Unite Explore is available for $49.99 with a two-year agreementⁱⁱⁱon the AT&T website and in AT&T stores.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. The Company's products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless (WiFi and LTE), Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. The product line consists of wired and wireless devices that enable networking, broadband access and network connectivity. These products are available in multiple configurations to address the needs of the end-users in each geographic region in which the Company's products are sold. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 31,000 value-added resellers, as well as multiple major cable, mobile and wireline service providers around the world.The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in approximately 25 countries. More information is available from the NETGEAR investor pageor by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR on Twitterand Facebook.

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