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NETGEAR to further strengthen its market position and brand in India

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Announcement Corporate
  • With launch of 3G Mobile Broadband Router MBRN3000 and DSL Router with 3G failover DGN2200M for the growing Broadband Wireless data services market in India
  • Enable  Small Business and high-end consumers with the “Ultimate Networking Machine”, WNDR3700, a top of the line wireless router with international acclaim.
  • Introduce the NETGEAR AV Series with , WNCE2001 to  connect the growing number of Internet Enabled HDTVs, Gaming console, Blu-ray players and Set-top boxes

NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), the worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, introduced and showcased an array of products for the Indian market.

Recently on a visit to India, Mr. Som Pal Choudhury , Director Product Marketing, Consumer Networking Products, NETGEAR Inc, addressed  a meeting held in Mumbai and Delhi, attended by NETGEAR’s Premium Partners and Distributors. During the meeting, he highlighted the growing importance of India for NETGEAR and said, “With the growth of 3G Wireless Broadband and consumer gadgets in India, it is imperative for us to introduce some of our  key products, that have had tremendous success in US and Europe, to the India market. The Indian Businesses and Consumers today demand the lifestyle networking gadgets with top-notch quality and valued features that NETGEAR delivers for connecting people and devices to the Internet.”

 

The NETGEAR   partners were introduced to NETGEAR’s latest and upcoming products, and had a one-on- one session with Mr. Pal Choudhury on the key demands from the changing Indian market. “The emerging 3G Data services, the demand beyond simple wireless connectivity by the advanced home and small business users with multiple PCs and devices, and the emergence of Internet enabled Home Theatre devices were the key trends in the Indian market”, added Mr. Pal Choudhury. 

The NETGEAR® N600 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router delivers the ultimate performance and features for home and small business networking. With twice the available bandwidth and simultaneous Dual Band N, Gigabit ports, ReadyShare USB, multiple guest networks, broadband usage meter, Video Streaming mode and more, the router has the power you need and the flexibility you want for your network.

The Ultimate Networking Machine WNDR 3700 has the following key features:

  • ReadyShareTM – connect any USB storage device to the USB port of the router and device and have high-speed access to the USB storage from any PC in your  network 
  • DNLA Certified - stream videos, photos, and music, to any DLNA Media Player like Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Internet enabled Blu-Ray Players and HDTVs.
  • Gigabit – super-fast wired connections for transferring and backing up large files between PCs or to your Network Attached Storage (NAS) 
  • Dual Band – Simultaneous operation in two wireless bands provides double the available bandwidth while avoiding interference for better  wireless connections

NETGEAR WNDR3700 is the most powerful and full featured router in the market today and has received several international awards. With a 680 MHz powerful processor under the hood, it does every task several times faster and with more reliability even when stressed with running several applications and connecting multiple devices all at the same time.

To learn more about the Ultimate Networking machine, visit www.netgear.com/ultimateWiFi

The NETGEAR WNCE2001 is a universal WiFi Internet adapter designed for home theater devices and gaming consoles. Once connected to a compatible device (HDTV, PS3, BD Player, etc), the device delivers Wireless-N performance up to 300Mbps. It works with any Ethernet-enabled CD device with a USB port. It differs from a conventional USB wireless adapter in that it is universal, meaning a user need not purchase a separate adapter for each of their devices.

To learn more about NETGEAR AV Series products, visit http://www.netgear.com/avseries

On this occasion, Mr. Atul Jain, Country Manager (India&SAARC), NETGEAR Technologies India, said, “The meeting witnessed a number of NETGEAR Partners along with the team of distributors and they were very excited and applauded the focus on WNDR3700 and the introduction of AV Series product WNCE2001 . We hope Mr. Som Pal Choudhury’s visit to India will definitely make a difference towards it.”

Exploring the enormous opportunity with 3G Mobile space in India, NETGEAR also introduced NETGEAR 3G mobile router MBRN3000 and a ADSL2+ Wireless –N Router with 3G failover .For customers with Mobile 3G dongle, the NETGEAR  3G products offer an easy intuitive way to create a WiFi Network virtually anywhere.

3G+ Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router, MBRN3000 is equipped with the following features:

  • Create instant WiFi hotspots where DSL/cable is not available—rural locations, satellite offices, special events, and RVs 
  • Broadband Usage Meter measures your Internet traffic to help avoid excess usage charges
  • NETGEAR Live Parental Controls keeps your Internet experience safe
  • USB docking station provides optimal 3G+ reception by placing the router where the signal is strongest
  • Compatible 3G+ USB modems-View a current list of compatible 3G+ USB modems and mobile service providers at www.NETGEAR.com/3G

The NETGEAR N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router - Mobile Broadband Edition features include:.

  • Dual WAN option - Use with either DSL or 3G
  • Stay always connected — DSL with 3G+ backup. Create Wi-Fi hotspot. Automatic WAN backup keeps you online during DSL outages
  • Live Parental Controls — Keeps your Internet experience safe
  • Guest network access — Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests using the network
  • Broadband usage meter — Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help keep costs under control

To learn more about NETGEAR 3G products, please visit http://www.netgear.com/3G

About  NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) designs innovative, branded technology solutions that address the specific networking, storage, and security needs of Small- to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and home users. The company offers an end-to-end networking product portfolio to enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, multimedia content, and applications among multiple computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and via more than 39,000 value-added resellers. The company’s headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.netgear.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/netgear.

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First Published: Dec 14 2010 | 7:01 PM IST

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