30 YEARS OF NETGEAR
Three decades of connecting what matters most
What began as a bold vision in 1996 has grown alongside the internet itself. As connectivity has moved from offices to homes, from a single desktop to dozens of devices, and from convenience to necessity, NETGEAR has evolved with it. As bandwidth demands have increased and networks have become more essential, expectations have changed. Connection must now be fast, reliable, and secure so people can take part in the moments that matter most, without interruption or complexity.
For 30 years, NETGEAR has built the hardware and intelligent software that keeps people connected and protected. And as networks become more complex, our goal remains simple: make extraordinary connectivity effortless.
OUR HISTORY
Engineering the future for 30 years
Explore the milestones, breakthroughs, and defining moments that shaped NETGEAR into the trusted networking brand it is today.
OUR PEOPLE
The people behind the progress
Hear reflections from the employees who built the products, solved the challenges, and continue to shape what’s next.
NETGEAR AV
NETGEAR AV turns 10
What began as a bold vision in 1996 has evolved into a decade of NETGEAR AV, shaped by real deployments and industry collaboration.
Three decades of milestones
Late 1990s
NETGEAR’s first Ethernet hub
Early 2000s
NETGEAR’s first wireless router
2010–2015
The birth of Nighthawk
2016–2020
Networking, simplified and elevated
2021–present
Connectivity as infrastructure
Lighting up Times Square
To mark 30 years of connection and innovation, NETGEAR took over the NASDAQ tower in Times Square. A moment that reflects the scale of what’s been built and what comes next.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
“For 30 years, NETGEAR has been driven by innovation, collaboration, and the passion of our people. Together, we’ve earned the trust of millions and continue to transform how the world connects. Here’s to the next chapter of Powering Extraordinary Experiences!”
CJ Prober, CEO of NETGEAR