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NETGEAR(R) and Flarion Announce Availability of Jointly Developed Mobile Broadband Router for Mobile Operators

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BEDMINSTER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2005--
World's First Mobile Broadband Router (MBR814) Offers FLASH-OFDM(R) for Access and Wi-Fi for Shared Access, Removing the Need for DSL or Cable Modems

NETGEAR, Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, and Flarion Technologies, the architect of FLASH-OFDM(R) for mobile broadband, today announced the worldwide availability of a jointly developed product for mobile operators: the NETGEAR Mobile Broadband Router 814 (MBR814). The MBR814 enables an operator's customers to share FLASH-OFDM mobile broadband access with Wi-Fi and Ethernet.

"Our strategic relationship has brought to market a unique broadband access solution," said Patrick Lo, NETGEAR's chairman and chief executive officer. "Customers welcome the MBR814 for shared broadband access within small offices, homes and anywhere FLASH-OFDM access is available."

Mobile operators who have deployed FLASH-OFDM can offer the NETGEAR MBR814 to customers as early as August 2005.

"The new MBR 814 will meet our customer needs for fixed-mobile broadband access for home and office; we are thrilled to have the new device from NETGEAR and Flarion," said Danny McWhorter, vice president of Cellular One of Amarillo.

Cellular One of Amarillo, Texas, and Citizens Telecom in Virginia will soon receive early deliveries of the new product with European customers to follow such as Digita of Finland, who chose FLASH-OFDM for a countrywide deployment in the 450MHz band and RETEL, who chose Arbital and Flarion for a new network in Croatia.

"Just nine months after NETGEAR and Flarion entered into a strategic partnership to productize and deliver integrated FLASH-OFDM(R) and Wi-Fi functionality, the two companies are shipping a fully integrated product to mobile operators," said Michael Gallagher, president of Flarion Technologies. "Converged networks will continue to shape the industry and it's our responsibility to deliver product solutions to help customers connect from anywhere, at any time."

About the NETGEAR(R) Mobile Broadband Router 814

-- LAN Ports: Four (4) 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing, RJ-45 ports

-- Wireless Interfaces: WLAN built-in 802.11g and mobile broadband access with FLASH-OFDM (R)

-- Security: Firewall: Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to prevent Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Intrusion Detection System (IDS) including logging, reporting, and e-mail alerts, web URL content filtering. VPN Functionality: VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP)

-- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.2 x 8.75 x 6 in. (30 x 224 x 153 mm)

-- See product data sheet and photo at: www.flarion.com/mbr814 and www.netgear.com/products/details/MBR814XF.php.

The average speed of a FLASH-OFDM network is 1 to 1.5 Mbps in the downlink, with peak rates of 3.2Mbps, and 300-500 Kbps in the uplink. With Flarion's IP-friendly FLASH-OFDM(R) technology, mobile operators can seamlessly connect corporate LANs with a wireless Wide Area Network with the speed and low packet latency that exceeds stringent corporate network requirements.

On August 11, QUALCOMM announced its intentions to acquire Flarion Technologies. The deal is expected to close before end of 2005.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (Nasdaq: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium business and home users. The Company's product offerings enables users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled devices. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.netgear.com or call [phone].

(C)2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of (C)2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's mobile broadband router, and expected performance characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products, including the NETGEAR mobile broadband router, may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of end-users; the performance of NETGEAR's products may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology, including the mobile broadband router; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk Factors Affecting Future Results", pages 19 through 28, in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2005, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2005. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About Flarion Technologies

Flarion's FLASH-OFDM(R) technology enables licensed mobile operators to profitably offer voice and data broadband services. Flarion Technologies is based in Bedminster, New Jersey (USA). www.flarion.com

Note to editors: Flarion and Flexband are trademarks and FLASH-OFDM is a registered trademark of Flarion Technologies. Other trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners.

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Flarion Technologies
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