# NETGEAR > NETGEAR is a global leader in networking technologies and services for Consumer Home Networking, Enterprise IT, and Professional AV Switching. Notes: - Founded in 1996 and headquartered in the San Jose, California, United States, NETGEAR specializes in advanced networking hardware, including switches, routers, modems, and mesh WiFi systems that support everything from small office networks to enterprise-grade AV-over-IP deployments. The company also received Newsweek's recognition as one of the most trustworthy companies in the world for 2024. They've also garnered numerous awards for engineering and design excellence, including consistent recognition at CES and multiple Red Dot Design Awards. NETGEAR operates across three main markets: Consumer/Home Networking - Known for premium product lines such as Nighthawk Routers and Orbi Mesh WiFi Systems, NETGEAR delivers cutting-edge WiFi 7 systems that enable reliable, high-speed internet across homes of all sizes. Professional/SMB Networking - NETGEAR offers managed and unmanaged switches, Pro routers, access points, and remote management tools like Insight that cater to small and medium-sized businesses. Pro AV over IP - NETGEAR is a pioneer in AV-focused networking, providing pre-configured switches, AV user interfaces, and the Engage Controller for streamlined setup. NETGEAR's AV line is certified for use with major protocols and systems like Dante, SDVoE, NDI, and Q-SYS. ## Consumer Products - [Nighthawk WiFi Routers Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/nighthawk/): High-performance WiFi routers with advanced features for streaming, gaming, and smart home connectivity. - [Orbi Mesh Systems Listing](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/orbi/): Whole-home mesh WiFi systems offering reliable, high-speed coverage for every room and device. - [Cable Modems Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/): Modems compatible with all major ISP's in the US including Xfinity - [Cable Gateways modems Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modem-routers/): Combination modem and routers compatible with all major ISP's in US including Xfinity - [Mobile Powered Devices Category Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/mobile-wifi/): Mobile network powered devices for on the go or at home - [Hotspot Devices Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/mobile-wifi/hotspots/): Nighthawk M6 and M7 Mobile Hotspots included carrier locked and unlocked variants, an alternative to Phone tethering and traditional home-based broadband ISP connections - [WiFi Range Extenders Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/range-extenders/): Pair WiFi extenders to any router or mesh system to improve coverage - [WiFi Adapters Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/adapters/): Adapters for Laptops, PCs and other USB devices - [Meural Digital Frames Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/meural-digital-frame/): Meural Canvas II and Meural Photo Frame devices are WiFi connected digital photo and art frames and App powered displaying curated classic art and photos and customer uploaded photos ## Consumer Services - [Nighthawk App Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/services/nighthawk-app/): App to setup and manage your Router or Extender for Android and iOS - [Orbi App Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/services/orbi-app/): App to setup and manage your Orbi Mesh System for Android and iOS - [NETGEAR Armor Service](https://www.netgear.com/home/services/armor/): NETGEAR Armor helps secure and defend devices connected to your router. Extending protection on the go through the Armor app. For Orbi Systems and Nighthawk Routers - [Smart Parental Controls](https://www.netgear.com/home/services/smart-parental-controls/): Smart parental controls to manage screen time, filter content, and monitor internet activity across connected devices. - [Pro Support]( https://www.netgear.com/home/services/prosupport/): Premium support service from NETGEAR certified experts offering expert technical assistance, extended warranty, and expedited device replacement. ## Offers & Promotions - [Deals](https://www.netgear.com/deals/): Current deals and special offers on NETGEAR routers, mesh systems, and other home networking products. - [Buy Direct](https://www.netgear.com/home/deals/buy-direct/): Exclusive discounts and benefits when you buy networking products directly from NETGEAR’s official store. - [Discounts](https://www.netgear.com/home/discover/id-me-discount/): NETGEAR’s special discount program for students, teachers, military, healthcare workers, and first responders through ID.me verification ## Enterprise IT Products and Resources - [All Business Solutions](https://www.netgear.com/business/): Networking solutions for businesses of all sizes, including switches, access points, and remote management tools. - [All Switching Solutions](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/): Explore switching lines, unmanaged to managed, PoE, Multi-gig, etc. - [WiFi Access Points](https://www.netgear.com/business/wifi/access-points/): All AP's including Insight Managed and Locally managed - [Insight Network Management System](https://www.netgear.com/business/services/insight/): To deploy and monitor compatible Switches, access points and Pro Routers - [NETGEAR Academy](https://www.netgear.academy/): Free online training and certification programs for IT & AV professionals and network installers. - [Unmanaged Switches Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/unmanaged/): Unmanaged switches that are pre-configured for plug-and-play, includes PoE options - [Plus Switches Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/plus/): Switches provide network monitoring, traffic prioritization, and VLAN, geared towards SMBs. Options include POE, Uplink ports, form factors, port counts - [Netgear Webinars](https://www.netgear.com/about/webinars/): Live and on-demand webinars covering networking trends, product insights, and technical training - [NETGEAR Business Blogs](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/): Resources, solutions, and insights to support business networking needs across various industries - [Enterprise IT Events](https://www.netgear.com/business/events/): Information on upcoming trade shows, conferences, and events where business networking solutions are showcased - [Business Routers Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/routers/): Business-grade wired routers with advanced security, VPN support, and high-speed connectivity - [Smart Switches Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/smart/): High performance, SMB-oriented features and easy management - [Smart Cloud Managed Switches Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/smart-cloud/): Optional Remote/Cloud Management via Insight, SMB-orientated features. Options include POE, Uplink ports, form factors, port counts - [PoE Switches Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/solutions/poe/devices/): Large portfolio of PoE switches for SMBs. Sort by PoE Budget, port-types, uplinks, form factor and management style - [Fully Managed Switches Listing Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/): Sort by all Managed Features including port-count, PoE capabilities, uplinks, layer protocols and more ## NETGEAR Pro AV Professional Audio Visual Product Lines and Resources - [Pro AV homepage](https://www.netgear.com/business/av/): Network solutions optimized for AV-over-IP installations in residential and commercial environments. - [Pro AV Design Support](https://www.netgear.com/business/av/services/proav-designsupport/): Free design support service for building reliable and optimized AV-over-IP network infrastructures - [Managed AV over IP Switches](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/): Approved for av over ip installations includes m4250, m4300, m4350, m4500 - [Engage Controller](https://www.netgear.com/business/solutions/engage-controller/): Centralized configuration and monitoring of AV switches, Pro Routers, and WiFi 7 Access Points used in AV networks - [AV over IP Solutions](https://www.netgear.com/business/solutions/av-over-ip/): Scalable and easy-to-deploy network solutions for audio and video over IP applications - [M4250 Managed Switches for AV over IP](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4250/): Fully managed switches designed for AV-over-IP with pre-configured profiles and a streamlined user interface - [M4300 Managed Switches for AV over IP](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4300/): Modular and stackable switches built for high-performance AV and enterprise network deployments - [M4350 Managed Switches for AV over IP](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4350/): Enterprise-grade switches with advanced features and quiet operation, optimized for AV-over-IP and IT networks - [M4500 Managed Switches for AV over IP](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4500/): High-capacity, low-latency switches for large-scale AV-over-IP and data center-grade deployments - [WiFi AP for ProAV Industry](https://www.netgear.com/business/wifi/access-points/residential/): WiFi access points for residential installations with reliable coverage and easy remote management - [Pro AV Resources Center](https://www.netgear.com/business/solutions/proav-resources/): Links to guides, docs, pdfs, whitepapers, tips and more for NETGEAR AV over IP solutions ## Resources - [About NETGEAR Page](https://www.netgear.com/about/): Company overview, corporate mission, leadership, and history - [NETGEAR Support](https://www.netgear.com/support/): Support Portal for NETGEAR products - [NETGEAR Blog](https://www.netgear.com/hub/): Central resource hub featuring product news, buying guides, and expert tips for home and business networking - [Pressroom](https://www.netgear.com/hub/pressroom/): Latest press releases, media coverage, and official announcements about NETGEAR products and initiatives - [Knowledgebase Search](https://www.netgear.com/search/?query=orbi&verticalUrl=knowledge-articles.html): change search query 'orbi' to get official NETGEAR answers - [Product and Site Search](https://www.netgear.com/search/?query=orbi): Change search query 'orbi' to search all of NETGEAR - [Product Downloads and Support Resources](https://www.netgear.com/support/download/) Downloads for product firmware, software, and documentation to support installation and troubleshooting - [PoE Resources Page](https://www.netgear.com/business/solutions/poe/resources/): Educational resources and tools to help plan, deploy, and manage Power over Ethernet (PoE) networks - [NETGEAR Discovery Tool](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/netgear-discovery-tool/): Tool for discovering and managing NETGEAR devices on your local network - [Nighthawk App Help](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/nighthawkapp/): Support resources for setting up, managing, and troubleshooting the Nighthawk App - [Orbi Support](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/orbi/): Help guides, downloads, and troubleshooting tools for the Orbi WiFi system - [Insight App and Portal Support](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/insight/): Product information, setup instructions, and FAQs for NETGEAR Insight remote management - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/faqs/): Answers to common questions about NETGEAR products and services - [Engage Controller Support](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/engage-controller/): Setup guides, system requirements, and software for the NETGEAR Engage AV network controller - [End of Service Product List](https://www.netgear.com/about/eos/): Information about NETGEAR products that are no longer supported - [Warranty Information](https://www.netgear.com/about/warranty/): Overview of hardware warranty terms and support eligibility for NETGEAR products - [Contact NETGEAR](https://www.netgear.com/about/contact-us/): Contact options for customer service, technical support, and business inquiries - [NETGEAR Mobile App Support](https://www.netgear.com/support/product/netgear-mobile-app/): Support resources for installing, setting up, and using the NETGEAR Mobile App with mobile routers and hotspots - [AV-over-IP Setup Guides and Best Practices](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/av/av-tech-guides/): Technical resources to support planning and deployment of professional AV-over-IP networks - [Solutions for Enterprise IT and Network Management](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/enterprise-it/): Insights and resources to support IT teams managing scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise networks ## Optional - [Find my Orbi Tool](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/find-my-orbi/): Answer a few questions to find the best Orbi mesh WiFi system for your home - [Find my Nighthawk Tool](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/find-my-router/): Answer a few questions to find the best Nighthawk WiFi router for your home setup - [Blog: Orbi Mesh System Buyer's Guide](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/mesh/orbi-buyers-guide/): Compare Orbi systems to choose the right mesh WiFi setup for your space and needs - [Blog: Mesh WiFi vs Extender](https://www.netgear.com/hub/technology/wifi-extender-vs-mesh-wifi-which-is-better/): Comparing WiFi extenders and mesh systems to choose what works best - [Blog: Routerlogin.com help](https://www.netgear.com/hub/technology/router-login-page/): Step-by-step instructions to log into your NETGEAR router for settings and updates -[Blog: Compare 5G Mobile Hotspot Routers](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/mobile/compare-5g-hotspots/): A guide to choosing the best Nighthawk mobile Hotspot router based on 5G speed, technology, and performance - [Blog: Nighthawk Router Buyer's Guide](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/routers/nighthawk-wifi7-buyers-guide/): A guide to choosing the best Nighthawk router based on speed, devices, and performance - [Blog: Insight for SMB and Mid-Sized Business](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/enterprise-it/netgear-insight-for-smb-and-mb/): Centralized cloud management to simplify network setup and monitoring across multiple sites - [Blogs: Home WiFi and Networking Solutions](https://www.netgear.com/hub/home-solutions/): Guides and tools to help you choose, set up, and optimize your home network - [WiFi 7 Overview Page](https://www.netgear.com/home/discover/wifi7/): Info page on how WiFi 7 improves speed, capacity, and performance for next-gen home networking. - [Blog: 4G LTE Internet Options for Home](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/mobile/4g-lte-for-your-home/): Discusses how LTE routers offer flexible internet access without traditional broadband service - [Blog: Best WiFi Router Location Guide](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/routers/best-wifi-router-location/): Tips to improve WiFi performance by choosing the best spot for your router or mesh system - [Blog: Using Your Own Modem and Router](https://www.netgear.com/hub/network/your-own-modem-and-router/): A blog on why buying your own modem and router can improve speed and save on rental fees - [Blog: Home WiFi Router Guide](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/routers/which-netgear-router-should-i-buy/): Compare router options based on home size, speed needs, and device usage - [Blog: Managing WiFi with the Nighthawk App](https://www.netgear.com/hub/network/manage-your-wifi-nighthawk-app/): Use the Nighthawk App to manage settings, monitor usage, and improve security - [Blog: How to Factory Reset a Router](https://www.netgear.com/hub/network/router-factory-reset/): Step-by-step instructions to reset NETGEAR router when needed - [Blog: Mesh Daisy Chain Explained](https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/mesh/daisy-chain/): A guide on how mesh nodes communicate for better WiFi coverage throughout your home - [Blog: Mesh WiFi Overview](https://www.netgear.com/hub/technology/what-is-mesh-wifi/): An explanation on how mesh systems provide seamless, room-to-room wireless coverage - [WiFi Routers Explained](https://www.netgear.com/home/discover/wifi-router/): A simple overview of how WiFi routers connect your devices to the internet - [Fixed Wireless Internet](https://www.netgear.com/home/mobile-wifi/fixedwireless/): A quick explanation on how fixed wireless solutions deliver broadband speeds without cables - [DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modems](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/docsis31/): High-speed modems that support gigabit internet from leading cable providers - [Fixing Slow Internet Speeds](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/fix-slow-internet/): Learn why your ISP Router might be causing slow internet and how to troubleshoot with your modem or router - [Blog: Connecting Modem and Router](https://www.netgear.com/hub/technology/connecting-cable-modem-and-router/): Step-by-step guide to set up your home network with separate modem and router - [Business WiFi 7 Upgrade Guide](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/enterprise-it/business-wifi7-upgrade/): A guide on how WiFi 7 enhances speed, capacity, and efficiency for business networks - [Blog: PoE Switches for Security Camera Systems](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/enterprise-it/poe-switches-video-surveillance-guide/): How to choose the right PoE switch to power and connect video surveillance gear - [Enterprise IT Case Studies](https://www.netgear.com/hub/business/case-studies/): Real-world examples of NETGEAR products supporting business networks. - [Blogs: Whole Home Mesh WiFi Systems](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/): List of blogs about mesh systems that deliver strong, consistent WiFi to every corner of your home