NETGEAR Launches Affordable Cable/DSL Web Safe Router for the Home Network

Business Wire, March 22, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2001

RP114, the Latest in a Family of Routers That Block Hackers and

Enable Parental Restriction of Objectionable Internet Material

NETGEAR Inc., a provider of small business and home networking products, today announced the availability of its new RP114 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router with an integrated 4-port switch. The RP114 is NETGEAR's latest router in a family of Internet access products that enable multiple computers in the home to share an Internet connection via DSL or cable modem and protect them from hackers. The router also has new content filtering capabilities that enable parents to monitor and restrict their children's access to objectionable Web sites.

"Concerns over home network security are increasing and conventional NAT routers do not offer parents the ability to protect their children against

undesirable Web site content," said Patrick Lo, president and chief executive officer of NETGEAR. "The RP114 is simple, cost effective and takes just minutes to set up. Furthermore, many people are not aware that an `always on' cable/DSL Internet connection can make their network more vulnerable to hackers. NETGEAR's Web safe router gives home users peace of mind while enjoying the benefit of an `always on' Internet connection," Lo said.

The RP114 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router has a comprehensive Network Address Translation (NAT) security that protects home users against hackers and allows parents worry-free network administration. Parents can restrict the access to Internet content based on time-of-day and Web site addresses and receive logs and email reports on all browsing activity. Instant alerts also notify the parent of unauthorized Web page access attempts. Web-based instructions provide guidance through the installation process and enable users to get the network -- including Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems -- up and running in less than 30 minutes.

NETGEAR's RP114 Features & Benefits

--  Content Filtering -- Enables parents to restrict their children's
    access to objectionable material found on the World Wide Web.
    Parents can create lists of Web addresses and Web address keywords
    that they deem "off-limits." Such Web access restriction can be
    applied at all times or just for a certain time of the day.

--  Logging -- The RP114 provides parents with an easy-to-access
    report that lists all of the Internet activity logged by their
    children. The log shows where they went and when they went there.

--  Protection from Hacking -- NAT routing hides your IP address to
    prevent hackers from easily accessing your network.

--  Broadband Internet Access Sharing -- The RP114 enables multiple
    home computers to share the broadband connection to the Internet.

--  Integrated 4-port 10/100 Switch -- The RP114's integrated 4-port
    switch makes it easy to quickly connect up to four computers.

--  Easy Installation -- Fast and easy to use web-based setup gets the
    user up and running in minutes.

--  Compact, Sturdy, Metal Design

--  Port Forwarding for Gamers and DMZ Hosting

--  VPN (IP-Sec and PPTP) Pass Through

NETGEAR RP114 Web Safe Router Specifications

--  Integrated 4-port 10/100 switch.

--  Available now through NETGEAR's distribution partners as well as
    catalog, retail, web stores and NETGEAR's Powershift value-added
    reseller (VAR) partners.

--  MSRP $180.00.

--  Five-year warranty.

About NETGEAR Inc.

NETGEAR provides affordable, easy-to-use networking solutions for homes and small businesses worldwide. NETGEAR, recently spun-off from Nortel Networks (NYSE:NT), is headquartered in Santa Clara. NETGEAR designs and develops products that enable home and small business users to share Internet access, peripherals, digital content and applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled devices. The company markets and sells its products through a global network of resellers, including more than 4,500 retail stores, mail order catalogs and online retailers. Additionally, NETGEAR offers customers free support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information visit the company's Web site at www.netgear.com or call (408/907-8000).