NETGEAR Expands Line Of Business-Class Security Solutions For Small And Midsize Businesses With Launch Of Managed Wireless VPN Firewall Router

NETGEAR Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR) a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced the expansion of its ProSafe line of feature-rich, value-priced, high-performance network security solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses with the launch of the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318). The VPNC-certified ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318) is a complete network security solution for small office and remote/branch offices that enables users to quickly, easily and affordably establish a secure wired and wireless network with the integrated protection of a robust business-class security feature set and the added ability to monitor and managed their network.

Capable of being remotely managed and monitored via SNMP, the ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318) incorporates a host of advanced security features including Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2 Enterprise), and support for up to eight VPN end-point tunnels to connect users "virtually" to local office resources. It provides connectivity for up to 253 LAN and 64 wireless LAN users through an integrated 802.11g wireless access point and an 8-port 10/100 switch, delivers business-class firewall routing for secure WAN and LAN connections. Compatible with Windows, Unix, Linux, and Macintosh operating systems, this solution is optimized for use with NETGEAR's ProSafe VPN Client Software (VPN01L/VPN05L) and ProSafe Network Management Software (NMS100).

"A growing number of large companies have realized the value of shifting from the traditional 8-to-5 office environment to a business model that incorporates elements such as telecommuting and establishment of small branch offices to increase overall productivity, lower overhead expenses and reduce costs," explained Kevin Allan, NETGEAR Director of Product Marketing -- Business Products. "However, enabling users to have remote access to resources on the corporate network without incorporating a robust security infrastructure and management capabilities can open up a host of security and liability issues which can result in potential loss or damage to the company. The ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318) is an ideal, affordable business-class security solution that enables users in remote offices, home offices and telecommuters to protect their data, communications and network integrity."

NETGEAR's ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318) is a complete, powerful and affordable business-class wireless and wired network security solution for small- and medium-sized businesses. Integrating an SPI firewall, 802.11g wireless access point, IPSec VPN appliance, NAT router, and eight-port 10/100 switch, the high-performance solution delivers wireless speeds up to 108 Mbps. It incorporates Web browser-based settings and features NETGEAR's Smart Wizard and VPN Wizard for ease-of-use and management.

A robust security feature set includes a dual firewall, support for up to eight simultaneous IPSec DES, 168-bit 3DES, or 256-bit AES VPN end point connections, VPN pass-through for IPSec, PPTP and L2TP protocols, IEEE 802.11i Wi-Fi Protected Access, exposed host (DMZ) capability, Intrusion Detection to alert users to hackers and attacks, URL keyword filtering, and logging and reporting alerts of Internet activity.

NETGEAR's ProSafe 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318) incorporates SNMP v2c support enabling users to remotely monitor and manage their network. This new managed wireless VPN Firewall security solution complements NETGEAR's existing wired ProSafe VPN Firewall security solutions, the manageable ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 (FVX538), ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 (FVS338), ProSafe Gigabit VPN Firewall 25 (FVS124G), and the popular unmanaged ProSafe VPN Firewall 8 (FVS318).

NETGEAR's ProSafe Wireless VPN Firewall 8 (FVG318) is backed by a three-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, and is available now via leading direct marketers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers at a list price of $181.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR designs technologically advanced, branded networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium business and home users. The Company's product offerings enable 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 408-907-8000.