A maker of networking gear, NETGEAR sells Wi-Fi mesh systems like Orbi, high-performance routers like Nighthawk, mobile hotspots, and ProSafe switches, along with cloud-managed networking and security for small businesses and Pro AV professionals. It started in 1996 when a small team inside Bay Networks launched a venture to make affordable "plug-and-play" networking for homes and small offices after their parent company passed on the idea — the name simply blends "networking" and "gear." Its popular Orbi mesh system came later, but the founding story of a spun-off team democratizing networking is the tale worth retelling.
Oakes Jonathan RussellSVP, GM of Home Networking · 1 transaction
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Roberts Janice MDirector · 1 transaction
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Durr LauraDirector · 3 transactions
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Butterfass SarahDirector · 3 transactions
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Goli ShravanDirector · 3 transactions
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Orvidas LauraDirector · 1 transaction
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