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NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that power today’s smart home and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has set a new standard in flexibility for networking switches with the introduction of its revolutionary, industry-first 5-speed Multi-Gigabit switching products. All of the devices in your business, small office or home can now run at their individual highest speeds as the intelligent ports on the switches automatically adapt to the optimal speed required on a per-port basis. Businesses are able to combine legacy Ethernet speeds like 100 Mbps or 1Gbps with 10 Gbps and now 2.5 and 5 Gbps for the newest devices, without needing to install expensive new cabling to alleviate speed barriers.

There are 7 switches in the uniquely comprehensive NETGEAR portfolio of Multi-Gigabit/5-Speed Switches, featuring both copper and fiber options, desktop and rackmount, to offer customers a solution to fit every need.

Other 10-Gigabit switches provide a standard 1-Gigabit connectivity to any device requiring less than 10Gbps, but the new NETGEAR Multi-Gigabit Switches provide additional options for 2.5 and 5 Gbps if the device and cabling support it. Each of the multi-speed copper Ethernet ports automatically detects the speed requested by the connected device, the quality of the cabling and provides the appropriate connection at one of five speeds.

The newest high-performance networking devices such as  network cards, gaming PCs, desktop PCs, servers, and AC Wave 2 Wireless Access Points now offer both 2.5-Gigabit or 5-Gigabit connectivity. Therefore, the multi-speed capabilities of the NETGEAR Switches make them the perfect plug-and-play solution for taking advantage of the full potential for performance and coverage offered by these modern, high-speed devices.

“The industry-first Multi-Gigabit Switches we’re introducing today enable us to offer a breakthrough flexibility in cost-effective Ethernet switching that SMBs have been waiting for,” explained Richard Jonker, vice president of product line management for SMB products at NETGEAR. “New products today aren’t only 1 Gigabit or 10 Gigabit; they operate at speeds in between. It is similar to the old Brother’s Grimm fairytale of Goldilocks— each device on your network has a switching speed that is ‘just right’ for it. With our new 5-Speed Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches, we help your newest devices reach their maximum potential, including at 2.5 or 5  Gbps speeds over existing cabling.”

NETGEAR Unmanaged Switches: The 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Switches provide plug-and-play connectivity, in addition to being energy-efficient, built to last, and rigorously tested to provide the reliability businesses need. Key features include:

NETGEAR Smart Managed Plus Switches The Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switches deliver network monitoring, traffic prioritization and network segmentation to small businesses who want more visibility and control on top of plug-and-play connectivity. Easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI makes advanced setup simple. Features include:

NETGEAR Smart Managed Pro Switches The Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switches meet current and future needs on converged networking and mobility. Some of the main features include:

NETGEAR Fully Managed Switches The Multi-Gigabit Fully Managed Switches offer all the features of the Smart Managed Pro Switches, as well as:

NETGEAR Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switches are supported by the industry-leading ProSAFE® Lifetime Hardware Warranty including Lifetime Next Business Day shipping for part replacement and Lifetime Technical Support options.

The new switches are available worldwide through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels and ecommerce sites. Regional variance may apply to the final pricing for end customers depending on the reseller and bundled offerings.

To learn more about the full range of NETGEAR multi-gigabit switches for homes, small and medium-sized businesses, educational facilities, government agencies, and other networks, visit NETGEAR.com.