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Bundle VoIP with cable internet and AC WiFi service, save on rental fees and enjoy improved 4K HD video streaming& online gaming

LAS VEGAS — January 4, 2017 — NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that power today’s smart home and small and medium-sized businesses, is introducing the new Nighthawk® AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router for XFINITY® Internet and Voice (C7100V). With a built-in DOCSIS® 3.0-certified cable modem for blazing-fast downloads, and super-fast integrated AC WiFi for fast mobile connections, this is the first AC WiFicable modem routerfor Comcast® XFINITY Voice service that can be purchased without a contract.

Designed to support extreme broadband speeds, Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Routerwill act as the hub of your home network delivering on both reliable and fast internet connections —even during peak usage hours. C7100V with support of 24x8 channel bonding (24 downstream and 8 upstream) maximizes the speed of your cable service up to 960Mbps*, idealfor the top levels of your XFINITY Double Play and Triple Play service plans.

Nighthawk C7100V is designed to automatically prioritize voice traffic to ensure call clarity. With two integrated telephone lines withoptionalbattery backup capabilities,and support for enhanced calling features such as 3-way conferencing, caller ID, call forwarding and more,C7100V is an ideal choice for a home office.

With the Nighthawk C7100V, you’ll enjoy WiFi speeds up to 1.9Gbps**for the devices connecting over WiFi on your home network, and withthe four Gigabit Ethernet(GbE) ports you can connect desktop computers, gaming consoles, smart TVs or network attached storage for high-speed wired connectivity.

“We are proud to introduce another member to our growing cable product portfolio to meet the needs of Double &Triple Play Customers of Comcast Xfinity Voice services. This is not only the first AC Cable modem router for Comcast Xfinity Voice services but also integrates AC1900 WiFifor fast WiFi connectivity with 24 channel bonding to support the highest levels of Xfinity Internet services for DOCSIS 3.0.”said Sandeep Harpalani, senior director of product marketing for NETGEAR Home Networking. “Our C7100V WiFi Cable Modem Router carries the Nighthawk name, NETGEAR’s hallmark for quality, reliability and performance.”

Key Technical Features and Benefits

• Three-in-one (3-in-1) device: High-Speed Cable Modem, WiFi Router and XFINITY Voice
• Built-in DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem (24x8 channel bonding) enables up to 960Mbps* download speeds for all your streaming, download and online gaming needs, and prioritizes XFINITY Voice
• High-speed cable modem router with AC1900 WiFi offers speeds up to 1.9Gbps** forWiFi devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and game consoles
• Two (2) integrated telephone lines support3-way conference calling, caller ID, call forwarding, and more enhanced calling features
• Powerful dual-core 1.6GHz combined processor boosts performance for streaming and gaming
• Four (4) 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports offer high-speed wired connectivity
• Beamforming+ technology for 2.4/5GHz bands boosts speed, reliability and range for all WiFi mobile devices
• NETGEAR ReadySHARE® USB port enables wireless access and sharing of content on a USB hard drive or printer from any device in your home network
• Top security capabilities including WPA/WPA2—PSK, double (SPI/NAT)firewall protection, denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention, separate and secure guest network access, and Parental Controls for safer web surfing
• NETGEAR genie® support makes it easy to install, monitor, control and repair your network whether you’re at home or away
• Optional battery backup supports up to 8 hours of standby and 5 hours of talk time during power outages(battery sold separately)
• Seamless compatibility with XFINITY Double Play and Triple Play service plans and no equipment rental fees

XFINITY customers can install the Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router (C7100V)without a service call thanks to thefast, web-based self-activation capability.