Netgear, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a global leader in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2026.

Q3 2026

• Net revenue of $167.3 million, down 9.3% as compared to Q3 prior year
• GAAP gross margin of 40.1%, up 100 basis points year over year
  • Non-GAAP gross margin of 41.3%, up 170 basis points year over year
• GAAP operating income of $(13.7) million compared to $(7.1) million from Q3 prior year
  • Non-GAAP operating income of $3.3 million compared to $3.8 million from Q3 prior year
• GAAP EPS of $(0.45) compared to $(0.17) from Q3 prior year
  • Non-GAAP EPS of $0.13 compared to $0.12 from Q3 prior year

The accompanying schedules provide a reconciliation of financial measures computed on a GAAP basis to financial measures computed on a non-GAAP basis.

WavKong today announced the commercial launch of its V2700 long-range Wi-Fi 6 router following the successful fulfillment of all Kickstarter orders. Its approach to whole-home Wi-Fi is built on a simple principle: Improve the wireless signal at its source, then use the fewest nodes necessary to deliver reliable coverage across even the largest or most complex homes.

From the upstairs bedroom where a daughter streams and studies, to a garage, a backyard gathering, or a security camera on a barn, reliable Wi-Fi should reach the places people actually use—not just the room closest to the router.

ASUS today announced that the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12, the world's first WiFi 8 mesh router, originally unveiled at Computex, is now shipping. It combines ultra-high reliability with intelligent mesh coordination to deliver stable, efficient, and seamless connectivity throughout the modern smart home. The ZenWiFi BN12 is a tri-band model delivering speeds of up to 19 Gbps, featuring advanced WiFi 8 technologies including new Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) rates, Unequal Modulation (UEQM), Non-Primary Channel Access (NPCA), and Multi-Access Point Coordination.

Modern homes rely on an increasing number of connected devices across multiple rooms and floors, making consistent coverage and reliable connectivity more important than peak speed alone. The ZenWiFi BN12 combines WiFi 8 technology with Smart AiMesh, intelligent traffic optimization, and enhanced network visibility to provide stable connections across the home, even in demanding multi-device environments. Ultra-high-reliability WiFi 8 offers improved mid-to-long-range throughput, wider IoT coverage, and more consistent whole-home connectivity.

TP-Link Systems Inc., a global leader in networking and smart home solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Key Tronic Corp., a premier U.S.-based electronics manufacturer, to bring next-generation product assembly to the United States. The LOI is a significant step in California-based TP-Link's long-term commitment to expand domestic manufacturing and strengthen supply chain resilience within the U.S.

Under the LOI, the parties intend for Key Tronic to become a primary domestic manufacturing partner for TP-Link, supporting assembly of the company's advanced networking portfolio in Corinth, Mississippi. Pending U.S. regulatory approval, TP-Link expects domestic assembly of its groundbreaking Wi-Fi 8 home networking product line to begin as early as next year. The partnership is part of TP-Link's long-term effort to accelerate U.S. investment in high-tech manufacturing and job creation, designing and assembling next-generation products for American consumers here on American soil.

TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics, showcases its flagship 5G AI CPE X5 at Network X 2026. Positioned as a comprehensive agentic AI 5G CPE, X5 features natural-language interaction, AI network optimization, application-aware QoS, proactive diagnosis and self-recovery, and an extensible AI service platform—making connectivity more reliable and effortless for households while helping reduce operators' O&M workload.

The X5 is designed for homes and small businesses seeking a premium broadband experience, from remote work and gaming to smart-home connectivity. Recently, it was named a 2026 IFA Innovation Award Honoree.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 quad-band WiFi 8 gaming router is now shipping, delivering ultra-high reliability and next-generation performance for demanding network environments. In today's multi-device environments driven by gaming, streaming, and smart home usage, users need more than peak speed. They need stable, predictable, and efficient connectivity. The GT-BN98 delivers this through WiFi 8 technology, intelligent bandwidth optimization, and enhanced network visibility, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy loads.

WiFi 8 Ultra-High Reliability
The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 delivers up to 25,000 Mbps of bandwidth and features advanced technologies such as new MCS rates, UEQM, and NPCA for improved throughput and coverage. Unlike previous WiFi generations focused on peak speed, WiFi 8 prioritizes ultra-high reliability by improving performance consistency across varying signal conditions. It reduces sudden speed drops and enhances stability in real-world environments, especially in multi-device and long-range scenarios. Users experience smoother and more stable connections across the entire home, with less performance fluctuation over distance. Whether gaming, streaming, or using IoT devices, connections remain consistent and reliable.

TP-Link Systems Inc. today announced the availability of Archer 8 Ultra, its first Wi-Fi 8 router, marking the arrival of a new generation of home connectivity. Wi-Fi 8 represents a turning point for the networking industry. Where previous generations chased peak speeds, Wi-Fi 8 is engineered for consistency, holding performance steady in the harsh, real-world conditions users face every day.

Jim Poder, Senior Vice President of R&D at TP-Link"Wi-Fi 8 sets a new foundation, and we've built beyond it. Archer 8 Ultra combines our Wi-Fi 8 StabilityEngine with intelligent antenna technology and AI-powered optimization to deliver what matters most: a smarter, more reliable network that's easier to use."

GL.iNet, a global provider of secure and customizable networking solutions, today introduced Mango 2 (GL-MG1300), a dual-band mini travel router designed to simplify connectivity on the go. With its slim design, straightforward setup, VPN support, and multi-device connectivity, Mango 2 is designed for travelers with everyday connectivity needs, those seeking a more portable alternative to existing travel routers, and first-time users looking for an easy introduction to travel routers.

The Mango series provides an accessible entry point to GL.iNet's secure networking experience. Mango 2 creates one manageable travel Wi-Fi network, allowing users to maintain familiar network and VPN settings throughout their trip.

GL.iNet, a global provider of secure and customizable networking solutions, today announced the launch of Fortify (GL-MT6000), a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 VPN router developed in collaboration with ExpressVPN.

Built on GL.iNet's established Flint 2 hardware and networking platform, Fortify combines high-performance home networking with ExpressVPN's VPN and privacy technology to provide a simpler way to manage VPN protection across the home.

ASUS today demonstrated its lead in the next-gen networking era with the announcement of the immediate Canadian retail availability of the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series, which includes the world's only quad-band Wi-Fi 8 router currently available to buy from retail stores. The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series is scheduled for worldwide release in October, with details for the US launch to follow shortly. Also launching in October is the ASUS ZenWiFi BN12 Wi-Fi 8 router—a first-to-market dedicated Wi-Fi 8 Mesh ecosystem designed for high-capacity homes and connected households.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series: Introducing the first-to-market Wi-Fi 8 router
Built on the Wi-Fi 8 architectural framework, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 series brings the benefits of next-generation networking to current and future client devices. ROG engineer testing indicates that the router can deliver measurable performance gains when paired with existing Wi-Fi 7 client devices, helping users improve network performance before Wi-Fi 8 devices become widely available.

IFA 2026 is showcasing the premiere of the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90, which is launching a future-oriented new FRITZ!Box generation. The new design combines elegant simplicity with robust reliability and is setting a new standard for the digital home. The product of years of experience, extensive research, and the precise analysis of users' real needs, with this model FRITZ! is redefining the design of the FRITZ!Box. Innovative cable routing enables a high degree of flexibility for the placement of the router, while a clear, simple usability layout reduced to just one button and one LED creates a minimalist aesthetic. On the technology side, the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 is about brilliant performance: It supports both fiber optics and DSL, offering ultra-fast tri-band Wi-Fi 7 with up to 12.2 Gbit/s and lightning-fast multi-gigabit WAN/LAN connections.

As a versatile smart home hub it seamlessly integrates the DECT and Zigbee standards for multi-functional applications. Complemented by the usual wide range of telephony and VPN features plus the powerful FRITZ!OS, it offers the users of today and tomorrow a stable, secure all-round networking package. Like all FRITZ! models, the FRITZ!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90 is developed and produced in Europe, thus making an active contribution to strengthening Europe's resilience in the digital infrastructure sector. Visitors to IFA can experience the new FRITZ!Box design of the first model, which has already been nominated for the German Design Award, live from 4 to 8 September at stand 111, hall 7c of the IFA.

D-Link Corporation today announced the global launch of the D-Link S Series, a new family of affordable Wi-Fi routers and extenders designed to provide reliable everyday connectivity for every home. Guided by the philosophy of "Simple Internet Access, Secured by Default," the S Series combines reliable performance, trusted security, and effortless setup, making quality home networking simple and accessible for first-time buyers, students, and value-conscious households.

From streaming and online learning to remote work, a stable Internet connection has become essential to daily life. The D-Link S Series is designed to meet these connectivity needs with an affordable lineup that delivers reliable performance without unnecessary complexity, while ensuring users can enjoy simple Internet access with enhanced security features that support a safer online experience.

ASUS unveiled the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 at Gamescom 2026, presenting it as the world's first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router. The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 is a quad-band Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn Draft) router featuring eight distinctive external antennas, giving it a menacing look. It uses a quad-core processor running at 2.6 GHz, 256 MB of flash, and 2 GB of RAM. The router's total throughput goes up to 25,000 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz band reaches up to 1,376 Mbps, both 5 GHz bands hit 5,764 Mbps each, while the 6 GHz band features up to 11,529 Mbps with 320 MHz channel support. Wired connectivity includes one 10G WAN/LAN port, one 10G LAN port, one 2.5G WAN/LAN port, three 2.5G LAN ports, and one standard gigabit LAN. The routers also have USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports, and support Router, AiMesh node, Access Point, Repeater, and Media Bridge operating modes.

On the software side, Adaptive QoE handles dynamic bandwidth allocation based on live network conditions while Wi-Fi Insight monitors all bands in real time with continuous interference detection running in the background. Moreover, ASUS bundled GTNet, a third-party service that routes game traffic through the most reliable path to game servers. For security, we have AiProtection that also includes ad and tracker blocking. Guest Network Pro supports up to five SSIDs for IoT management, VPN, and parental controls. No pricing has been announced.

TP-Link Systems Inc., a global provider of consumer networking products, today announced Archer 8, the company's first Wi-Fi 8 router platform built around the emerging IEEE 802.11bn specification focused on ultra-high reliability. Scheduled for launch in October 2026, Archer 8 represents TP-Link's next step toward delivering more stable, lower-latency connectivity designed for increasingly dense and demanding home environments.

As the number of connected devices inside the home continues to grow, TP-Link believes the next generation of Wi-Fi must move beyond peak theoretical speed and focus on improving reliability under real-world conditions. Archer 8 is designed to address common frustrations users experience today, including inconsistent speeds across rooms, congestion from multiple connected devices, unstable mesh roaming, and latency spikes during gaming, video calls, and streaming.

It would appear that ASUS' first Wi-Fi 8 router has been revealed ahead of Computex, courtesy of the Taipei Computer Association's Best Choice Award ceremony, which was held last week Friday. ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro carries on the design we've seen over the past few years when it comes to ASUS' top-of-the-range gaming routers, as it looks like a slightly modified GT-BE98 Pro, with a silver and partially see-through top cover. Presumably it'll be a quad band 4x4 router once again, as Wi-Fi 8 or 802.11bn doesn't add any new frequency bands. The promised advantages are up to 25 percent faster throughput and up to 25 percent lower latency, combined with somewhat increased range, seamless rooming and improvements to QoS, in addition to some features that are unlikely to make a difference for consumers.

The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro should come with 10 Gbps ports, ROG gaming acceleration and some more typical ASUS router features such as AiMesh and AiProtection. Some of you might've noticed that the GT-BN98 Pro doesn't look anything like the concept ASUS showed earlier this year at CES, which suggests it might've been too costly, it didn't bring any real world benefits or it will launch at a later point in time. Hopefully there will be more Wi-Fi 8 routers at Computex this year, so make sure to check back for our coverage from the show.

GL.iNet, a leading provider of OpenWrt-based networking and remote access solutions, announces the launch of the Slate 7 Pro (GL-BE10000), the upgraded version of the Slate 7 (GL-BE3600). This travel router is first of its kind to achieve tri-band Wi-Fi aggregation with wireless speeds up to 10 Gbps, rivaling performance that of full-size home routers. Powered by advanced Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), it improves network visibility while strengthening privacy and transmission security. Combining premium performance with intelligent control in a travel-ready design, Slate 7 Pro is built for professionals and power users who demand uncompromising networking on the move.

True Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Performance
Slate 7 Pro supports simultaneous tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity across diverse network environments. Featuring Multi-Link Operation (MLO), enhanced OFDMA, 4KQAM, and preamble puncturing, it maintains high throughput and stable performance even in congested networks, ensuring smooth, reliable connections for work, streaming, and real-time applications.

ASUS today announced the ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080, introducing networking solutions into the ProArt family of Creator-First devices designed for modern studios. Joining the existing ProArt lineup of laptops, displays, graphics cards, motherboards, and other creator-focused products, these new devices help build a more complete studio infrastructure for creators. Combining dual-band Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, intelligent traffic prioritization, and high-speed multi-gigabit wired expansion, the ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 and ProArt Switch PQG-U1080 enable quick file transfers, cloud collaboration, and stable connections across multiple creative devices.

The ProArt Router PRT-BE5000 delivers dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with throughput performance of up to 5000 Mbps plus Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and dual 2.5G WAN/LAN connectivity for flexible, high-speed wired connections. Creator-First adaptive QoE intelligently prioritizes creative traffic in real time, helping to ensure fast file transfers, smooth cloud collaboration, and streaming across connected devices, in harmony with other network activity. ASUS Smart Home Master software further simplifies network segmentation through dedicated SSIDs for IoT devices and VPN connections, enabling more intuitive management across studio and personal environments.

The CZ.NIC Association, the Czech national domain administrator, presents Turris Omnia NG Wired - a rack-mountable model offering 10 Gbps connectivity and the Turris OS operating system based on OpenWrt/Linux. It builds on the security principles of the Turris project and features a quiet, passive-cooling design. The device is intended for businesses, institutions, and demanding users seeking a powerful and sustainable network foundation while supporting European technologies, open source, and digital sovereignty.

Designed for rack installation: 10G/2.5G connectivity in a compact package
Turris Omnia NG Wired is built for racks and spaces like server rooms and network cabinets. Wi-Fi can be provided by separate access points, while the router stays in the backroom.

The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a ban on all new Wi-Fi routers made outside the "land of the free." With a clear goal of eliminating external supply chain vulnerabilities, the FCC has been collaborating with the White House to prohibit the sale of foreign-made Wi-Fi routers in the domestic market. Reportedly, the FCC claims that having foreign Wi-Fi routers in American homes has been a significant loophole for other countries to exploit, as Wi-Fi routers are one of the most critical points of security in any home network. These devices have long been targets of foreign attacks, which have disrupted security and introduced supply chain risks by creating points of failure that the U.S. government cannot control or prevent. These routers were sold openly to telecommunication companies or purchased by consumers independently. Additionally, foreign routers have been implicated in cyberattacks targeting vital U.S. infrastructure, such as Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon.

Interestingly, this decision does not affect any routers that consumers have already purchased. "Consumers can continue to use any router they have already lawfully purchased or acquired," notes the FCC. Furthermore, the FCC will allow any previously approved router models to continue being sold and imported. Only new router models will need to undergo FCC approval, which is a separate procedure coordinated with the Department of War (DoW) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both DoW and DHS grants of Conditional Approvals are honored by the FCC to ensure that devices receiving this approval can continue to be sold without posing a national threat.

As 5G adoption continues to accelerate, high-speed connectivity is reshaping digital experiences—yet many users worldwide still do not have access to 5G. To bridge this gap and accelerate the transition from 4G to 5G, TCL is introducing an entry-level 5G connectivity lineup at MWC26, including TCL 5G CPE B50 and TCL 5G Mobile Wi-Fi B50 Pro. Together with the brand-new Wi-Fi router TCL LINKHUB WR5360, these products deliver faster, more stable and smarter connectivity across homes, offices and mobile scenarios. By integrating 5G and Wi-Fi 7 technologies into entry-level devices, TCL continues to make premium connectivity more attainable.

TCL 5G CPE B50: A high-performance entry-level 5G foundation
Built around essential connectivity demands—including speed, stability, and multi-device capacity—B50 brings advanced 5G and Wi-Fi 7 technologies into an accessible networking solution.

InHand Networks, a global provider of industrial and enterprise networking solutions, today announced the unveiling of the CR602 5G Wi-Fi 7 Router, a next-generation connectivity solution designed to deliver high-speed, reliable, and flexible network access for modern business environments.

As businesses increasingly rely on cloud services, video collaboration, digital payments, and connected devices, the demand for stable, high-performance networking has never been greater. The CR602 addresses these challenges by combining ultra-fast 5G cellular connectivity with next-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology, enabling seamless communication across diverse professional scenarios.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Strix GS-BE7200, a next-generation dual-band Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) gaming router designed for players who demand fast, stable and intelligently optimized connectivity. Leveraging Multi-Link Operation (MLO), ultrawide 160 MHz channels, and 4K-QAM modulation, the GS-BE7200 maximizes efficiency and overall wireless capacity, delivering wireless throughput of up to 7200 Mbps to enable ultra-smooth online gameplay, low-latency streaming, and high-speed data transfers - even in congested environments.

The GS-BE7200 features six internal antennas, including an enhanced 5-antenna 5 GHz (5T5R) system that improves long-range throughput by up to 15%, compared to traditional 4T4R designs. This architecture strengthens stability across multiroom setups and ensures that competitive gamers enjoy fast, uninterrupted connections from anywhere in the home.

GL.iNet, a leading developer specializing in OpenWrt-based networking and remote access solutions, unveiled its latest product lineup scheduled for release at Spring 2026 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas.

"GL.iNet strives to develop innovation that solves our users' biggest challenges, and that mission guides our way forward," said GL.iNet CEO Mason Zhao. "We are constantly thinking of new ways to deliver a premium user experience, our ultimate goal is to create an ecosystem of products that will improve everyone's lives."

ASUS has used CES as a launch platform for many of its new Wi-Fi router products over the years, although this year it brought what it calls a demo system, rather than something that is ready for launch later this year. The ROG NeoCore Wi-Fi 8 router looks like something out of a Sci-Fi movie, and it really stands out compared to every other router we've ever seen. Due to the fact that Wi-Fi 8 isn't expected to be ratified until 2028, we might have to wait a while before we know if the NeoCore will become a retail product or not. The ROG NeoCore router is based on the shape of an icosahedron, which people that play role playing games might recognise as a 20-sided dice. As it is still early days, ASUS didn't share any specs, but three network ports are visible and based on the Wi-Fi 8 demo ASUS was running, we might be able to expect it to feature eight antennas split between the three Wi-Fi bands.

ASUS was also showing a pair of new ProArt branded networking products, the PRT-BE5000 router and the PQG-U1080 Ethernet switch. The PRT-BE5000 is as the name suggests a BE5000 Wi-Fi 7 router, which means a 3x3 antenna configuration for the 5 GHz which delivers a throughput of up to 4320 Mbps and a 2x2 setup for the 2.4 GHz band which delivers up to 688 Mbps. Other features include a pair of 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for WAN/LAN, three Gigabit ports, but oddly enough no USB ports. The PQG-U1080 is an unmanaged switch with eight 2.5 Gbps ports and two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports. Pricing of either device is currently unknown.

TCL today introduced two new connectivity devices at CES 2026, the TCL 5G Mobile WiFi P50 and the TCL WiFi Router BE36, bringing together on-the-go 5G mmWave hotspots and whole-home Wi-Fi 7 coverage in a single portfolio. By delivering seamless high-speed connectivity for both travel and home scenarios, the new devices further strengthen TCL's position as a leader in mobile and home connectivity solutions within North America.

As remote collaboration, mobile work, high-definition streaming and smart home adoption continue to grow, users increasingly demand networks that are fast, convenient and secure. TCL's new 5G mmWave mobile Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 7 mesh router are designed with these needs in mind, covering a wide range of everyday scenarios. Working together, they create a seamless connectivity experience that spans from life on the move to life at home.