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NETGEAR warranty for routers & networking

8/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 6 of 6 brands
The short version

NETGEAR covers routers & networking in full for 3 months, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 6 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.

From NETGEAR's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
  • Full coverageRefurbished productOnly if you register3 months
  • Full coverageWhole productOnly if you registerNone
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
  • You must register your NETGEAR product for the warranty to apply.
  • Covers the first buyer only and can't be transferred.
  • You pay to ship the failed product to NETGEAR.

How other brands compare for routers & networking

Compare all 6 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for routers & networking.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. StaplesMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. CrutchfieldMost items60 days
  4. B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
  5. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
  6. VerizonMost items30 days
Show all 9 stores
  1. WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
  2. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  3. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for routers & networking where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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