NETGEAR offers wireless routers, adapters, and other networking products for SMBs and enterprises. This checklist provides an overview of its partner program. Visit SearchITChannel.com's Technology Vendors/OEMs topic center to compare NETGEAR's partner program with other vendor's partner programs. Or peruse our Partner Program Directories to learn about vendor partner programs by technology.
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| Monthly partner newsletter | |
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| Partner portal | |
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| Listed in partner Web locator/database | |
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| Technical Resources | ||||
| 24x7 phone technical support | |
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| Web-based support | |
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| Free dedicated technical support facility | |
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| Competitive price assistance | |
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| Not for resale demo software/hardware | ||||
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| Partner leads system | ||||
| Corporate account manager | |
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| Other: | Training/Certification | |||
| Opportunity to participate in beta testing | |
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| Free Web-based sales training | |
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| Free participation in sales workshops | |
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| Product certification | ||||
| Discounted conference attendance | ||||
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This was first published in April 2008