EXHIBIT 16.1 June 6, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 11-3 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: NETGEAR, Inc. Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read and agree with the comments, relating to the change in independent auditors under the heading "Change in Auditors" in NETGEAR, Inc.'s Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 333-104419 on Form S-1 expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about June 6, 2003. Yours truly, /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP San Jose, CA