Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-107718, 333-136892, 333-136895, 333-151638, 333-160869, 333-168349, 333-181892, 333-196579 and 333-211795) of NETGEAR, Inc. of our report dated February 24, 2017 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Jose, California

February 24, 2017