Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Restructuring Charge (Details Textual)

Restructuring Charge (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012 Noran Tel Restructuring [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 CNS Asset Sale Restructuring [Member] employees	Dec. 31, 2012 ConferencePlus Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Charge (Textual) [Abstract]
Cumulative Restructuring							$ 397
Restructuring	0	(2)	149	275		149
Number of employees terminated							12
Restructuring costs paid						333		338
Recognized compensation and relocation cost						424
Unpaid balance of restructuring charges	91		91		613	91
Reimbursement by NETGEAR							$ 122

- Definition

Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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- Definition

Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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