NETGEAR Business Launches Engage 2.0: Revolutionizing AV Network Management for Enhanced Connectivity and Control
NETGEAR has launched Engage 2.0, a free software upgrade for managing audiovisual (AV) networks. The platform streamlines the management of Ethernet switches, routers, and WiFi access points in commercial, broadcast, and residential installations. Key features include unified wired and wireless management, auto-discovery capabilities, zero configuration setup, and fast roaming support. The software enables wireless control of AV endpoints across VLANs, creation of temporary WiFi guest networks, and seamless integration of AV systems with home WiFi networks. It supports NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350, and M4500 series switches, one PR460X Pro Router, and up to 10 WBE758/WBE718 WiFi 7 access points per site.
NETGEAR ha lanciato Engage 2.0, un aggiornamento software gratuito per la gestione delle reti audiovisive (AV). La piattaforma semplifica la gestione di switch Ethernet, router e punti di accesso WiFi in installazioni commerciali, di broadcast e residenziali. Le principali caratteristiche includono la gestione unificata cablata e wireless, le capacità di auto-scoperta, la configurazione automatica e il supporto per il roaming veloce. Il software consente il controllo wireless dei terminali AV attraverso VLAN, la creazione di reti WiFi temporanee per ospiti e l'integrazione fluida dei sistemi AV con le reti WiFi domestiche. Supporta gli switch NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350 e M4500, un router PR460X Pro e fino a 10 punti di accesso WiFi 7 WBE758/WBE718 per sito.
NETGEAR ha lanzado Engage 2.0, una actualización de software gratuita para la gestión de redes audiovisuales (AV). La plataforma optimiza la gestión de switches Ethernet, enrutadores y puntos de acceso WiFi en instalaciones comerciales, de broadcast y residenciales. Las características clave incluyen gestión unificada por cable e inalámbrica, capacidades de auto-descubrimiento, configuración cero y soporte para roaming rápido. El software permite el control inalámbrico de puntos finales AV a través de VLAN, la creación de redes WiFi temporales para invitados y la integración sin problemas de sistemas AV con redes WiFi domésticas. Es compatible con switches NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350 y M4500, un router PR460X Pro y hasta 10 puntos de acceso WiFi 7 WBE758/WBE718 por sitio.
넷기어는 오디오비주얼(AV) 네트워크 관리를 위한 무료 소프트웨어 업그레이드인 Engage 2.0을 출시했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 상업, 방송 및 주거 설치에서 이더넷 스위치, 라우터 및 WiFi 액세스 포인트 관리를 간소화합니다. 주요 기능으로는 통합 유선 및 무선 관리, 자동 발견 기능, 제로 구성 설정 및 빠른 로밍 지원이 포함됩니다. 이 소프트웨어는 VLAN을 통한 AV 단말의 무선 제어, 임시 WiFi 게스트 네트워크 생성 및 가정 WiFi 네트워크와 AV 시스템의 원활한 통합을 가능하게 합니다. NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350 및 M4500 시리즈 스위치, PR460X Pro 라우터 1대 및 사이트당 최대 10개의 WBE758/WBE718 WiFi 7 액세스 포인트를 지원합니다.
NETGEAR a lancé Engage 2.0, une mise à jour logicielle gratuite pour la gestion des réseaux audiovisuels (AV). La plateforme simplifie la gestion des commutateurs Ethernet, des routeurs et des points d'accès WiFi dans les installations commerciales, de diffusion et résidentielles. Parmi les principales caractéristiques, on retrouve la gestion unifiée filaire et sans fil, des capacités de découverte automatique, une configuration zéro et le support du roaming rapide. Le logiciel permet le contrôle sans fil des points de terminaison AV à travers les VLAN, la création de réseaux WiFi invités temporaires et l'intégration fluide des systèmes AV avec les réseaux WiFi domestiques. Il prend en charge les commutateurs NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350 et M4500, un routeur PR460X Pro et jusqu'à 10 points d'accès WiFi 7 WBE758/WBE718 par site.
NETGEAR hat Engage 2.0 veröffentlicht, ein kostenloses Software-Upgrade zur Verwaltung audiovisueller (AV) Netzwerke. Die Plattform vereinfacht die Verwaltung von Ethernet-Switches, Routern und WiFi-Zugangspunkten in gewerblichen, Broadcast- und Wohninstallationen. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören eine einheitliche kabelgebundene und drahtlose Verwaltung, Auto-Discovery-Funktionen, eine Zero-Configuration-Installation und Unterstützung für schnelles Roaming. Die Software ermöglicht die drahtlose Steuerung von AV-Endpunkten über VLANs, die Erstellung temporärer WiFi-Gästenetzwerke und die nahtlose Integration von AV-Systemen mit Heim-WLAN-Netzwerken. Sie unterstützt die NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350 und M4500 Serien-Switches, einen PR460X Pro-Router und bis zu 10 WBE758/WBE718 WiFi 7 Zugangspunkte pro Standort.
- Free software upgrade offering enhanced network management capabilities
- Expanded product compatibility with multiple switch series and WiFi 7 access points
- Potential for increased market penetration in AV networking segment
- to 10 WiFi access points per site
- Restricted to one PR460X Pro Router per installation
Insights
This software upgrade, while technically impressive, represents an incremental improvement to NETGEAR's existing AV management platform rather than a significant revenue-generating opportunity. The free availability of Engage 2.0 suggests it's primarily aimed at supporting existing hardware sales rather than creating a new revenue stream.
The platform's enhanced capabilities in managing both wired and wireless AV networks could help NETGEAR maintain its competitive position in the professional AV networking market, particularly as AV over IP adoption grows. However, the immediate financial impact is likely to be minimal since the software is offered as a free tool to support hardware sales of their M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 series switches and WiFi 7 access points.
The unified management approach and advanced features may help reduce customer support costs and improve user satisfaction, but this is more of a defensive move to protect market share rather than a catalyst for significant growth.
The convergence of AV and IT environments and return of large-scale and mobile events and experiences continue to change the way AV systems are used, and the impact is significant. AV over IP brings complexity to commercial, broadcast, or residential installers when it comes to managing Ethernet switches, routers, and WiFi access points. For example, detecting Ethernet switches and access points deployed across a network requires a great deal of manual effort. Additionally, updating firmware on multiple devices is time consuming, and proper configuration of AV networks can be cumbersome. Now that the network is the central AV fabric, an improper setup can ruin the entire AV experience.
Given these challenges, a powerful central management system is critical. The new NETGEAR Engage 2.0, a free software download, provides a centralized and user-friendly way to manage AV networks. By providing AV network, router, and WiFi controllability under one platform, users gain more seamless configuration and management for any installation.
“With almost three decades of network leadership, we're constantly innovating to simplify AV and WiFi connectivity and provide a more seamless management experience,” said Laurent Masia, Senior Director of Product Line Management, Managed Switches, at NETGEAR. “The new Engage 2.0 software delivers expansive, unified control features for even the most complex AV network installations.”
Engage 2.0 allows for effortless WiFi control in AV fixed installations with touch panels and tablets connecting to ad-hoc wireless networks, enhancing the control of AV endpoints across VLANs. For large events, the platform allows installers to create temporary WiFi guest networks to provide a robust WiFi solution for mobile studios or crews, ensuring guests stay connected. For residential settings, the enhanced capabilities streamline AV deployments allowing AV system integrators to manage both AV systems and home WiFi networks.
Additional Engage 2.0 WiFi features include:
- Freedom for AV & Lighting Crews: Allows technicians to connect to the AV network wirelessly, freeing them from being tethered to the rack. This flexibility supports the integration of other AV and lighting control software that can now connect via WiFi to the wired network.
- Unified Wired and Wireless Management: Seamlessly integrates wired and wireless infrastructure, allowing NETGEAR AV switches, pro router, and WiFi access points to be configured together with Engage profiles. Key features include Auto-Trunk, Fast Roaming, and mDNS reflector/gateway across profiles.
- LAN and WLAN under Control: Engage 2.0 firmware introduces advanced WiFi management for NETGEAR AV installations, supporting WiFi assignment to Profiles/VLANs, Auto-Trunk, and Instant Mesh for simplified setup.
- Auto Discovery and Onboarding Capabilities: Automatically detects all NETGEAR AV M4250, M4300, M4350, and M4500 series switches and supports one PR460X Pro Router and up to 10 WBE758/WBE718 WiFi 7 access points per site.
- Zero Configuration Setup: Auto-trunking on switches where the access points are connected ensures seamless integration and ease of use.
- Fast Roaming and Auto-Mesh Support: Utilizes protocols such as OKC, 802.11r, 802.11k, and 802.11v for optimal performance and connectivity.
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