NETGEAR Expands Line of Ethernet Switches Engineered for Professional Audio / Video Applications

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NETGEAR (NASDAQ: NTGR) has unveiled its new series of IP switches, the AV Line, designed specifically for the audio and video over IP (AV-over-IP) market. These switches, including the M4250 series, aim to simplify deployment for Pro AV installers with user-friendly features like IGMP Plus™ functionality and new Auto-LAG capabilities. The M4250 switches come with customizable AV interfaces and options for integration with traditional AV equipment, available in the US, Europe, and APAC starting late-February 2021.

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• Launch of the AV Line of M4250 switches targeted for the growing AV-over-IP market.
• Innovative features like IGMP Plus™, Auto-LAG, and Auto-Trunk simplify setup for Pro AV installers.
• The M4250 switches maintain out-of-the-box functionality popular in previous switch models.
• Free design services offered by NETGEAR's Pro AV Engineering Services team.

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NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power businesses of all sizes, today announced the expansion of its new series of IP switches designed and purpose built for the growing audio and video over IP (AV-over-IP) market. Dubbed the AV Line, these products combine years of networking expertise with best practices from experts in the professional AV market.

The M4250 switches are designed for clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment. The sleek, black enclosure provides port and activity status on the front panel, with all power and network cabling neatly organized on the rear panel. (Photo: Business Wire)

NETGEAR leads the industry with AV specific configuration presets that dramatically simplify deployment of AV networks. The NETGEAR® IGMP Plus™ functionality along with new Auto-LAG and Auto-Trunk features allow Pro AV installers to connect multiple M4250 switches together seamlessly without compromising audio and video signal quality and integrity. Removing complex configuration tasks enables the installer to focus on other important aspects of an AV install job, saving both time and money.

“NETGEAR has pioneered IP switches that address the specific needs of the Pro AV industry by closely collaborating with professional audio-visual installers to better understand the unique challenges they face with AV deployments,” said Patrick Lo, Chairman and CEO of NETGEAR. “Out-of-the-box AV functionality, AV configuration presets, an AV friendly user interface design, and large PoE budgets make NETGEAR’s AV Line the industry’s most comprehensive offering of network switches for AV-over-IP.”

Pro AV installers no longer need to compromise the usability of their AV network with complex switch settings that are not AV-friendly and commands that are typical of switches that were designed for an IT network as opposed to an AV network. The new AV interface of the M4250 switch presents the common AV controls with user-selectable profiles up front, making it a snap to ensure the settings are correct for specific audio or video applications.

The M4250 switches are designed for clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment. The sleek, black enclosure provides port and activity status on the front panel, with all power and network cabling neatly organized on the rear panel. The M4250 switches can also be reverse mounted in an AV rack if that is what an installer prefers. Additional options for mounting the switch outside a rack, such as VESA mounts, are also available. The M4250 switches come with pre-drilled universal threaded holes located on the bottom and the front of each switch.

The AV Line of M4250 switches maintains the same out-of-the-box AV friendly functionality found on the popular M4300 and M4500 switches for the industry’s most popular AV-over-IP encoders and decoders. As such, deploying multicast AV over IP networks with the M4250 switches is a simple plug in and turn on operation.

Pro AV installers can take advantage of free design services offered by NETGEAR’s Pro AV Engineering Services team that comprises AV over IP experts located strategically around the world to enable rapid turnaround to installer requests. Installers are encouraged to reach out to the Pro AV Engineering Services team for upcoming projects via email: ProAVDesign@netgear.com.

Availability:

The new NETGEAR AV Line M4250 series switches and AVB licenses will be available in the US Europe and the APAC region as of late-February 2021:

NEW M4250 SWITCHES ANNOUNCED TODAY
MODEL	PART NUMBER	TOTAL PORTS	POE BUDGET	OPTIONAL AVB LICENSE PART NUMBER
M4250-26G4F-PoE+	GSM4230P	30	300W	AVB4230P
M4250-26G4XF-PoE+	GSM4230PX	30	480W	AVB4230PX
M4250-26G4F-PoE++	GSM4230UP	30	1,4440W	AVB4230UP
M4250-40G8F-PoE+	GSM4248P	48	480W	AVB4248P
M4250-40G8XF-PoE+	GSM4248PX	48	960W	AVB4248PX
M4250-40G8XF-PoE++	GSM4248UX	48	2,880W	AVB4248UX

M4250 SWITCHES PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED (Sept/15/2020)
MODEL	PART NUMBER	TOTAL PORTS	POE BUDGET	OPTIONAL AVB LICENSE PART NUMBER
M4250-10G2F-PoE+	GSM4212P	12	125W	AVB4212P
M4250-10G2XF-PoE+	GSM4212PX	12	240W	AVB4212PX
M4250-10G2XF-PoE++	GSM4212UX	12	720W	AVB4212UX
M4250-12M2XF	MSM4214X	14	N/A	AVB4214X
M4250-16XF	XSM4216F	16	N/A	AVB4216F

Contact your local AV distributor for pricing.

For complete information on the AV Line of M4250 switches, please visit NETGEAR.com/avline.

For more information on NETGEAR Pro AV products and services, please visit NETGEAR.com/proav.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

Since 1996, NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has been the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet with advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world.. As staying connected has become more important than ever, NETGEAR delivers award-winning network solutions for remote work, distance learning, UHD streaming, online game play and more. By enabling people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to providing a range of connected solutions from easy-to-use high-performance Orbi Mesh WiFi systems, the Nighthawk portfolio of WiFi routers, cable modems and mobile wireless, cloud-based subscription services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products and video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications.

The company is headquartered out of San Jose, Calif. with offices located around the globe. More information is available from the NETGEAR Investor Page or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.

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NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease-of-use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease-of-use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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FAQ

What is NETGEAR's new product announcement regarding NTGR on March 2, 2021?

NETGEAR announced the launch of its new AV Line of IP switches, specifically the M4250 series designed for the AV-over-IP market.

What features do the M4250 switches offer for Pro AV installers?

The M4250 switches include IGMP Plus™, Auto-LAG, and Auto-Trunk functionalities that simplify deployment and configuration.

When are NETGEAR's M4250 switches available?

The M4250 switches are available as of late-February 2021 in the US, Europe, and APAC regions.

How do M4250 switches differ from previous NETGEAR switches?

The M4250 switches maintain user-friendly AV-specific configuration presets, simplifying deployment compared to traditional IT switches.

What kind of support is offered for the M4250 switches?

NETGEAR provides free design services from its Pro AV Engineering Services team to help installers with their projects.