Netgear
Netgear AV Line 26-Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch
The Netgear AV Line M4250 is a Layer 3 managed switch designed for AV over IP applications, featuring 26 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 SFP ports. It offers 24 PoE+ ports with a 30W per port budget, providing a total PoE budget of 300W. With a 60Gbps line rate fabric, it ensures congestion-free connectivity. The switch supports flexible installation on a desktop, wall, or rack, and includes Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization. Management is handled via an intuitive web browser-based GUI, and it incorporates energy-efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) for power savings. Enhanced with NETGEAR IGMP Plus for out-of-the-box multicast functionality, it simplifies AV over IP network setup.
$1319.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
597
/ 2256
#597 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
-80%
Below average
Ports
264
/ x Gigabit Ethernet, x SFP
Who it's for
- Optimized for AV over IP
- Comprehensive Network Management
- Generous Port Count
Who should skip it
- Higher Investment
- Configuration Complexity
- Overkill for Simple Setups
Key Specs
Ports
26 x Gigabit Ethernet, 4 x SFP
PoE
24 x PoE+ ports (30W/port)
PoE Budget
300W
Switching Fabric
60Gbps
Management
Layer 3 Managed
Mounting
Rack, Wall, Desktop
Ethernet Standard
Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Rackmount, Wall-mount, Desktop
Features
- Engineered for 1Gb AV over IP with dedicated AV Pro interface
- 24 PoE+ ports to power and connect devices with a single wire
- 60Gbps line rate fabric for congestion-free connectivity
- Flexible mounting options: desktop, wall, or rack
- Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization
- Energy-efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)
- NETGEAR IGMP Plus for out-of-the-box multicast functionality
- Auto-LAG and Auto-Trunk for simplified switch connectivity
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Netgear AV Line 26 Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch for its robust reliability and specialized ease of use in audio visual deployments. Users appreciate its dependable performance, ensuring smooth operation for demanding AV over IP applications without interruption. The switch's intuitive management features, tailored for AV professionals, simplify setup and configuration, making it a preferred choice for integrating complex systems efficiently. This focus on stable operation and straightforward deployment truly resonates with its target audience.
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