Netgear
Netgear AV Line M4250-16XF Managed Switch
Engineered for AV over IP, the NETGEAR AV Line M4250-16XF is a managed switch designed with input from AV professionals. It supports 1Gb audio and video over IP with customized hardware and software, offering 16x1G/10G fiber SFP+ ports for flexible uplink options. This switch provides Layer 3 routing capabilities for scalable network design and features an AV web-based GUI for simplified configuration, with pre-configured profiles for popular AV CODECs and manufacturers. It also includes NETGEAR IGMP Plus™ for multicast automation and shares the same high-end Layer 2/Layer 3 switching engine as other M4250 series switches.
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
597
/ 2256
#597 in Hubs & Switches
Brand
Netgear
/ Netgear
Who it's for
- Seamless AV over IP Integration
- Whisper-Quiet Performance
- Robust 10G Fiber Connectivity
Who should skip it
- Significant Investment
- Specialized Use Case
- No Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Key Specs
Brand
Netgear
Product Line
AV Line
Model
M4250-16XF
Manufacturer
Netgear, Inc
Data Link Protocols
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Layer Supported
3
Manageable
Yes
Features
- Engineered for AV over IP with input from AV professionals
- Supports 1Gb audio and video over IP
- 16x 1G/10G fiber SFP+ ports
- Layer 3 routing capabilities
- AV web-based GUI with pre-configured profiles
- NETGEAR IGMP Plus™ for multicast automation
- High-end Layer 2/Layer 3 switching engine
- Software-controlled fan adjustments
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Netgear AV Line M4250 16XF Managed Switch for its remarkable ease of use in AV over IP deployments. Many appreciate the preconfigured settings, which significantly simplify setup and integration into complex audio visual systems. This focus on user friendly operation, combined with its robust and reliable performance for critical AV streams, makes it a highly regarded choice among professionals. Users find it a dependable solution that streamlines their workflow without unnecessary complications.
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