NETGEAR M4250-12M2XF Managed L2/L3 2.5G Ethernet 1U Black

The NETGEAR M4250 switch is engineered for 1G AV over IP deployments with PoE+, Ultra90 PoE++ capability and rear-facing ports for tidy AV rack integration. M4250 units ship pre-configured for common audio and video signal flows while offering further customization through an AV user interface with port-based profiles for audio, video and mixed workflows. Available audio profiles include Dante, Q-SYS and AES67; a separate AVB license is required to enable the AVB profile. Video profiles support NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI and others. When multiple switches are used, NETGEAR IGMP Plus provides automatic multicast handling so switches can be connected with minimal manual configuration.

Advantages

The M4250 provides factory pre-configuration for standard AV signals combined with an AV interface for port-level profile customization. Rear-facing ports and PoE+/Ultra90 PoE++ support simplify rack integration and power delivery to endpoints. Modular profile support covers major audio and video protocols, and IGMP Plus automates multicast across multiple switches. AVB support is available as an optional license for low-latency, time-synchronized audio/video transport.

Key specifications

• 1G AV over IP switching
• PoE+ and Ultra90 PoE++ support
• Rear-facing ports for AV rack integration
• Pre-configured AV profiles with port-based customization
• Audio profiles: Dante, Q-SYS, AES67
• Video profiles: NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI and more
• AVB profile available via separate license
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus for automated multicast handling

How to use

Install the M4250 in an AV rack with the rear-facing ports oriented toward cable management. Connect power and PoE devices to the designated ports. Use the pre-configured profiles for standard audio and video installations, or open the AV user interface to assign port-based profiles for Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, NVX, NDI or mixed AV/control setups. If low-latency, time-synchronized audio/video is required, purchase and apply the AVB license to enable AVB functionality. For multi-switch deployments, link switches and rely on NETGEAR IGMP Plus to manage multicast automatically.

Recommendations

Choose the AVB license when applications demand deterministic low-latency audio/video (for example live performances or critical lip-sync use cases) and verify endpoint compatibility with chosen audio/video profiles. Plan port assignments in advance to make use of the port-based profile customization and to optimize PoE power allocation.