New M4350 Switches and NETGEAR Engage Offline Provisioning Deliver More Power and Flexibility to AV and Broadcast Professionals
NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR) will be introducing two new IP switches in its M4350 series along with the latest version of the NETGEAR Engage™ Controller at ISE 2026, all of which directly address specific requirements of AV and broadcast integrators. That is, hardware built for real-world conditions, additional bandwidth for growing installations, and the ability to design and configure networks in advance of ever setting foot on site.
The new M4350-16M4V switch employs industry-standard Neutrik® locking connectors throughout: etherCON® for network, opticalCON® for fiber, and powerCON® for power. This prevents connections from coming loose during load-in or failing mid-show. The M4350-16M4V also delivers 16 x 2.5G PoE++ ports (up to 1,130W total) and 4 x 25G SFP28 uplinks, with four modular interface card slots that allow configuration of uplink connectivity exactly as needed.
The new M4350-16C model addresses the throughput challenges in large AV-over-IP deployments, providing 16 ports of 100G connectivity. Designed for aggregation and core layers where multiple high-resolution video streams converge, the M4350-16C gives integrators the bandwidth they need.
The two new switches bring the M4350 portfolio to 18 models in total, covering 1G to 100G with high-power PoE++, redundant modular power supplies, and SMPTE ST 2110 timing support. TAA-compliant versions are available for government projects. The new models will be available in March 2026.
Version 2.4 of the NETGEAR Engage Controller network configuration software, available in February, introduces offline provisioning, giving integrators the ability to create virtual switches and WiFi 7 access points, design entire networks, and test configurations – all without physical hardware. Before arriving on site, the network is already built. Users can simply export configurations, connect the devices, and deploy. Configurations can also be saved as reusable templates for similar installations.
“Integrators told us their biggest pain points: too much time on site, cables that come loose during critical moments, and networks that are hard to scale. We listened,” said Laurent Masia, senior director, product management, at NETGEAR. “Offline provisioning means you can configure networks from anywhere and deploy in minutes. Neutrik locking connectors ensure nothing disconnects. And 100G switches mean you’re ready for whatever bandwidth demands come next.”
More information about these new advancements in AV-over-IP technology will be presented by John Henkel and Laurent Masia during a live webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. Pacific / 8 p.m. CET. Register here.
Experience NETGEAR AV at ISE 2026
Demos: See the new M4350 switches in person and get a personalized demo of offline provisioning in Engage Controller 2.4.
Education: Join Laurent Masia’s on-demand sessions on AV-over-IP network design.
Partners: See more than 200 booths at ISE from our total of over 520 broadcast and AV manufacturer partners. Look for the “Powered by NETGEAR AV” signs.
Video Podcast: Tell your success story using NETGEAR switches. Stop by during show hours and let us record your story.
Products and People: Get a first-hand look at our other products – the M4250 and other M4350 switches, WiFi 7 access points, and the Pro Router. Meet with the Pro AV Design Services team, who will be available for technical questions.
Visit NETGEAR at ISE booth 2U240, Feb. 3-6, in Barcelona.
