Netgear M4250 is Best Switches for AV-over-IP NDI Network Video Streaming

NETGEAR M4250 is The BEST Network Switches for NDI!

NETGEAR has been establishing a name for itself for years with AV over IP-designed switches. Unique features integrated into all NETGEAR Pro AV switches, such as NETGEAR IGMP Plus, Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG, ensure that NDI AV over IP deployments will function with minimal configuration.

The AV Line of M4250 switches introduces a brand-new, significantly simpler method for deploying AV over IP systems. The one-of-a-kind AV graphical user interface (AV GUI) simplifies configuration by employing profiles containing all the specific settings for each variety of AV codec, such as NDI 5. Simply select the codec and the interfaces employing that codec. That is all. All configurations are managed automatically, drastically reducing setup time.

The M4250-10G2F-PoE+ AV Line Managed Switch (GSM4212P) is ideal for use with NDI thanks to its 8x1G PoE+ ports with 125W of PoE budget, 2x1G standard ports, and 2xSFP ports for 1G uplinks. This switch is straightforward to configure with profiles for NDI 4 and a brand new profile for NDI 5 with Q-SYS, Dante, or AES67 audio, all via the intuitive AV user interface.

NETGEAR M4250 Switches Perfect for NDI 5

The new NETGEAR M4250 line of switches combined with the world of NDI 5 mean the possibility of simple, affordable IP-based broadcasting and recording can now be realized.

M4250 switches are pre-configured for audio and video signals that are commonly used. When more precise requirements exist, an AV user interface allows for customization via port-based profiles.

For audio, Dante, Q-SYS, and AES67 profiles are available, as is an AVB profile that requires a separate AVB license. For video, the M4250 supports NVX, AMX, Q-SYS, NewTek NDI, and Dante profiles, as well as mixed audio/video/control profiles. When multiple switches are used, NETGEAR IGMP PlusTM automates the process by simply connecting them together or by using M4300 and M4500 switches.

Netgear AV Switch features

• Dedicated AV web-based graphical user interface
• Interface for more specialized for Audio and video installations
• Color-based AV profiles can be applied to the different ports
• Dante, Q-SYS, AES67, and AVB audio profiles
• AVB requires a license (sold separately)
• NVX, SVSI, Q-SYS, NDI, and Dante video profiles
• Audio/video / control mixed profiles
• Automatic switch interconnect with NETGEAR Auto-Trunk, Auto-LAG, and IGMP Plus
• Common Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching engine across all M4250 models
• Built-in IT web GUI, console, telnet and SSH consistent with other
• NETGEAR M4300 and M4500 series Feature set includes static, RIP and PIM routing, DHCP Server and PTPv2

Audio Video Bridging (AVB) services

• AVB is one of the many features designed into the M4250 product line
• AVB is an industry standard for transporting content over a network
• AVB is used most often when very low latency is required such as in live
• performances when lip sync is critical
• All of the AV Line M4250 switches can be optionally licensed for AVB support

Industry-standard management

• Industry-standard command-line interface (CLI), main NETGEAR IT web interface (GUI), SNMP, sFlow and RSPAN
• Single-pane-of-glass NMS300 management platform with centralized firmware updates and mass configuration support
• M4250-10G2XF-PoE+ AV Switch
• 8-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) PoE+ with 240W PoE budget
• 2-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
• 2-port 1000/10GBASE-X (SFP+)
• 60 Gbps non-blocking fabric across 12 ports
• Out-of-band 1G Ethernet management port
• USB-C and RJ45 RS232 console ports and USB-A storage port
• Front black display panel and all ports in the back
• Possible reversed mounting with ports in the front
• Rack-mounting standard brackets
• Longer brackets for recessed mounting (2 inches / 5 cm)
• Threaded hole in the front (1xM10) for clamps
• Threaded holes on the bottom (4xM5) for 50x100mm VESA plates
• Selectable fan modes for fanless, quiet, or cool operation

What is NDI?

Network Device Interface (NDI) is an innovative open standard for IP workflows in live production over Ethernet networks. NDI enables systems and devices to identify and communicate with one another, as well as encode, transmit, and receive real-time, high-quality, low-latency, frame-accurate video and audio over IP.

The new NDI 5 codec is useful for broadcast studios, places of worship, and even corporate AV. The number of manufacturers who have adopted NDI is increasing daily, providing a vast selection of cameras, switchers, controllers, and converters.

Historically, IP-based audio and video workflows necessitated expensive equipment and intricate configuration settings at the production end. As a result, only professional studios could produce high-quality audio and video content. The NETGEAR AV Line of M4250 switches with their new, user-friendly web interface and NDI software significantly reduce the expense and complexity of audio and video workflows. With NETGEAR and NDI, content creators can concentrate on crafting a more compelling narrative without having to travel to a professional studio or deal with conventional AV workflow technology.