NETGEAR Expands M4350 Series With 25G And 100G AV Switches

NETGEAR®, Inc. 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 ofAV 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 eversetting 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 fromcoming loose during load-in, orfailing mid-show. The M4350-16M4V alsodelivers 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 ofuplink connectivityexactly as needed.

The new M4350-16C model addresses the throughput challenges in large AV-over-IP deployments, providing16 ports of 100G connectivity. Designed for aggregation and core layers where multiple high-resolution video streams converge, the M4350-16C givesintegrators the bandwidth they need.

The two new switchesbring 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 modelswill be available in March 2026.

Version 2.4 of the NETGEAR Engage Controller network configuration software, available in February, introduces offline provisioning, giving integratorsthe 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.”