Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ Waves Certified Switch

The Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ switch is a professional AV-focused managed network switch designed for high-performance audio and video over IP systems. Built as part of NETGEAR’s AV Line series, it provides reliable 1-Gigabit networking with a streamlined configuration interface specifically designed for AV engineers and live production environments. 

This switch is widely used in Waves SoundGrid networks, making it an ideal networking solution for systems built around the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic and the Waves plugin ecosystem.

Optimised for Waves SoundGrid Systems

The M4250 series supports a dedicated SoundGrid profile, allowing the switch to be quickly configured for Waves SoundGrid audio networks without requiring complex manual network setup.

By applying the SoundGrid profile within the switch’s AV interface, the switch automatically applies the correct VLAN and networking parameters required for stable SoundGrid communication. This ensures optimal performance for routing audio, control data and plugin processing across the network. 

This simplifies deployment of systems using:

SoundGrid servers

SoundGrid stageboxes

SoundGrid-enabled plugins

Waves LV1 consoles and processing systems

Ideal for LV1 Classic Systems

The Waves LV1 Classic console connects to the SoundGrid network via dedicated Ethernet ports for audio transport and control. In these systems, the network switch acts as the central hub connecting the console, stageboxes, servers and other SoundGrid devices. 

Using a professional AV-optimised switch like the Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ ensures reliable low-latency communication between:

LV1 Classic console

SoundGrid DSP servers

SoundGrid I/O and stageboxes

This allows engineers to run Waves plugins in real time while maintaining stable audio transport across the SoundGrid network.

Designed for AV and Live Production

The NETGEAR M4250 series was developed specifically for professional AV environments, with hardware and software optimised for audio and video over IP applications. 

The switch includes an intuitive AV-focused interface with predefined profiles, making it easy to configure networking for common AV protocols and audio systems.

Its rear-facing ports and rack-friendly design also make it ideal for clean installation in touring racks, broadcast environments and fixed installations. 

Key Features

SoundGrid profile support for Waves audio networks

Designed for AV over IP applications

8 × 1G PoE+ ports with a 125W PoE budget

2 × Gigabit uplink ports and 2 × SFP ports

Rear-facing ports for clean rack integration

Simplified AV-focused web interface

Built-in IGMP Plus™ multicast support for AV streaming

Quiet operation suitable for control rooms and studios

Ideal Applications

Waves LV1 Classic live sound systems

SoundGrid plugin processing networks

Broadcast and streaming production

Touring audio racks

AV over IP installations