Netgear AV Line GSM4212P: M4250-10G2F-PoE+ 8x1G PoE+ Managed Switch

The Netgear AV Line GSM4212P (model M4250-10G2F-PoE+) is a purpose-built managed switch engineered specifically for AV over IP deployments. It combines eight PoE+ 1 GbE ports with flexible copper and fiber uplinks, delivering reliable, low-latency networking tailored to professional audiovisual installations. Designed for conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, control rooms, and digital signage networks, this switch provides robust power, smart traffic handling, and AV-optimized management to ensure seamless media transport and dependable performance in demanding environments.

• Powerful PoE+ on eight 1 GbE ports with a total 125 W budget lets you power cameras, microphones, DSPs, wireless access points, and other AV endpoints directly from the switch. This consolidated power delivery reduces cable clutter, simplifies installation, and enables centralized management of power delivery and device status. With PoE+, you can place devices where they are most effective, even in spaces without nearby power outlets, while keeping everything monitored from a single management interface.
• Flexible uplinks for scalable AV networking: two 1 GbE RJ-45 uplinks and two SFP uplinks give you copper and fiber options to match your topology. This flexibility supports long-distance connections between AV endpoints, control rooms, and core networks, enabling centralized monitoring and streamlined media routing across multiple rooms or venues. The dual uplinks help you design resilient paths and simplify future expansion as your AV system grows.
• AV-optimized traffic handling for pristine media delivery: Quality of Service (QoS) prioritizes audio and video streams to minimize jitter, latency, and packet loss. Combined with VLAN segmentation and multicast support, the GSM4212P ensures synchronized playback, smooth conferencing, and reliable live events. By isolating AV traffic from general data, you can safeguard critical streams from interference and network congestion, even in busy corporate networks.
• Robust, user-friendly management for AV deployments: a straightforward web-based interface complemented by CLI options enables quick setup, ongoing monitoring, firmware updates, and centralized configuration. The switch integrates with Netgear’s AV management tooling to simplify health checks, event logging, and scheduled maintenance, which is essential for complex AV systems with multiple devices across venues.
• Compact design with enterprise-grade reliability: built to withstand the demands of AV environments, the GSM4212P offers dependable operation in rack or shelf installations with easy maintenance. Its PoE power management, versatile uplinks, and AV-focused features make it a future-ready choice for expanding AV networks, ensuring consistent performance as your media deployments scale.

Technical Details of GSM4212P

• Product: GSM4212P (Netgear AV Line)
• Ports: 8 x 1G PoE+ Ethernet ports
• Power budget: 125 W total PoE budget on the PoE+ ports
• Uplink options: 2 x 1G RJ-45 ports and 2 x SFP ports
• Management capabilities: Managed switch with AV-friendly features including QoS, VLAN tagging, multicast support (IGMP snooping), and SNMP
• AV-focused design: optimized for AV over IP deployments such as conferencing, digital signage, and classroom AV systems
• Form factor: Rack-mountable 1U chassis suitable for integration into standard equipment racks

How to install GSM4212P

• Plan your AV network layout by identifying which devices require PoE on the eight 1G PoE+ ports and mapping uplinks to the core network or AV control room.
• Mount the GSM4212P in a rack or place it on a stable surface in the equipment room, ensuring adequate ventilation and convenient access for configuration and maintenance.
• Power up the switch and connect PoE-enabled devices to the 8 PoE+ ports. Verify that each device powers on correctly and receives the required power without overloading individual ports.
• Connect uplinks using the two 1G RJ-45 ports or the two SFP ports, depending on your topology and distance requirements. Fiber uplinks can extend reach between venues or to a centralized AV router, while copper uplinks provide straightforward connections within a single site.
• Access the management interface through a browser and complete the quick-start wizard to configure essential settings. Establish VLANs for AV traffic, set up QoS rules to prioritize audio/video streams, and configure multicast for group playback or live streams as needed.
• Enable PoE scheduling or power management policies if supported, to optimize energy usage and ensure critical devices remain powered during events. Regularly monitor port status and power consumption to maintain a stable AV environment.
• Test your AV streams for latency, jitter, and packet loss. Fine-tune QoS, revisit VLAN segmentation if necessary, and back up the configuration to prevent disruptions during future upgrades or maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the PoE budget for the GSM4212P? The switch provides a total PoE budget of 125 W across its eight 1G PoE+ ports, enabling power delivery to multiple AV devices from a single chassis.
• How many PoE ports does GSM4212P have? It features eight 1G PoE+ Ethernet ports to support cameras, microphones, DSPs, and other PoE-enabled AV devices.
• What uplink options are available? The GSM4212P offers two 1G RJ-45 uplinks and two SFP uplinks for flexible copper and fiber connections in AV network topologies.
• Is this switch suitable for AV over IP deployments? Yes. It is designed specifically for AV over IP, with AV-friendly QoS, VLAN segmentation, and multicast support to ensure reliable media transport.
• How do I manage the GSM4212P? Management is via an intuitive web-based interface and CLI, supported by standard network management features, firmware updates, and monitoring tools suitable for professional AV environments.