NETGEAR will highlight new switch models and updates to Engage Controller at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The company will also present its network design services and on-demand booth sessions for IP-based broadcast networks.
In addition, visitors will find more than 110 partner manufacturers showing broadcast solutions powered by NETGEAR.
NETGEAR says its NAB Show 2026 presence will focus on practical network design, switch configuration, and real-world broadcast deployments. The company will also offer personalized demonstrations of Engage Controller v2.4.
NETGEAR at NAB Show 2026 with Engage Controller
At NAB Show 2026, NETGEAR will demonstrate Engage Controller v2.4. The company says the updated software uses a profile-based approach to simplify and improve switch configuration.
NETGEAR also says Engage Controller v2.4 allows off-site network configuration without connected hardware. As a result, integrators can prepare systems before installation and reduce setup time on site.
In addition, users can design and configure virtual switches and access points for new or existing sites. They can then save multiple virtual sites as reusable templates and convert them into physical deployments through manual setup or Auto-Onboarding.
NETGEAR adds that Engage includes NETGEAR AV OS with certified profiles for major audio, video, and lighting protocols. Therefore, the software is designed to speed up deployment and simplify configuration.
NETGEAR at NAB Show 2026 with M4350 switches
NETGEAR will also expand its M4350 switch series at NAB Show 2026. The company is adding two new models for broadcast applications.
The M4350-16M4V includes 16 2.5G PoE++ ports and four 25G SFP28 uplinks through a modular card slot. NETGEAR says the model provides secure lockable connectivity through Neutrik etherCON, opticalCON QUAD, and powerCON TRUE1 connectors. The company also says users can choose optional uplink cards with RJ-45 or opticalCON QUAD connectors for single-mode or multimode fiber.
NETGEAR will also show the new M4350-16C. This model provides 16 ports of 100G connectivity and is aimed at aggregation and core layers in large AV-over-IP deployments. According to the company, it is built for environments where multiple high-resolution video streams converge.
NETGEAR M4350 for broadcast networks
NETGEAR says the M4350 series supports managed switching from 1G to 100G for AV and IT networks. The company also says the series includes high-power PoE++, redundant modular power, and hitless failover for mission-critical workflows.
In addition, the new models support SMPTE ST 2110 timing with grandmaster and boundary clock functionality. NETGEAR also notes that TAA-compliant SKUs are available for government use.
NETGEAR booth sessions and customer use cases
During NAB Show 2026, NETGEAR will also host informal booth discussions. These sessions will focus on real-world broadcast deployments and customer use cases.
According to the company, the conversations will show how broadcasters and systems integrators are building reliable and scalable IP infrastructures for live production and facility operations. NETGEAR’s network design services team will also be available to answer questions during the show.
NETGEAR market focus
Laurent Masia, Senior Director of Product Line Management for Managed Switches at NETGEAR, said the latest updates reflect clear market demand. He said broadcast professionals need to work quickly, avoid downtime, and manage systems more efficiently. He added that the new features and portfolio additions are intended to make broadcast and AV work easier.
