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Installation Guide

We recommend using the following cables and, if applicable, SFP modules:

• Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better cable for a copper port at 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps.

• NETGEAR AGM734 module for a copper port at 1 Gbps.

• NETGEARAGM731ForAGM732Fmoduleforaberportat1Gbps.

• NETGEAR AXM761, AXM762, AXM763, AXM764, or AXM765 module for a

berportat10Gbps.

• NETGEARAXC761(1m),AXC763(3m),AXC765(5m),AXC767(7m),

AXC7610(10m),AXC7615(15m),orAXC7620(20m)cableforaberport.

Note: If purchased, SFP modules and cables are shipped separately.

This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect it to a device

located outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge

protected, and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the

switch and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the switch.

Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see

https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.

Youcanloginandconguretheswitchthroughtheout-of-band(OOB)port

(which is also referred to as the service port), through any Ethernet network port,

or through a console port. By default, the switch functions as a DHCP client.

Tologinandconguretheswitch,useone of the following methods:

• Main local browser user interface. Use the main local browser user

interface,abbreviatedasmainUI,throughtheOOBportoranyEthernet

network port (see Access the main UI or AV UI to congure the switch).

• Audio-video local browser user interface.Usetheaudio-videolocal

browseruserinterface,abbreviatedasAVUI,throughtheOOBportorany

Ethernet network port (see Access the main UI or AV UI to congure the

switch).

• CLI.Usethecommand-lineinterface(CLI)throughtheType-CUSBconsole

portorRJ-45RS232consoleport.YoucanconguretheIPaddressmanually

orusetheezcongutility(seeAccess the CLI to congure the switch).

AV Line of Fully Managed Switches

M4250 Series

Set up the switch

Prepare the installation site so that mounting, access, power source, and

environmental requirements are met.

Note: For more information about these requirements, the hardware setup

process,theLEDs,andhowtoconnectdevices,seethehardwareinstallation

guide, which you can download by visiting

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/m4250.aspx#download.

1. Install the switch using one of the following methods:

• On a at surface. Attach one of the rubber footpads that came with the

switch on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch.

• In a rack.Usetherack-mountkitthatissuppliedwithyourswitch.

2. Apply AC power.

ThePowerLEDlightssolidyellowwhiletheswitchconductsapower-onself-

test(POST).AfterthePOSTcompletes,thePowerLEDindicatestheresults:

• Solid green. The switch is functional.

• Solid yellow.ThePOSTfailed.

IfthePowerLEDdoesnotlightatall,checktoseethatthepowercableis

plugged in correctly and that the power source is functioning.

3. Connect devices to the switch.

Access the main UI or AV UI to congure the switch

You can use a computer on the same subnet as the switch to access either the

main UI or the AV UI over the switch’s default IP address.

1. CongureyourcomputerwithastaticIPaddress:

• For access over an Ethernet network port, use an IP address in the

169.254.0.0/16subnet.Forexample,use169.254.100.201.

• ForaccessovertheOOBport,useanIPaddressinthe192.168.0.0/16

subnet.Forexample,use192.168.0.100.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from an Ethernet port on your computer to an

EthernetnetworkportontheswitchortotheOOBportontheswitch.

3. LaunchawebbrowserandenterthedefaultIPaddressoftheswitchinthe

addresseldofthebrowser:

• Main UI. To access the main UI, do the following:

- For access over an Ethernet port, enter http://169.254.100.100.

- For

accessovertheOOBpor



enterh

ttp://192.168.0.239.

• AV UI. To access the AV UI, do the following:

- For access over an Ethernet port, enter http://169.254.100.100:8080.

- ForaccessovertheOOBpor

enterh

ttp://192.168.0.239:8080.

A login window displays.

4. Enter adminfortheusername,leavethepasswordeldblank,andclickthe

Onrstlogin,theswitchforcesyoutospecifyapassword.

5. Specify a password and log in again using your new password.

6. Conguretheswitchsettings.

OneachUIpage,ifyoumakechanges,besuretosavethechanges.

Note: Makesurethattheswitchisrunningthelatestrmwareversion.To

downloadrmware,visit

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/m4250.aspx#download.

Note: For more information about using the main UI or AV UI, including

information about how to assign a static IP address to the switch, see one of the

user manuals, which you can download by visiting

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/m4250.aspx#download.

Need help?

Do you have a question about the NETGEAR AV Line M4250 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

The provided document is an installation guide for the NETGEAR AV Line of Fully Managed Switches M4250 Series. This series of switches is designed for indoor use and offers advanced management capabilities for audio-video (AV) applications, as well as general network use.

Function Description:

The NETGEAR M4250 Series switches are fully managed network switches that facilitate the connection and management of various network devices. They are particularly optimized for AV applications, offering features that support the unique requirements of audio-video over IP (AVoIP) systems. The switches can be configured and managed through multiple interfaces: a main local browser user interface (Main UI), an audio-video local browser user interface (AV UI), and a command-line interface (CLI). This flexibility allows for detailed control over network settings, including IP address assignment, port configuration, and other advanced features. The switches support both static and dynamic IP address assignment, functioning as DHCP clients by default.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific port counts and types are not detailed in this guide, the document outlines recommended cabling and SFP modules, indicating support for various network speeds and media types:

Copper Ports:
- 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps: Requires Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better cable.
- 1 Gbps: Compatible with NETGEAR AGM734 module.
Fiber Ports:
- 1 Gbps: Compatible with NETGEAR AGM731F or AGM732F module.
- 10 Gbps: Compatible with NETGEAR AXM761, AXM762, AXM763, AXM764, or AXM765 modules.
Direct Attach Cables (DACs) for Fiber Ports:
- 1m, 3m, 5m, 7m, 10m, 15m, 20m lengths: NETGEAR AXC761, AXC763, AXC765, AXC767, AXC7610, AXC7615, or AXC7620 cables respectively.
Console Ports:
- Type-C USB console port: Requires a USB driver installation on the connecting computer.
- RJ-45 RS232 console port.
Default IP Addresses for Management:
- Ethernet network port (Main UI): http://169.254.100.100
- Ethernet network port (AV UI): http://169.254.100.100:8080
- Out-of-band (OOB) port (Main UI): http://192.168.0.239
- Out-of-band (OOB) port (AV UI): http://192.168.0.239:8080
Default Login Credentials:
- Username: admin
- Password: (blank on first login, then user-defined)
Terminal Emulation Settings for CLI:
- Baud rate: 115,200 bps
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: none
- Stop bit: 1
- Flow control: none

Usage Features:

The M4250 Series switches offer versatile installation and configuration options:

Physical Installation: Can be placed on a flat surface using rubber footpads or mounted in a rack using the supplied rack-mount kit.
Power-On Self-Test (POST): The Power LED indicates the status of the POST: solid green for functional, solid yellow for POST failure.
Multiple Management Interfaces:
- Main UI (Browser-based): Accessible via a web browser for general network configuration.
- AV UI (Browser-based): Specifically designed for audio-video applications, offering an optimized interface for AVoIP systems.
- CLI (Command-Line Interface): Provides granular control and advanced configuration options through console ports (Type-C USB or RJ-45 RS232). The ezconfig utility simplifies initial setup within the CLI.
Flexible Access: Management interfaces can be accessed through any Ethernet network port or a dedicated out-of-band (OOB) management port (also referred to as the service port).
DHCP Client Functionality: By default, the switch obtains its IP address from a DHCP server, simplifying network integration. Commands like show ip management and show serviceport in the CLI allow users to find the assigned IP addresses.
Security: On first login, users are prompted to set a new password, enhancing device security.
Outdoor Device Connection: If connecting to an outdoor device, an Ethernet surge protector must be installed inline, and the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge protected to prevent damage to the switch.

Maintenance Features:

Firmware Updates: Users are advised to keep the switch running the latest firmware version, which can be downloaded from the NETGEAR support website.
Documentation: Comprehensive user manuals for the Main UI, AV UI, and CLI are available for download, providing detailed guidance on configuration and management.
Support and Community: NETGEAR offers a support website for FAQs, downloads, and troubleshooting, as well as a community forum for peer-to-peer assistance.
Regulatory Compliance: Information on regulatory compliance, including the EU Declaration of Conformity, is provided, along with NETGEAR's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.