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Netgear NMS-NG26GPX-AVB (M4250-26G4XF-PoE+)
switch configuration
This article provides an overview of the Netgear M4250-26G4XF-PoE+ switch as sold under Biamp part number NMS-
NG10GPX-AVB.
Intended use and support
The switch supports AVB installations that include Tesira, Control, and Qt X products. The primary out-of-box
functionality focuses on AVB with Dante supported. The switch uses a default VLAN to support AVB devices and can
add additional profiles for a larger Dante, AVB, and Control design.
Specification: This specification outlines the features of the switch, default configuration, and sample topologies.
Netgear Support: Netgear offers design support through their Pro AV Design Services group. Biamp recommends
contacting them at
ProAVDesign@netgear.com
for network design support on any topologies that are not listed as
tested by Biamp or that require mixing M4250 switch models within a design.
Default Configuration File:
Biamp Default NMS-NG10GPX-AVB
Overview
The Netgear M4250 AV Line of switches provides a range of configurations supporting multiple audio and video
Ethernet protocols, including AVB, Dante, and AES67. In addition to a wide variety of industry-standard networking
features, this line of switches includes specific features tailored to the AV industry.
Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems
http://support.biamp.com/
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  • Page 1 Netgear NMS-NG26GPX-AVB (M4250-26G4XF-PoE+) switch configuration This article provides an overview of the Netgear M4250-26G4XF-PoE+ switch as sold under Biamp part number NMS- NG10GPX-AVB. Intended use and support The switch supports AVB installations that include Tesira, Control, and Qt X products. The primary out-of-box functionality focuses on AVB with Dante supported.
  • Page 2 Notes: • AVB license will be installed and activated on each switch when shipped. • Netgear switches will be updated to the latest public firmware release. • AVB is not supported over LAG. Auto-trunk Auto-Trunk provides an effortless ability to configure multiple VLANs onto an uplink Ethernet port or any unused Ethernet port.

  • Page 3: Default Configuration

    A default AVB configuration comes loaded on the switches that ship from Biamp along with an active AVB license. This configuration follows the normal recommended configuration as shown in Netgear-related Cornerstone articles. This default enables AVB on all ports to primarily support AVB and will only assign ports to default AVB VLAN 2 if an AVB device is connected.

  • Page 4: Console Connection

    • USB console cable for use with the Type-C USB console port. Note: To use the Type-C USB port, you must install the USB driver on the computer. You can download the driver by visiting https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. • Console cable for use with the RJ-45 RS232 console port.
  • Page 5 • On a computer with a Linux operating system, you can use Minicom. 4. Configure the terminal emulation program to use the following settings: • baud rate: 115,200 bps • data bits: 8 • parity: none • stop bit: 1 •...
  • Page 6 The license key will show the date installed. License features should show enabled on MRP, MMRP, MVRP, MSRP, and DOT1AS. Frame Size: From the Switching -> Ports tab, the “frame size” should be set to 1500 for all ports. Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
  • Page 7 802.1AS settings: From the Switching -> 802.1AS tab, the status should show as enabled with all other values set as default. 802.1AS settings: From the 802.1AS ports settings menu, Admin mode should be enabled on all ports. Copyright 2013-2020 Biamp Systems http://support.biamp.com/...
  • Page 8 MRP Setting: From the Switching -> MRP tab. verify the MRP configuration Shows MVRP, MMRP, and MSRP modes as enabled. Max fan in ports set to a default value of 0. MRP Timers: From the Advanced->MRP Port Settings, verify Join, Leave, and Leave All timers are at Biamp settings. Join 20, Leave 500, and Leave All 2500 Note: Default MSRP Leave Timer updated to 500cs / 5000ms to improve compatibility for large AVB networks.

  • Page 9: Supported Topologies

    Supported Topologies One of the benefits of the Netgear M4250 line is the ability to scale up the design topology to fit a larger deployment. This is done via the Auto-trunk feature. In the default configuration auto-trunk has been enabled to allow for the single switch to join additional switches in a daisy chain or star topology to grow with system needs.

  • Page 10: Further Reading

    Enabling AVB Using the AV User Interface • Enabling AVB Using the Main User Interface • Enabling AVB Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) • Useful CLI Commands Netgear resources • Installation Guide • Hardware Installation Guide • User Manual •...

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