Neutrik Group Americas announced that its connectivity solutions have been integrated into NETGEAR’s new M4350-16M4V network switch, which debuted at ISE 2026. The collaboration incorporates Neutrik’s etherCON, opticalCON and powerCON connectors into the switch design to provide secure and reliable connections for AV-over-IP deployments and live event environments.

The M4350-16M4V uses Neutrik’s locking connectors across its networking, fiber and power interfaces. According to the companies, these connections are designed to remain securely locked in place to help prevent interruptions during live productions or other mission-critical applications.

“We place great value in having our connectors integrated into the design of third-party equipment and working with the NETGEAR team to integrate so many of our connection points into their newest switch has resulted in great synergy,” said Tom Chudyk, sales director at Neutrik Group Americas. “Their engineering team prioritizes signal integrity and reliability, which aligns perfectly with our standards. This collaboration ensures consistent performance from input to output, even in the most demanding environments.”

The switch includes 16 2.5-gigabit PoE++ ports delivering up to 1,130 watts of total power. Eight of those ports use Neutrik field-serviceable etherCON connectors. The system also features four 25G SFP28 uplinks housed in a modular interface card slot, allowing integrators to configure uplink connectivity to meet specific deployment needs.

Optional interface cards can add four 10G RJ45 ports or fiber connectivity through Neutrik opticalCON QUAD connectors supporting four multimode or single-mode fiber transceivers. The rear panel includes two Neutrik powerCON connections and adapters for standard IEC 320 C13 power cords.

“Guided by customer and integrator feedback, adding NEUTRIK locking connections into this latest M4350-16M4V switch delivers more reliable performance,” said Laurent Masia, senior director of product management at NETGEAR. “With NEUTRIK locking connectors, nothing disconnects, and this is especially important for our customers who already use NEUTRIK cable connectors throughout their applications.”

The NETGEAR M4350 series is designed for AV-over-IP environments across edge, server room and core network deployments. The switches support nonstop forwarding, stacking and spine-and-leaf architectures and are engineered for AV and IT networks with dedicated service and support. The platform is designed to scale for AV-over-IP installations ranging from small deployments to systems supporting thousands of endpoints.

Neutrik’s etherCON CAT6A connectors support 10 gigabit transmission speeds and are designed for high-bandwidth applications with shielding that helps protect against noise and electromagnetic interference. The opticalCON QUAD connector provides a four-channel fiber connection with push-pull locking and dust protection, while the powerCON TRUE1 TOP connector is an IP65-rated mains connector designed for demanding environments where secure power connectivity is required.