NETGEAR Engage 2.0: Centralized AV Network Management for Pro AV and Multi-Site Installations

NETGEAR Engage 2.0 is a free, centralized management application for AV-over-IP networks. Manage M4250/M4300/M4350/M4500 switches, PR460X router and Wi-Fi 7 APs from one interface, with AV profiles, VLAN DHCP and multi-site support.

A free platform from NETGEAR for unified management of AV switches, routers, and Wi-Fi in professional, event, and residential installations.

NETGEAR Engage 2.0 is a free, centralized network management application built specifically for AV-over-IP environments. It gives installers and IT teams a single control panel to configure and monitor NETGEAR switches, the PR460X router, and Wi-Fi 7 access points across one or multiple sites. This makes Engage 2.0 a practical tool for commercial AV, events, hospitality, and high-end residential projects.

Key Features

• Unified control panel – manage AV switches, router, and Wi-Fi from one intuitive interface.
• Advanced router features – per-VLAN DHCP server, one-click Internet access, mDNS gateway for Bonjour / Chromecast / Spotify across VLANs, Auto-Trunk setup on ports.
• Wi-Fi enhancements – global or per-VLAN Wi-Fi control, MPSK and group isolation, fast roaming (OKC, 802.11r/k/v), Auto-Mesh for up to four APs.
• Multi-site management – create, reuse, and push AV profiles across several customer locations.
• Automatic device discovery – detects and onboards NETGEAR Pro AV switches (M4250, M4300, M4350, M4500), the PR460X router, and Wi-Fi 7 APs (WBE758, WBE718); supports up to 10 APs per site.
  

Use Cases

• Permanent AV installations – simplify management of multiple VLANs, Dante/NDI endpoints, and control panels in corporate, education, or house-of-worship environments.
• Events and temporary setups – quickly roll out guest Wi-Fi and AV network profiles for mobile studios, production teams, and live broadcasts.
• Residential / MDUs – single pane of glass for AV, Wi-Fi, and gateway in premium homes.
  

Compatibility

• Switches: M4250, M4300, M4350, M4500
• Router: PR460X
• Access Points: WBE758, WBE718 (Wi-Fi 7), up to 10 APs per site
  

Availability

NETGEAR Engage 2.0 is available as a free download on the official NETGEAR website. Detailed release notes, limits, and device support are listed in the NETGEAR Knowledge Base.

Related Products

NETGEAR M4250 · M4300 · M4350 · M4500 · PR460X · WBE758 · WBE718

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