Neutrik Group Americas Partners with NETGEAR for Latest Switch

Neutrik's locking etherCON, opticalCON, and powerCON connectors integrated into NETGEAR's new M4350-16M4V switch.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Neutrik Group Americas, a leading supplier of professional AVL connectivity solutions, has partnered with NETGEAR to incorporate its robust and reliable NEUTRIK, REAN, and CONTRIK connectors into NETGEAR's new M4350-16M4V network switch. The switch features industry-standard NEUTRIK locking connectors for network, fiber, and power connections, ensuring secure and reliable performance even in demanding environments.

Why it matters

This collaboration between Neutrik and NETGEAR highlights the importance of reliable connectivity solutions in professional AV and IT applications. By integrating Neutrik's trusted connectors, the M4350-16M4V switch delivers enhanced signal integrity and performance, which is crucial for mission-critical installations and live events.

The details

The new NETGEAR M4350-16M4V switch employs NEUTRIK's etherCON for network, opticalCON for fiber, and powerCON for power connections. This ensures secure connections before or during any performance, preventing disruption to live events. The switch also features 16 x 2.5G PoE++ ports, 8 NEUTRIK field-serviceable etherCON connectors, and 4 x 25G SFP28 uplinks with optional interface cards for additional fiber or RJ45 connectivity.

  • The M4350-16M4V switch was recently launched at ISE 2026.

The players

Neutrik Group Americas

A subsidiary of Neutrik AG and the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional AVL connectivity solutions, which includes NEUTRIK, REAN, and CONTRIK brands.

NETGEAR

A networking company that recently launched the M4350-16M4V switch, which incorporates Neutrik's locking connectors.

Tom Chudyk

Sales Director at Neutrik Group Americas.

Laurent Masia

Senior Director of Product Management at NETGEAR.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Tom Chudyk, Sales Director, Neutrik Group Americas

“Guided by customer and integrator feedback, adding NEUTRIK locking connections into this latest M4350-16M4V switch delivers more reliable performance.”

— Laurent Masia, Senior Director, Product Management, NETGEAR

The takeaway

This partnership between Neutrik and NETGEAR demonstrates the importance of reliable and secure connectivity solutions in professional AV and IT applications, where disruptions can have significant consequences. The integration of Neutrik's trusted connectors into NETGEAR's latest switch ensures consistent performance and signal integrity, even in the most demanding environments.