NETGEAR announced the release of Engage Controller 2.4, adding offline provisioning capabilities designed to simplify AV-over-IP network deployment and configuration.
The software, available as a free download for Windows and macOS, allows users to design and configure network environments without requiring physical hardware on-site. Configurations can then be applied once devices are deployed onsite, either automatically or through manual assignment using serial number or MAC address.
Engage Controller 2.4 runs as a portable application, allowing it to be used without installation and even from external storage devices. When connected to the internet, the platform can also detect and apply firmware updates.
The software automates tasks such as multicast configuration, VLAN setup, quality of service and routing, while applying certified profiles for AV-over-IP protocols including Dante, NDI, SMPTE ST 2110 and AES67. It also displays a live network topology map to help teams verify configurations.
“We were already saving significant time and cost per port on every deployment with NETGEAR switches,” said Eric Snider, CTO at CTI. “With Engage 2.4’s offline provisioning, that gets even better.”
“We’re constantly developing our products and services”, said Laurent Masia, Senior Director of Product Line Management at NETGEAR. “One of our favorite approaches in deciding what should come next, is listening to the pain points of our installers and customers. Offline provisioning is a great new feature, and we’re planning on releasing more capabilities for NETGEAR Engage.”
More details on NETGEAR Engage can be found here.
