Case Study: Epsom College achieves centrally controlled AV integration with NETGEAR switches

AV Line switching range from NETGEAR provides a robust and manageable backbone for Epsom Colleges new state-of-the-art auditoria

Epsom College, a leading UK educational institution, required a robust and manageable network backbone to support a new, centralized audiovisual (AV) system across its auditorium, hall, and chapel. The challenge was to create a future-proof AV environment that was both highly reliable and simple for non-technical staff to operate. They engaged AV specialist Autograph Sound, which turned to NETGEAR for a networking solution.

The solution centered on deploying several NETGEAR M4250 AV Line switches to form the core of the AV network, connecting Q-SYS controllers in each location. These switches provided crucial features like assignable ports, AV over IP protocol integration, and 10Gb uplinks, which simplified deployment and ensured robust performance. For Epsom College, this resulted in a fully integrated and centrally controlled system. The design of the NETGEAR switches also meant fewer units were needed, providing a cost-effective solution that optimized the college's AV budget.

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