G&D and NETGEAR AV partner on automated KVM-over-IP network provisioning

The companies say the G&D KVM-over-IP Plugin integrates with the NETGEAR AV ecosystem and enables administrators to apply a dedicated KVM-over-IP configuration profile directly to network switch ports or infrastructure segments.
May 22, 2026
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SIEGEN, Germany - Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) in Siegen, Germany, and NETGEAR AV in San Jose, Calif., have introduced a software plugin intended to simplify deployment of KVM-over-IP systems by automating network configuration tasks for professional AV and control room environments.

The companies say the G&D KVM-over-IP Plugin integrates with the NETGEAR AV ecosystem and enables administrators to apply a dedicated KVM-over-IP configuration profile directly to network switch ports or infrastructure segments. The plugin automatically activates network settings such as VLAN configuration, IGMP Snooping Querier functions, Quality of Service (QoS), and other parameters required for KVM-over-IP deployments.

The companies say the approach is designed to reduce manual switch configuration work, minimize setup inconsistencies, and accelerate deployment of large-scale KVM-over-IP systems.

The technology targets broadcast, Pro AV, and mission-critical control room applications where multiple device categories, switch types, and bandwidth classes must coexist on shared IP infrastructure while maintaining deterministic performance and low latency.

G&D said the collaboration combines the company's KVM technology with NETGEAR AV's network switching infrastructure to create scalable IP-based workflows for professional environments.

The G&D KVM portfolio includes security features, ultra-low-latency signal transmission, and video processing technologies such as bluedec, along with operational features including FreeSeating and CrossDisplay-Switching. The company also highlighted DirectRedundancyShield technology for resilient system operation in demanding 24/7 environments.

NETGEAR AV contributes AV-focused network switching hardware with support for PoE++, redundancy functions, and centralized management through a graphical user interface. The platform also enables different switch classes and bandwidth tiers to operate within a common infrastructure.

The companies say the combined solution is intended to simplify migration from traditional direct-connect KVM architectures to IP-based infrastructures while improving scalability and reducing deployment complexity.

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