Configure Netgear M4250 and M4350 Switches with the Just Add Power AV Profile
Overview Supported Netgear M4250 and M4350 Series switch firmware includes a built-in Just Add Power AV profile for configuring a multicast network used by an AMP Alternate Configuration system. The profile applies Netgear-tested multicast settings for Just Add Power audio, video, and USB/KVM distribution. It is …
27-Aug-2026
Single VLAN Multicast Switching with 2G Series
End of Support Notice: Single VLAN Multicast Switching with 2G Series is unsupported for new deployments and feature development starting January 1st, 2027. This feature is limited to 2G Series hardware. Omega (OM) and Ultra (UL) devices operating in 2G mode do not support this feature. If system expansion or …
31-Jul-2026
Pakedge Switch Multicast Profiles
* Overview * Compatible Models * Download Configuration Files * Modify Configuration Files Overview Follow the instructions below to configure a Pakedge switch for use with Just Add Power Multicast Switching. Configure Just Add Power devices with AMP software . Just Add Power devices support Multicast Switchi…
18-Feb-2022
Connecting Multiple Decoders to One Switch Port
Overview Multiple Just Add Power Decoders can share one connection to the Just Add Power network through an unmanaged gigabit switch. This is useful when several displays are in one location and only one network run is available to that location. The Decoders share a single gigabit uplink. Their source switching be…
01-Oct-2026
Choosing between Standardized and Alternate Configurations
Overview Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP) offers two configuration methods for Just Add Power systems: Standardized Configuration and Alternate Configuration . Both configure Encoders and Decoders, but they differ in how sources are switched and who configures the network. Standardized Configuration is recommend…
02-Oct-2026
Download - Control4 Driver for AMP Alternate Systems
Overview Contracted by Just Add Power. Controls Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Just Add Power devices setup by AMP Alternate . Requires Just Add Power justOS firmware B2.1.0 or greater (applied by AMP). Switching driver supports up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs. Also includes endpoint control driver and documentation…
12-May-2025
Multicast Introduction & Concepts
Overview Multicast is a method of network communication where data is sent from one device to multiple specific devices simultaneously. This differs from: * Unicast , which is one-to-one communication between devices. * Broadcast , which is one-to-all communication across the network. Multicast requires active …
08-Jul-2026
Luxul Switch Multicast Profile
Overview Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP) – Standardized Configuration is the preferred method for configuring Just Add Power systems, offering the best performance and reliability for video distribution. AMP fully supports Luxul switches for this setup. When AMP’s Standardized Configuration cannot be used due t…
15-Oct-2025
Download - Q-SYS Plugin for AMP Alternate Systems
Overview Contracted by Just Add Power. Controls Ultra Series and MaxColor Series Just Add Power Encoders & Decoders setup as an AMP Alternate system. Please see the full section on Multicast Switching to view how to setup the Just Add Power system to work with the Q-SYS driver. Download Download Q-SYS AM…
08-May-2025
Multicast Switching Protocol
Overview Multicast Switching changes the multicast IP address—called a Channel —that a Decoder subscribes to, so it displays the selected Encoder . This enables fast, reliable source switching without rewiring or reconfiguring routes. Channel changes can be triggered by a control system, user interface, or API…
08-Jul-2026
