Description
Tired of wrestling with an aging analog paging system that still works but feels stuck in the past? The Valcom ezIP EZ-GW24 is the smart, cost-effective bridge you’ve been looking for. This compact 1U powerhouse connects up to 24 zones of your existing 25 Volt, 45 Ohm, or self-amplified speakers straight to your modern VoIP or IP network.
Whether you run a busy K-12 campus, hospital, warehouse, or manufacturing plant, the EZ-GW24 lets you keep every speaker you already own while gaining crystal-clear IP paging, multicast support, and an easy upgrade path to full two-way Valcom VIP functionality later. No forklift upgrades. No weeks of downtime. Just plug, program, and page better than ever.
The Telecom Spot Expert Review
Here’s our honest take on the EZ-GW24:
What we love:
- Incredible density — 24 zones in a single 1U rack space means fewer devices, less rack real estate, and lower power draw than buying multiple single-port gateways.
- True plug-and-play modernization — your existing 45 Ohm horns or 25V lines stay exactly where they are.
- Future-proof design — start on the budget-friendly ezIP protocol today, compatible with Valcom VIP devices when upgraded
Real-world setup tip from our team: Use Valcom’s free IP Solutions Tool to pre-configure all 24 zones before you even rack the unit. Map your zones by building/floor, set the output type (25V/45Ω/line-level), and test multicast groups quickly. We also recommend labeling each of the 24 rear terminals the day you install — it saves hours during future troubleshooting.
Who it’s perfect for: Facilities teams that need big-zone coverage now but want to control costs and avoid a full rip-and-replace. If you’re supporting 100+ speakers across multiple buildings, this is your gateway.
Minor limitations: It’s AC-powered (no PoE), and it’s one-way only until you upgrade to VIP firmware. For most customers that’s exactly what they need at this stage.
Key Features
- 24 independent zone/speaker connections in a single 1U chassis
- Programmable zone outputs – choose 25 Volt, 45 Ohm, or line-level per zone
- Supports up to 5 Valcom 45 Ohm speakers per zone (15 W tap, 120 W total system) or 45 self-amplified speakers per zone (240 total)
- SIP compatible & multicast enabled (G.711 & G.722 codecs)
- ezIP protocol out of the box – fully upgradable to Valcom VIP protocol
- Front-panel activity LED for quick status checks
- Standard RJ-45 network connection
- Wall or 19" rack mount ready (mounting ears included)
- Internal universal power supply – 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Please see the Valcom EZ-GW24 Datasheet for more details
The EZ-GW24 wins hands-down when you need maximum zones in minimal space and already have a big analog speaker plant you want to keep.