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Compact silver rack-mount firewall with eight RJ-45 ports and one expansion slot

WatchGuard

WatchGuard Firebox M290 WGM29000801 firewall appliance 8-port 1GbE

SKU CH-MH3G-MJ1FR MPN WGM29000801

Eight 1 GbE RJ-45 ports handle up to 3.5 million sessions with 2.5 Gbps throughput

  • Port count8 × 1GbE RJ45
  • Simultaneous sessions3500000
  • Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
  • Product typeWired
  • Enterprise-grade throughput up to 5.8 Gbps firewall performance
  • Strong UTM inspection at 830 Mbps with security services enabled
  • Eight gigabit RJ-45 ports for flexible LAN and WAN connectivity
  • Handles 3.5 million simultaneous sessions for busy networks
  • Includes one-year Total Security Suite and WatchGuard Cloud management

WatchGuard Firebox M290 appliance

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a wired firewall and network security device built for small and midsize businesses and distributed enterprises. It provides comprehensive protection against cybercrime while delivering high performance and flexible management tools in a single affordable appliance.

Rack-mount setup with eight RJ-45 ports

The unit installs in a standard rack and presents eight 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports for immediate LAN connectivity. One total expansion slot allows future module additions, though misconfiguring the initial WAN/LAN assignments or overlooking licence activation are common setup issues that delay full protection.

Gigabit Ethernet throughput ceiling

The eight 1GbE interfaces cap aggregate throughput at 1 Gbps per port, with firewall throughput reaching 5.8 Gbps and UTM throughput up to 830 Mbps when security services are enabled. Simultaneous session capacity is 3,500,000, so environments requiring multi-gigabit line rate or higher session counts will exceed the appliance's practical limits.

How it compares

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Price $2,187.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 669 comparable items (median $806.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWatchGuard
Product typeWired
Performance
Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Port count8 × 1GbE RJ45
Size & build
Shipping weight5.74 kg
Package size584 × 432 × 102 mm
More details
Simultaneous sessions3500000

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the firewall is passing traffic at the rated 5.8 Gbps throughput after setup?

Check the real-time dashboard in WatchGuard Cloud or the web UI for current throughput and simultaneous sessions up to 3500000.

What cables or modules must I purchase separately for the 8 x 1GbE RJ45 ports and the single expansion slot?

The appliance ships with 8 copper RJ-45 ports ready for standard Ethernet cables; any SFP or SFP+ transceiver for the expansion slot is sold separately.

Which model suffix should I choose if I need the 8-port 1GbE configuration with a bundled 1-year Total Security Suite licence?

Select WGM29000801 — it identifies the M290 with eight 1GbE RJ-45 ports and the included one-year security suite.

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