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WatchGuard Firebox M290 desktop firewall, eight RJ-45 ports, matte black finish

WatchGuard

WatchGuard WGM29000601 Firebox M290 firewall appliance 8x1GbE RJ45 3500000 sessions 2.5Gbps throughput

SKU CH-V2K4-51X2B MPN WGM29000601

A compact firewall appliance with eight gigabit Ethernet ports, 3.5 million concurrent sessions and up to 2.5 Gbps throughput

  • Port count8 × 1GbE RJ45
  • Simultaneous sessions3500000
  • Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
  • Enterprise-grade security suite protects the perimeter to the endpoint
  • WatchGuard Cloud gives real-time visibility from anywhere
  • One-click compliance reports cover PCI and HIPAA requirements
  • 8 x 1GbE RJ-45 ports connect multiple network segments
  • 5 Gbps throughput keeps traffic moving with security enabled

WatchGuard Firebox M290 Appliance

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a network security appliance built for small and midsize businesses and distributed enterprises. It delivers enterprise-grade threat prevention, detection, correlation and response from the perimeter to the endpoint.

Total Security Suite and WatchGuard Cloud

The bundled Total Security Suite provides comprehensive protection against cybercrime with strong security enabled. WatchGuard Cloud adds real-time visibility into network activity and security events plus built-in compliance reports for standards such as PCI and HIPAA.

3.5 Million Sessions and 2.5 Gbps Throughput

The appliance supports up to 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions and delivers firewall throughput up to 5.8 Gbps with UTM throughput up to 830 Mbps. Eight 1GbE RJ45 ports handle wired connectivity. Environments requiring higher port density or fibre interfaces will need a different model.

How it compares

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Price $1,494.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 669 comparable items (median $806.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWatchGuard
Performance
Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Port count8 × 1GbE RJ45
Size & build
Shipping weight5.40 kg
Package size584 × 406 × 102 mm
More details
Simultaneous sessions3500000

Questions about this item

What maintenance or replacement will the WatchGuard Firebox M290 need over time?

The appliance runs on a 1-year Standard Support subscription; renewing that licence keeps firmware updates, threat signatures and WatchGuard Cloud visibility active.

Which limit appears first when the M290 handles sustained traffic?

The unit caps at 2.5 Gbps throughput and 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions, so either ceiling can become the bottleneck depending on your traffic mix.

How much noise, heat and power does the M290 produce during all-day operation?

WatchGuard specifies a maximum power draw of 5.8 W for the M290, so heat and fan noise stay low enough for a standard office or rack shelf.

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