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WatchGuard Firebox M290 firewall appliance with eight RJ45 ports

WatchGuard

WatchGuard WGM29000701 Firebox M290 firewall appliance 8 port

SKU CH-HKNB-KX9GM MPN WGM29000701

Eight-port gigabit firewall appliance handling 3.5 million sessions with up to 2.5 Gbps throughput

  • Port count8 × 1000 Base-TX (10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45 connector
  • Simultaneous sessions3500000
  • Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
  • Product typeWired
  • Enterprise-grade security suite protects the network perimeter
  • WatchGuard Cloud delivers remote visibility and management
  • Built-in PCI and HIPAA reports simplify compliance audits
  • Up to 18 Gbps firewall throughput handles heavy traffic
  • 3 500 000 simultaneous sessions support high-concurrency environments

Network Security Appliance

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a wired firewall appliance with eight RJ-45 ports for small to mid-sized businesses that need perimeter protection and cloud-managed visibility. It ships new and includes a one-year Basic Security Suite licence for immediate deployment.

Throughput and Session Limits

Firewall throughput reaches up to 18 Gbps with all security services enabled throughput drops to 2.4 Gbps. The platform supports 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions and provides 1 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps throughput for typical mixed traffic loads.

Eight-Port Gigabit Connectivity

Eight 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports give direct copper connections for LAN, WAN and DMZ segments without additional transceivers. A single expansion slot allows future module upgrades while the compact chassis fits standard rack or desktop mounting.

How it compares

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Price $1,725.99
Pricier than about 72% 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 × 1000 Base-TX
(10/100/1000 Mbit/s
RJ45 connector
Size & build
Shipping weight5.23 kg
Package size648 × 587 × 201 mm
More details
Simultaneous sessions3500000

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8-port model or a different capacity for my branch office?

The M290 ships with eight 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports and one expansion slot, so you can connect up to eight wired segments directly and add a module later if you need more interfaces.

What does the 2.5 Gbps throughput figure mean once the box is running in my rack?

With all security services enabled the appliance sustains up to 2.5 Gbps of inspected traffic, dropping to 1 Gbps under heavier inspection loads while still handling 3.5 million simultaneous sessions.

How does the single expansion slot affect what I can add later?

The lone slot accepts one WatchGuard add-on module, letting you upgrade to fibre uplinks, extra copper ports or a wireless controller without replacing the whole unit.

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