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WatchGuard Firebox M290 network security appliance, eight RJ45 ports, matte black finish

WatchGuard

WatchGuard WGM29000803 Firebox M290 firewall appliance 8-port 1GbE

SKU CH-3053-5REPW MPN WGM29000803

Eight 1GbE ports deliver up to 5.8 Gbps firewall throughput and 830 Mbps UTM throughput with 3.5 million simultaneous sessions

  • Port count8 × 1GbE RJ45
  • Simultaneous sessions3500000
  • Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
  • Firewall throughput up to 5.8 Gbps keeps traffic flowing
  • UTM throughput up to 830 Mbps with strong security enabled
  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports support high-speed LAN and WAN
  • 5 million simultaneous sessions handle heavy connection loads
  • WatchGuard Cloud gives real-time visibility into network activity

WatchGuard Firebox M290 for small

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a network security appliance built for small and midsize businesses and distributed enterprises. It delivers firewall throughput of 5.8 Gbps and UTM throughput up to 830 Mbps with strong security enabled. Eight 1GbE RJ-45 ports provide connectivity for LAN backbone infrastructures and gigabit WAN links. The appliance supports up to 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions for sustained performance.

Check power, rack space

Verify that your rack or mounting location can accommodate a 1U appliance and that a suitable power source is available. Confirm the included 3-year Total Security Suite licence covers the subscription services you require. Ensure your existing network design can use eight 1GbE copper ports or plan for an optional expansion module to add SFP or multispeed interfaces. Review WatchGuard Cloud access requirements for remote management.

Fits a 1U rack slot and frees administrators

The unit occupies a single 1U rack space and includes one expansion slot for optional 4-port copper, SFP, SFP+ or multispeed modules. Management is unified through an intuitive web UI, scriptable CLI and WatchGuard Cloud for real-time visibility. This consolidation replaces separate firewall, UTM and monitoring tools, reducing hardware footprint and simplifying daily operations.

How it compares

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Price $4,016.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 weight5.38 kg
Package size572 × 301 × 102 mm
More details
Simultaneous sessions3500000

Questions about this item

What ports and accessories come with the Firebox M290, and do I need to buy any expansion modules separately?

The appliance ships with eight 1GbE RJ-45 ports and one expansion slot. Optional modules — four 1G copper, four 1G SFP, two 10G SFP+, or four multi-speed ports — are sold separately.

Which throughput figures should I use to size the M290 for my network?

Firewall throughput reaches 18 Gbps; with security services enabled it delivers up to 2.4 Gbps UTM throughput and 5.8 Gbps standard firewall throughput.

How many simultaneous sessions can the M290 handle in production?

The unit supports 3,500,000 concurrent sessions, so it can sustain heavy multi-user traffic without session-table exhaustion.

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