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WatchGuard Firebox M290 8-port firewall appliance, black metal chassis, eight RJ-45 ports on front

WatchGuard

WatchGuard WGM29002101 Firebox M290 8-port firewall appliance

SKU CH-0WKA-2PWXY MPN WGM29002101

Eight-port gigabit firewall appliance for small to midsize businesses with 3.5 million simultaneous sessions and 1 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps throughput

  • Port count8 × 1GbE RJ45
  • Simultaneous sessions3500000
  • Data throughput1 Gbit/s - 2.5 Gbit/s
  • Enterprise-grade security suite protects small businesses
  • 8 Gigabit RJ-45 ports connect wired networks directly
  • 5 million simultaneous sessions handle heavy traffic loads
  • Up to 2.5 Gbps throughput sustains high-speed data flow
  • WatchGuard Cloud enables remote deployment and management

WatchGuard Firebox M290 8-Port Appliance

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a firewall appliance built for small to midsize businesses that need enterprise-grade threat prevention in a compact form. It delivers up to 3500000 simultaneous sessions and throughput between 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps across its eight gigabit RJ45 ports. The included Total Security Suite adds URL filtering, intrusion prevention, application control and ransomware protection without extra point products.

Cloud-Managed Deployment and Licensing

WatchGuard Cloud lets administrators pre-stage configuration in the cloud so the appliance can download its settings automatically on first boot, reducing on-site setup time. The unit ships with a one-year Total Security Suite licence; after that period the advanced security services require renewal to stay active. Expansion is limited to a single slot, so organisations planning additional interface cards should verify compatibility before purchase.

Pre-Installation Network Checks

Confirm that your uplink and switch infrastructure can negotiate 10/100/1000Base-T on all eight RJ45 ports to avoid bottlenecks. Ensure the site provides adequate rack space and power for a 1U network appliance, as no mounting hardware or redundant supply is mentioned in the specifications. Verify that outbound internet access is available for the initial cloud handshake and licence validation.

How it compares

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Price $2,090.99
Pricier than about 75% 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

How do I verify the Firebox M290 is processing traffic at up to 2.5 Gbps after deployment?

Monitor the real-time throughput dashboard in WatchGuard Cloud; it shows live session counts up to 3,500,000 and bandwidth utilisation across the eight 1GbE RJ45 ports.

What ships with the WGM29002101 and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains the Firebox M290 appliance with eight 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 ports, one expansion slot and a 1-year Total Security Suite licence; additional security subscriptions or expansion modules are sold separately.

Which model should I choose between the M290 and M390 for a small business?

Select the M290 when you need eight 1GbE ports and up to 2.5 Gbps throughput; the M390 is the higher-capacity variant in the same series.

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