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WatchGuard Firebox M290 network appliance with eight RJ45 ports on a dark metal chassis

WatchGuard

WatchGuard WGM29000703 Firebox M290 firewall appliance 8-port 1GbE

SKU CH-WX1K-ZM7HJ MPN WGM29000703

Eight-port Gigabit firewall appliance delivers up to 2.5 Gbps throughput and supports 3.5 million simultaneous sessions

  • TypeWired
  • Ports8 x 1GbE RJ45
  • Simultaneous Sessions3500000
  • Throughput1Gbps - 2.5Gbps
  • Enterprise-grade security suite protects perimeter to endpoint with Total Security Suite
  • WatchGuard Cloud delivers critical network insights from anywhere at any time
  • Built-in PCI and HIPAA compliance reports provide one-click access to required data
  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports handle up to 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions for high capacity
  • Firewall throughput reaches 18 Gbps and maintains 2.4 Gbps with all security services active

WatchGuard Firebox M290 appliance

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a wired network security appliance designed for small to mid-sized businesses that need perimeter protection with integrated threat services. It provides eight 1GbE RJ-45 ports for LAN, WAN and DMZ segmentation in a compact desktop form factor.

Fanless operation and power profile

The unit ships in new condition and runs without active cooling, so it adds no audible fan noise to an office or wiring closet. Power draw remains modest during typical throughput of 1 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps, keeping operating costs predictable for continuous deployment.

Sustained load with full security stack

With all security services enabled the appliance sustains up to 2.4 Gbps throughput while maintaining 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions. Maximum firewall-only throughput reaches 18 Gbps, ensuring consistent performance during prolonged inspection workloads rather than brief bursts.

Highlights

  • Enterprise-grade security suite protects perimeter to endpoint with Total Security Suite
  • WatchGuard Cloud delivers critical network insights from anywhere at any time
  • Built-in PCI and HIPAA compliance reports provide one-click access to required data
  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports handle up to 3,500,000 simultaneous sessions for high capacity
  • Firewall throughput reaches 18 Gbps and maintains 2.4 Gbps with all security services active

Specifications

BrandWatchGuard
TypeWired
Ports8 x 1GbE RJ45
Simultaneous Sessions3500000
Throughput1Gbps - 2.5Gbps
Shipping weight6.35 kg
Package size508 × 381 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Firebox M290 and what is the step people often miss?

Rack-mount or place the appliance, connect the eight 1GbE RJ45 ports to your network segments, power it on, then register the device in WatchGuard Cloud before applying the 3-Year Basic Security Suite licence — skipping registration leaves the subscription inactive.

What maintenance or replacement will the M290 need later?

Renew the Basic Security Suite licence after three years to keep signature updates, cloud management and compliance reporting active; the hardware has no user-replaceable fan or power supply, so plan for appliance replacement at end of life.

What limit appears first on the M290 under sustained heavy traffic?

With all security services enabled the appliance caps at 2.4 Gbps throughput, so sustained multi-gigabit loads will hit that ceiling before the 3.5 million simultaneous-session limit is reached.

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