Hardware firewall WatchGuard Firebox M390 — throughput 2.4 Gbit/s, VPN 1800 Mbit/s, MTBF 578655 h

The WatchGuard Firebox M290/M390 series delivers enterprise-grade security tailored for small and midsize businesses. Designed to protect organizations that are often more exposed to cyberattacks, these appliances combine advanced threat prevention, unified security controls and cloud-based visibility to safeguard networks, applications and users.

Advantages

Firebox M290 and M390 provide a comprehensive, integrated security platform that simplifies protection against advanced malware, ransomware and network attacks. The devices integrate directly with AuthPoint for multi-factor authentication, support modular port expansion to match changing network needs, and include RapidDeploy for fast remote provisioning. Centralized management via WatchGuard Cloud offers over 100 dashboards and reports for easy monitoring and compliance verification.

Key specifications

• Total Security Suite: enterprise-grade prevention, detection, correlation and response from perimeter to endpoint
• Cloud management: WatchGuard Cloud with 100+ dashboards and reports
• Compliance reporting: built-in reports including PCI and HIPAA
• Maximum firewall throughput: up to 18 Gbps (with security services off)
• Throughput with all security services enabled: up to 2.4 Gbps
• Listed firewall throughput: 2400 Mbit/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 578655 h
• Ethernet LAN data rates: 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
• Modular expansion: single open module bay with options for 4 x 1 Gb copper, 4 x 1 SFP, 2 x 1 SFP+ or 4-port multispeed modules

How to use

Unbox and connect the Firebox appliance to power and an Internet connection. For remote sites, use RapidDeploy: power on the device, connect it to the Internet and allow it to retrieve the pre-configured settings from WatchGuard Cloud. Configure policies, enable desired security services from the Total Security Suite and integrate AuthPoint for multi-factor authentication if required. Use WatchGuard Cloud for centralized monitoring, reporting and ongoing configuration updates.

Recommendations

For optimal protection, enable the full suite of security services and use modular expansion to match network port requirements. Regularly review WatchGuard Cloud dashboards and built-in compliance reports to detect anomalies and maintain regulatory compliance. When deploying at remote locations, use RapidDeploy to ensure consistent configuration and faster rollout.