Hardware firewall WatchGuard Firebox M690 — Firewall 4.6 Gbit/s, VPN 3200 Mbit/s, MTBF 337443 h

Firebox M590 and M690 firewalls are designed for midsize and distributed enterprises facing rapid growth in bandwidth, encrypted traffic, video use, and connection speeds. Built on a modern multi-core architecture, these appliances run multiple security scanning engines in parallel to maintain high performance while providing comprehensive network protection. Modular expansion bays and optional PoE+ support allow flexible port configurations and power delivery to peripheral devices such as security cameras and Wi‑Fi access points. WatchGuard Cloud offers centralized visibility with over 100 dashboards and reports to help administrators monitor trends and investigate anomalies from anywhere.

Advantages

The WatchGuard Unified Security Platform integrates firewall, authentication, endpoint security, and Wi‑Fi management into a single, centrally managed solution to reduce operational complexity. High throughput and parallelized scanning engines preserve performance even with all security services enabled. Modular network bays and optional POE+ modules provide customizable port density and the ability to power connected devices without separate power runs. Included logging and reporting deliver ready-to-use compliance and operational insights.

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput: up to 29.7 Gbps (with selected configurations); with all security scanning engines enabled: 4.6 Gbps
• All logging and reporting functions included; 100+ dashboards and reports (including PCI and HIPAA)
• Modular expansion bay options: 4 x 1 Gb copper, 4 x 1 SFP, 2 x 1 SFP+, or 4-port multispeed
• Optional 4-port multispeed PoE+ module for powering peripherals
• Redundant power supply support for increased availability
• Firewall throughput (alternate spec listed): 4600 Mbit/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 337443 h
• DDoS protection
• Ethernet LAN data rates: 10, 100, 1000, 10000 Mbit/s

How to use

Install the Firebox appliance in a rack space and choose expansion modules to match your required port configuration. Connect WAN and LAN interfaces, and if needed install the optional PoE+ module to supply power to cameras or WatchGuard Wi‑Fi access points. Activate the WatchGuard Unified Security Platform services and register the appliance with WatchGuard Cloud for centralized monitoring and reporting. Use the cloud console to enable required security services, apply policies, and review dashboards and reports to monitor network health and detect anomalies.

Recommendations

For midsize or distributed deployments, select expansion modules that match current port needs while leaving upgrade capacity for future growth. Enable centralized logging and WatchGuard Cloud dashboards to maintain visibility and simplify routine operations. Consider redundant power supplies and PoE+ modules where high availability and powered peripherals are required.