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 that need to secure networks amid growing bandwidth, encrypted traffic, video use, and higher connection speeds. Built on modern multi-core processors, these appliances run multiple security scanning engines in parallel to minimize performance bottlenecks while protecting network traffic.

Advantages

The WatchGuard Unified Security Platform integrates the Firebox with authentication, endpoint security, and Wi‑Fi solutions to provide a multi-layered, centrally managed security environment. WatchGuard Cloud adds centralized visibility with more than 100 dashboards and reports for rapid detection of trends and anomalies. Modular expansion bays and optional POE+ modules allow customization of port density and power delivery to peripherals, enabling flexible deployment and futureproofing. Enterprise-grade capabilities are packaged for easier deployment and single-pane-of-glass management.

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput: up to 29.7 Gbps (with maximum conditions); 4.6 Gbps with all security scanning engines enabled
• Included logging and reporting with 100+ dashboards and reports (PCI and HIPAA compliant reports available)
• Modular expansion bay supporting modules such as 4×1 Gb copper, 4×1 SFP, 2×1 SFP+, or 4‑port multispeed
• Optional 4‑port multispeed POE+ module to power peripheral devices
• Redundant power supply support for increased availability
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 337,443 hours
• DDoS protection
• Ethernet LAN data rates: 10 / 100 / 1000 / 10000 Mbit/s

How to use

Install the Firebox appliance in your network rack and, if required, insert a compatible expansion module into the open module bay to achieve the needed port configuration. Connect WAN and LAN links to the appropriate ports and, if using POE+ devices, install the optional POE+ module to supply power over Ethernet. Use WatchGuard Cloud or the centralized management console to configure security services, enable required scanning engines, and apply policies. Monitor dashboards and reports to adjust configurations and respond to detected anomalies.

Recommendations

For midsize or distributed environments, configure the expansion module to match current port needs while leaving room to upgrade as traffic and device density grow. Enable WatchGuard Cloud for continuous visibility and use included logging/reporting to meet compliance requirements. Consider redundant power supplies in deployments where high availability is required.