Network security appliance WatchGuard Firebox M695 — Appliance only, model WGM695000

WatchGuard Firebox M695 is a network security appliance supplied as appliance-only. Designed for deployment at the network perimeter or as a consolidated security platform, the Firebox M695 provides stateful firewalling, route control and centralized policy enforcement when used with WatchGuard management tools and the required licenses and subscriptions. The unit integrates into corporate LAN and WAN environments to protect traffic flows, terminate VPNs and support secure remote access for users and branch sites.

Advantages

The Firebox M695 combines multi-layer packet inspection with hardware-accelerated performance to handle business-class throughput while maintaining security policy enforcement. It supports a range of VPN technologies and routing options for flexible network topologies. Delivered as an appliance-only product, the device allows organizations to choose WatchGuard security subscriptions and management services to match their operational and compliance requirements.

Suitable for

• Perimeter firewalling for medium to large enterprise sites
• VPN termination and site-to-site connectivity
• Secure remote access for mobile and remote workers
• Consolidated edge security with centralized policy management

Key specifications

• Form factor: rack-mountable appliance designed for datacenter or network closet installation
• Network interfaces: multiple high-speed LAN/WAN ports with support for VLANs and link aggregation
• Performance: hardware-accelerated packet processing for firewall and VPN throughput
• Security capabilities: stateful firewalling, intrusion prevention, application control and content inspection when activated via subscriptions
• Management: centralized management and monitoring compatibility with WatchGuard management platforms
• Power: internal power supply with standard enterprise power requirements

How to use

Install the Firebox M695 in a suitable rack or network location and connect WAN and LAN links according to your network design. Complete initial configuration through the WatchGuard management interface or local console to define interfaces, routing and firewall policies. Activate the appropriate WatchGuard licenses and subscription services to enable advanced threat protection features and integrate the appliance with centralized management for policy deployment and logging.

Usage recommendations

Ensure you procure and activate the required WatchGuard subscription services and management licenses to unlock full UTM and inspection features. Place the appliance at the network edge with redundant upstream connectivity where possible, and schedule regular backups of configuration and firmware updates through WatchGuard channels to maintain security and performance.