The WatchGuard Firebox M290 is a powerful, mid-range rack-mount network security appliance designed specifically for small and midsize businesses. It delivers enterprise-grade firewall and Unified Threat Management (UTM) performance with published throughput metrics including up to 5.8 Gbps firewall throughput and 1.18 Gbps full UTM scan throughput. The M290 excels in HTTPS and IPS inspection and can process multiple parallel security engines without bottlenecks.

This appliance features a modular port expansion bay, supporting flexible 3rd generation interface modules such as 8×1Gb copper, 4×1Gb copper, 4×SFP fiber, 2×SFP+ fiber, and 4-port multispeed modules, allowing network administrators to tailor port density based on evolving network requirements.

Integrated with WatchGuard Cloud, the Firebox M290 supports centralized deployment, management, monitoring, and reporting. It also offers RapidDeploy technology for automated cloud provisioning and can be managed both on-premises and remotely.

Powered by an NXP LS1046A processor, the appliance includes 4 GB ECC RAM and 128 GB M.2 storage, ensuring reliable performance and data integrity. It runs WatchGuard’s Fireware security software, providing advanced network security features such as stateful and deep packet inspection, application proxies, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and tight integration with WatchGuard endpoint, multi-factor authentication, and cloud security services.

The unit is housed in a 1U rack-mount chassis measuring approximately 307 mm (W) × 438 mm (D) × 44 mm (H), weighing around 3.65 kg, and powered by a single 65 W power supply (90–264 VAC).

Note: This listing is for the appliance only; WatchGuard security licenses and subscriptions must be purchased separately to activate security services.