WatchGuard Firebox M290 Firewall Appliance w/ 3-Year Standard Support (WGM29000603)

WatchGuard WGM29000603 Firebox M290 Network Firewall

The WatchGuard Firebox M290 Firewall Appliance is specifically engineered to defend all types of small businesses against attacks that are no less fierce than those targeting larger organisations. The unique product architecture enables small and midsize businesses to leverage best-in-class security services – from URL filtering and intrusion prevention to application control and ransomware prevention, minus the cost and complexity of multiple single-point solutions.

Key Features

• Includes a three (3) year Standard Support licence subscription.
• Up to 5.8 Gbps firewall throughput – turn on all additional security services and still see up to 1.18 Gbps throughput.
• Latest generation multi-core processors provide the power to run all security scanning engines in parallel without causing performance bottlenecks.
• Eight (8) 1GbE Ethernet ports support high-speed LAN backbone infrastructures & Gigabit WAN connections.
• Ideal for scenarios with up to 75 users.
• Simple to deploy and easy to manage.

Includes Standard Support Subscription

WatchGuard knows how important support is when you are trying to secure your network and this WatchGuard Standard Support licence gives you the backup you need, starting with an initial subscription that supports you from the moment it is activated on your appliance.

Hardware Replacement Warranty

Having an active Standard Support subscription extends the one-year hardware warranty that is included with each WatchGuard appliance. Not only that, it also provides advance hardware replacement, which means that should there ever be a hardware failure, WatchGuard will ship a replacement, in advance of receiving the returned appliance, thus minimising downtime.

Software Updates

Hackers never sleep. That is why this WatchGuard Standard Support subscription gives you access to updates and enhancements for your WatchGuard product. And you are not limited to minor software patches; new software versions are available to active Standard Support subscribers throughout the supported life of the product.

Technical Support

All WatchGuard appliances come with a minimum of 90 days Standard Support. Annual subscription renewals entitle you to submit up to five support cases per subscription year on the web or the phone. Reported issues that are the result of software or hardware defects are not counted against your five case limit. Active subscribers who need additional assistance from technical support may opt to upgrade to Gold, which includes an unlimited case count while the subscription is active, or purchase a Priority Case Upgrade 5-pack.

Security Alerts

WatchGuard’s Rapid Response Team – a dedicated group of network security experts, monitors the internet to identify emerging threats, then delivers Standard Support alerts that tell you specifically what you can do to address each new menace. By customising your alert preferences, you can fine-tune what kind of advice and alerts the Standard Support sends you.

Technical Resources and Self-Help Tools

In addition to providing you with direct personal support, you get access to a variety of video tutorials, training courseware, and online tools such as the WatchGuard User Forum and Knowledge Base. These tools have been specifically designed to answer questions you may have regarding network security in general, as well as the technical aspects of installing, configuring, and maintaining your WatchGuard products.

Purchase Upgrade for Remote Installation

Need help getting your network security configured for maximum effectiveness? WatchGuard offers fee-based Remote Installation Services for comprehensive assistance with initial setup and configuration of your WatchGuard product. Schedule an appointment for a remote installation consultation at your convenience, and an experienced WatchGuard technician will assist you over the phone for up to two hours to review your needs, configure and test your product, while educating you on how to achieve the best performance.

Stay Ahead of Evolving Threats

The M290 is part of WatchGuard’s award-winning Firebox security platform. The platform not only provides the most complete suite of unified security controls on the market today, it has consistently been the first to offer solutions for addressing new and evolving network threats including advanced malware and ransomware. The unique product architecture enables small and midsize businesses to leverage best-in-class security services – from URL filtering and intrusion prevention to application control and ransomware prevention, minus the cost and complexity of multiple single-point solutions.

Unified Security Defeats Complexity

Cross-platform integration is essential to deploying a Unified Security Platform. Direct Firebox and AuthPoint integration enables multi-factor authentication through the Firebox itself, eliminating the need for a separate RADIUS server and ensuring VPN access is securely extended to your users.

A Cloud’s-Eye View of Your Entire Network

WatchGuard Cloud provides full visibility into your network so that you can make timely, informed, and effective decisions about your network security anywhere, anytime. The platform displays 100+ dashboards and reports that allow you to quickly see high-level trends and anomalies, then drill down into detailed information on each.

Expansion Modules For Greater Port Density

The M290 provides an empty bay that can be used to add network modules (sold separately) to define a configuration that meet the needs of almost any network configuration. It has an open module bay for expansion modules, with options for four (4) 1GbE copper, four (4) 1Gbps SFP, two (2) 1Gbps SFP+, or four (4) multi-speed ports. Network modularity empowers IT pros to customise the port configuration to meet their needs, while ensuring the flexibility to adapt the firewall as their network evolves.

Quick and Simple Deployment

SMBs usually have smaller, less technical staff, which can make network expansion challenging. With RapidDeploy – a powerful, Cloud-based deployment and configuration tool that comes standard with WatchGuard Firebox appliances – all you have to do is power up the appliance at a remote site and connect it to the internet. The appliance “phones home” and downloads the correct configuration files from the Cloud. Just like that.

Specifications

Standard Warranty: 1-Year