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WatchGuard Firebox<\/span> M290<\/span><\/h2>\n
ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY FOR SMALL TO MIDSIZE BUSINESSES<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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WatchGuard Firebox M290 appliances combine strong security, high performance, and flexible management tools in one affordable solution for small and midsize businesses and distributed enterprises. The M290 has firewall throughput of 5.8 Gbps and 8 1G ports and delivers unparalleled visibility into network activity for no additional cost.<\/div>\n
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QUICK AND SIMPLE DEPLOYMENT<\/strong><\/div>\n
With WatchGuard Cloud, IT staff can create and store configuration data in the Cloud (public or
\nprivate) and have the appliance directly shipped to its destination. Once the device arrives, it
\ncan connect to the Cloud for a secure download of its configuration settings, saving your staff
\ntravel time and money.<\/div>\n
AUTOMATION TO THE CORE<\/strong>
\nWatchGuard Firebox M Series appliances are designed with automation to the core, allowing
\nyour IT team to do more with less. The WatchGuard Automation Core makes it possible to
\ndeploy from the Cloud, block threats, update signatures, and detect and kill malware, all
\nwithout lifting a finger.<\/div>\n
UNIFIED SECURITY DEFEATS COMPLEXITY<\/strong><\/div>\n
The WatchGuard Unified Security Platform\u2122 is a true force multiplier for IT teams. It makes
\noperational ease possible by integrating the WatchGuard Firebox with WatchGuard\u2019s
\nauthentication, endpoint security, and Wi-Fi solutions to enable comprehensive, multi-layered
\nsecurity. Unifying security into a single platform unlocks efficiencies simply not possible with
\nsiloed systems, allowing for automation of frequent manual tasks that take up time.<\/div>\n
A CLOUD\u2019S-EYE VIEW OF YOUR ENTIRE NETWORK<\/strong>
\nWatchGuard Cloud provides full visibility into your network so that you can make timely,
\ninformed, and effective decisions about your network security anywhere, anytime. The
\nplatform displays 100+ dashboards and reports that allow you to quickly see high-level trends
\nand anomalies, then drill down into detailed information on each.<\/div>\n
EXPANSION MODULES FOR GREATER PORT DENSITY<\/strong>
\nThe Firebox M Series provides expansion bays that can be used to add network modules
\nto define a configuration that meets the needs of almost any network configuration. Each
\nappliance has an open module bay for expansion modules, with options for 8 x 1 Gb copper,
\n4 x 1 Gb copper, 4 x SFP, 2 x SFP+, or 4 x 1\/2.5\/5 Gb multi-speed ports. Network modularity
\nempowers IT pros to customize the port configuration to meet their needs, while ensuring
\nthe flexibility to adapt the firewall as their network evolves.<\/span><\/div>\n
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WatchGuard M290 Features and Benefits<\/h4>\n