WatchGuard M Series

Built for Speed. Designed for Security.

Protect growing networks with Firebox M Series rackmount appliances. Featuring next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities, they offer up to 5x faster VPN performance for single-tunnel connections and 2–3x higher UTM throughput to keep pace with evolving business demands.

Flexible, simplified licensing includes comprehensive security services, making enterprise-grade protection easier to deploy and manage across branch offices, distributed networks, and data centers.

From £1,126.72 + vat

WatchGuard M590 & M690 Datasheet
Vendor datasheet on the WatchGuard M590 and M690 appliances

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- WatchGuard M290
  
  Best-in-class for SME networks
  
  - 1.18 Gbps full security - 3.5m concurrent connections
  
  - 5.8 Gbps firewall - 75 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of 50 users
  
  From
  
  £1,355.91
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M295
  
  Reliable security for small branch locations
  
  - 1.85 Gbps full security - 6m concurrent connections
  
  - 7.9 Gbps firewall - 100 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of 100 users
  
  From
  
  £1,126.72
  
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- WatchGuard M390
  
  Best-in-class for SME networks
  
  - 2.4 Gbps full security - 4.5m concurrent connections
  
  - 18 Gbps firewall - 250 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of 200 users
  
  From
  
  £2,034.11
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M395
  
  Scalable protection for expanding networks
  
  - 3.85 Gbps full security - 8.4m concurrent connections
  
  - 20 Gbps firewall - 350 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of around 250 users
  
  From
  
  £1,910.61
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M495
  
  High-speed Security for distributed organisations
  
  - 6.3 Gbps full security - 8.4 m concurrent connections
  
  - 37 Gbps firewall - 800 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of around 500 users
  
  From
  
  £3,328.16
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M595
  
  Enterprise-grade security built to scale
  
  - 7.2 Gbps full security - 15m concurrent connections
  
  - 43 Gbps firewall - 1,200 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of around 850 users
  
  From
  
  £4,614.74
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M695
  
  Ultimate performance for critical network demands
  
  - 10.8 Gbps full security - 30m concurrent connections
  
  - 45 Gbps firewall - 2000 IPSec VPN clients
  
  Suitable for networks of around 1250 users
  
  From
  
  £6,028.43
  
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- WatchGuard M4800
  
  Performance and flexibility at the core of your network
  
  - 6.8 Gbps full security - 15m concurrent connections
  
  - 49.6 Gbps firewall - 10,000 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for demanding distributed networks
  
  From
  
  £7,142.93
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M4850
  
  Secure performance for large sites
  
  - 19.1 Gbps full security - 37m concurrent connections
  
  - 66.5 Gbps firewall - 10,000 VPN clients
  
  Suitable for distributed enterprises
  
  From
  
  £11,739.07
  
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- WatchGuard M5800
  
  High performing UTM solution
  
  - 11.3 Gbps full security - 30.8m concurrent connections
  
  - 87 Gbps firewall - Unrestricted VPN clients
  
  Suitable for large distributed networks
  
  From
  
  £13,676.65
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M5850
  
  Consistent security performance
  
  - 27 Gbps full security - 38m concurrent connections
  
  - 79 Gbps firewall - Unrestricted VPN clients
  
  Suitable for high traffic environments
  
  From
  
  £19,101.26
  
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- NEW WatchGuard M6850
  
  Uncompromised security
  
  - 36.5 Gbps full security - 67m concurrent connections
  
  - 104 Gbps firewall - Unrestricted VPN clients
  
  Suitable for the most demanding networks
  
  From
  
  £26,149.52
  
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Performance

	M290	M295	M390	M395	M495	M595	M695	M4800	M4850	M5800	M5850	M6850
Firewall Throughput (UDP 1518)	5.8 Gbps	7.9 Gbps	18 Gbps	20 Gbps	37 Gbps	43 Gbps	45 Gbps	49.6 Gbps	66.5 Gbps	87 Gbps	79 Gbps	104 Gbps
VPN Throughput (UDP 1518)	2.4 Gbps	5.8 Gbps	5.2 Gbps	8.1 Gbps	10 Gbps	19.8 Gbps	13 Gbps	16.4 Gbps	18.9 Gbps	18.8 Gbps	26 Gbps	32 Gbps
AV Throughput	1.47 Gbps	3 Gbps	3.1 Gbps	5.9 Gbps	6.3 Gbps	7.6 Gbps	12.2 Gbps	12.5 Gbps	27 Gbps	22 Gbps	36.5 Gbps	43 Gbps
IPS Throughput (fast)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	32 Gbps	-	38 Gbps	43 Gbps
IPS Throughput (full scan)	1.3 Gbps	2.41 Gbps	3.3 Gbps	4.5 Gbps	7.4 Gbps	9.4 Gbps	10.8 Gbps	8.1 Gbps	25 Gbps	12.5 Gbps	33.5 Gbps	40 Gbps
UTM Throughput (fast)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	23.5 Gbps	-	37.5 Gbps	44 Gbps
UTM Throughput (full scan)	1.18 Gbps	1.85 Gbps	2.4 Gbps	3.85 Gbps	6.3 Gbps	7.2 Gbps	10.8 Gbps	6.8 Gbps	19.1 Gbps	11.3 Gbps	27 Gbps	36.5 Gbps
New Connections per Second	34,000	60,000	98,000	124,000	152,000	212,000	245,000	254,000	260,000	328,000	286,000	330,000
Concurrent Connections	3.5 million	6 million	4.5 million	8.4 million	8.4 million	15 million	30 million	15 million	37 million	30.8 million	38 million	67 million
New Connections per Second (proxy)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	73,000	85,000
Concurrent Connections (proxy)	-	320,000	-	900,000	900,000	780,000	2.43 million	750,000	2.5 million	1 million	2.5 million	5 million
VLANs	100	Unrestricted	250	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	1,000	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	-	-

VPN

	M290	M295	M390	M395	M495	M595	M695	M4800	M4850	M5800	M5850	M6850
Branch Office VPN	75	100	250	350	800	1,200	2,000	5,000	5,000	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted
Mobile VPN SSL	75	100	250	350	800	1,200	2,000	10,000	10,000	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted
Mobile VPN IPSec	75	100	250	350	800	1,200	2,000	10,000	10,000	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Unrestricted

Hardware

	M290	M295	M390	M395	M495	M595	M695	M4800	M4850	M5800	M5850	M6850
1 Gb Ports	8	4	8	-	-	-	-	8	8	8	-	-
1 Gb RJ45 Ports	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	8
2.5 Gb Ports	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.5 Gb RJ45 Ports	-	-	-	12	12	12	12	-	-	-	-	-
10 Gb Ports	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-
10 Gb RJ45 Ports	-	-	-	-	2	2	2	-	-	-	-	-
1 Gb SFP Ports	-	-	-	2	2	2	4	-	4	-	6	6
SFP+ Ports	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
10 Gb SFP+ Ports	-	-	-	2	2	4	4	-	6	-	8	10
25 Gb SFP28 Ports	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	4	4
100 Gb QSFP28 Ports	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2

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WatchGuard M Series

Built for Speed. Designed for Security.

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WatchGuard M290

NEW WatchGuard M295

WatchGuard M390

NEW WatchGuard M395

NEW WatchGuard M495

NEW WatchGuard M595

NEW WatchGuard M695

WatchGuard M4800

NEW WatchGuard M4850

WatchGuard M5800

NEW WatchGuard M5850

NEW WatchGuard M6850

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Application Control

APT Blocker

Basic Security Suite

FireCloud Internet Access

FireCloud Total Access

Gateway AntiVirus

Gold Support (LiveSec)

Intrusion Prevention

IPSec VPN Client

Network Discovery

Next Gen Firewall Suite

Reputation Enabled Defense

spamBlocker

Support (LiveSec)

System Manager

Total Security Suite

WebBlocker

- 1.18 Gbps full security		- 3.5m concurrent connections
- 5.8 Gbps firewall		- 75 VPN clients

- 1.85 Gbps full security		- 6m concurrent connections
- 7.9 Gbps firewall		- 100 VPN clients

- 2.4 Gbps full security		- 4.5m concurrent connections
- 18 Gbps firewall		- 250 VPN clients

- 3.85 Gbps full security		- 8.4m concurrent connections
- 20 Gbps firewall		- 350 VPN clients

- 6.3 Gbps full security		- 8.4 m concurrent connections
- 37 Gbps firewall		- 800 VPN clients

- 7.2 Gbps full security		- 15m concurrent connections
- 43 Gbps firewall		- 1,200 VPN clients

- 10.8 Gbps full security		- 30m concurrent connections
- 45 Gbps firewall		- 2000 IPSec VPN clients

- 6.8 Gbps full security		- 15m concurrent connections
- 49.6 Gbps firewall		- 10,000 VPN clients

- 19.1 Gbps full security		- 37m concurrent connections
- 66.5 Gbps firewall		- 10,000 VPN clients

- 11.3 Gbps full security		- 30.8m concurrent connections
- 87 Gbps firewall		- Unrestricted VPN clients

- 27 Gbps full security		- 38m concurrent connections
- 79 Gbps firewall		- Unrestricted VPN clients

- 36.5 Gbps full security		- 67m concurrent connections
- 104 Gbps firewall		- Unrestricted VPN clients