WatchGuard Firebox M390 Network Security/Firewall Appliance

The WatchGuard Firebox M390 stands at the intersection of rock‑solid security, high‑throughput performance, and flexible management. Engineered for small and midsize businesses and distributed enterprises, this firewall appliance is designed to defend against evolving cyber threats while simplifying administration across multiple sites. It delivers robust protection at the network edge with a throughput of 18 Gbps, ensuring fast, reliable traffic flow even under heavy load. Whether you’re protecting a central office, remote branch, or multiple distributed locations, the M390 offers a scalable, affordable solution that blends strong security with easy management and deployment.

• High‑performance security for growing networks: The M390 delivers firewall throughput up to 18 Gbps, enabling comprehensive inspection of traffic, encrypted sessions, and policy enforcement without introducing noticeable latency. This headroom supports multi‑gigabit connections, steady VPN performance, and seamless handling of contemporary apps and services in today’s network environments. For organizations expanding their footprint or embracing cloud‑offered resources, the M390 maintains fast, predictable performance while still delivering rigorous protection at the edge.
• All‑in‑one protection against cyber threats: Built to provide comprehensive protection against cybercrime, the Firebox M390 integrates multi‑layer security designed to detect and block a wide range of threats. This approach helps reduce the attack surface across users, devices, and data as traffic moves between sites, branches, and the internet. By delivering solid threat prevention with a unified platform, the M390 simplifies security administration while ensuring consistent enforcement across the network.
• Flexible management tools for centralized control: Managing multiple sites is straightforward thanks to WatchGuard’s flexible management options. The M390 supports centralized policy creation, deployment, and monitoring, giving administrators clear visibility into risk posture, traffic patterns, and security events. With streamlined workflows and scalable management, you can standardize security across locations, enforce uniform policies, and respond quickly to incidents without juggling disparate tools.
• Affordable, scalable solution for SMBs and distributed enterprises: Positioned as an affordable security appliance, the M390 delivers enterprise‑grade protection in a compact package tailored to smaller IT teams. Its balance of price, performance, and manageability helps organizations protect critical assets, users, and sites without sacrificing control or overspending on hardware. The M390 is designed to grow with your business, accommodating additional sites and evolving security needs over time.
• Simple deployment and ongoing maintenance: Deployment is streamlined with ready‑to‑use templates and a straightforward management interface, reducing time to protect and simplifying ongoing upkeep. The appliance supports automatic updates and policy refinements, so security remains current with evolving threat intelligence while minimizing manual intervention. The result is a reliable, low‑friction security solution that keeps pace with changing networks and user requirements.

Technical Details of WatchGuard Firebox M390

• Firewall throughput: 18 Gbps
• For complete technical specifications, refer to the ec.synnex.com product page using the UPC or SKU as reference

How to Install WatchGuard Firebox M390

• Plan the deployment by mapping network segments (LAN, WAN, and any DMZs) and identifying sites that will use the M390 for centralized or distributed security.
• Unpack the Firebox M390 and place it in a secure, well‑ventilated location near your network edge, with access to power and network cables.
• Connect the power supply and attach the network interfaces to the appropriate ports for your internal network, external internet connection, and any external data paths you plan to secure.
• Access the management interface through the default IP address and follow the quick‑start wizard to configure basic settings, including administrative accounts, time zone, and initial policies.
• Define security policies, VPN connections, and service rules using the centralized management console or WatchGuard’s Security Manager, and enable automatic updates to keep threat definitions current.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What makes the WatchGuard Firebox M390 stand out? A: It blends strong security, high performance, and flexible management tools in one affordable solution tailored for small and midsize businesses and distributed enterprises.
• Q: What throughput can I expect? A: The M390 delivers firewall throughput of up to 18 Gbps, supporting deep inspection and reliable performance for modern networks.
• Q: Is it suitable for distributed sites? A: Yes. It is designed for SMBs and distributed enterprises, offering scalable protection and centralized management across multiple locations.
• Q: How do I manage and monitor security? A: The appliance provides flexible management tools that enable centralized control, visibility, and policy enforcement across the network, simplifying administration at scale.
• Q: Where can I find full specifications? A: Full specifications are listed on the ec.synnex.com product page—search using the product UPC or SKU to access the official details.