Watchguard Firebox M4800 Network Security Firewall Appliance With 3 Yr Basic Suite

Meet the WatchGuard Firebox M4800, a high-performance network security firewall appliance engineered for enterprises with distributed networks, multi-site deployments, and demanding data-center environments. This powerhouse combines blazing throughput with comprehensive threat protection, delivering firewall performance up to 49.6 Gbps and UTM throughput up to 5.2 Gbps. Designed to keep latency low for critical applications, the M4800 offers flexible, high-port density connectivity that scales alongside your organization, while centralized management through WatchGuard Cloud and WatchGuard System Manager makes policy enforcement effortless across all sites. With built-in multi-layer security—threat prevention, intrusion prevention system (IPS), gateway antivirus, anti-malware, application control, URL filtering, and TLS inspection—the M4800 shields users, devices, and data from evolving threats. Backed by a cost-conscious, enterprise-ready approach and a 3-year Basic Suite, this appliance is ideal for data centers, branch offices, and campus networks that demand uncompromising protection without sacrificing performance.

• Blazing performance for demanding networks: Experience firewall throughput up to 49.6 Gbps and UTM throughput up to 5.2 Gbps, enabling secure handling of high-volume traffic, concurrent security services, and low latency for mission-critical applications across distributed environments.
• Comprehensive protection out of the box: The M4800 extends beyond basic firewalling with integrated threat prevention, IPS, gateway antivirus, anti-malware, application control, URL filtering, and TLS inspection support to safeguard users, devices, and data from modern threats.
• Flexible, high-port density for scalable deployments: Designed to support distributed networks and multi-site environments, the M4800 accommodates diverse connectivity needs—from multiple WAN links to a large number of local connections—without complicating management.
• Enterprise-grade management made simple: Centralized policy, security services, and logging are unified through WatchGuard Cloud and WatchGuard System Manager, delivering consistent enforcement, visibility, and reporting across all locations.
• Cost-conscious, ready for growth: The M4800 delivers robust security and performance at a compelling price point, including a 3-year Basic Suite that powers ongoing protection for growing organizations while keeping total cost of ownership predictable.

Technical Details of WatchGuard Firebox M4800

• Firewall throughput: Up to 49.6 Gbps
• UTM throughput: Up to 5.2 Gbps
• Intended use: Enterprise-grade network security appliance for distributed networks and multi-site deployments
• Security services: Integrated threat prevention, IPS, gateway antivirus, anti-malware, application control, URL filtering, and TLS inspection support
• Management: Centralized via WatchGuard Cloud and WatchGuard System Manager for policy, logging, and monitoring

How to install WatchGuard Firebox M4800

• Step 1: Unbox the appliance and verify all components are present, including the Firebox M4800 unit, power supply, cables, and any mounting hardware. Confirm you have the 3-year Basic Suite license ready to activate during setup.
• Step 2: Mount or rack the unit as required in a secure, climate-controlled environment. Ensure adequate airflow and space for cable management to simplify future maintenance and expansion.
• Step 3: Connect the appropriate WAN interfaces to your Internet services and attach the LAN interfaces to your internal network. Plan IP addressing and VLANs in advance to streamline the initial configuration.
• Step 4: Power on the device and connect a management workstation to the dedicated management port or to the same network segment used for initial setup. Access the management interface via the configured IP address or through WatchGuard Cloud enrollment.
• Step 5: Launch the setup wizard or management console to configure basic network parameters, time synchronization (NTP), DNS, administrator credentials, and initial security policy. During this phase, enable TLS inspection and other security services as appropriate for your environment.
• Step 6: Activate and apply the included 3-year Basic Suite license, then enroll the device in WatchGuard Cloud or WatchGuard System Manager. Begin with baseline policies and gradually tailor firewall rules, IPS signatures, gateway antivirus settings, and application control to your network.
• Step 7: Check for firmware updates and security service updates, perform a health check, and establish ongoing monitoring and reporting to ensure continuous protection as traffic patterns evolve and new threats emerge.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the firewall throughput of the WatchGuard Firebox M4800? A: The Firebox M4800 delivers firewall throughput up to 49.6 Gbps, enabling high-speed protection for large, distributed networks without introducing noticeable latency.
• Q: What is the UTM throughput for this appliance? A: The UTM throughput is up to 5.2 Gbps, supporting multi-layer security services such as threat prevention, IPS, gateway antivirus, anti-malware, and TLS inspection without bottlenecks.
• Q: Does the M4800 support TLS inspection? A: Yes, TLS inspection is included to analyze encrypted traffic and enforce security policies without compromising performance.
• Q: How is the appliance managed? A: Management is centralized via WatchGuard Cloud and WatchGuard System Manager, providing consistent policy enforcement, centralized logging, and unified visibility across all sites.
• Q: What does the 3 Year Basic Suite include? A: The 3-year Basic Suite provides essential security services licensing for threat prevention, IPS, gateway antivirus, anti-malware, application control, and URL filtering, ensuring ongoing protection as you scale.