Description
The WatchGuard Firebox T85-PoE is the next-generation security powerhouse for growing businesses that demand exceptional protection without compromising performance. Engineered to scale with evolving networks, this enterprise-grade firewall delivers robust threat prevention, flexible connectivity, and streamlined management in a compact, deployment-friendly form factor. Built with SD-WAN capabilities, full UTM protection, and PoE-enabled ports, the Firebox T85-PoE empowers distributed offices, retail locations, and branch sites to stay secure, connected, and efficient. Whether you’re consolidating security services at the edge or expanding across multiple locations, this appliance is designed to simplify deployment, reduce complexity, and accelerate your path to zero-trust fundamentals.
- High-performance security for growing networks — Enjoy firewall throughput up to 4.96 Gbps and UTM protection at over 940 Mbps, enabling fast, reliable inspection of traffic across applications, users, and devices without bottlenecks.
- Integrated SD-WAN for resilient connectivity — The T85-PoE includes SD-WAN features that intelligently steer traffic across multiple wide-area links, improving reliability, application performance, and overall network uptime at branch locations.
- PoE-enabled ports for simplified deployments — Power IP cameras, VoIP phones, access points, and other PoE devices directly from the firewall, reducing cable clutter and enabling rapid, scalable site installations.
- Flexible port configuration with expansion options — Customize your edge with expansion modules to grow port capacity and adapt to changing network needs without rearchitecting your security stack.
- Comprehensive security suite with centralized management — Access a full spectrum of security services, including gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, application control, web filtering, and VPN, all managed from a single, intuitive interface.
Technical Details of WatchGuard Firebox T85-PoE
- Security throughput: Up to 4.96 Gbps firewall throughput
- UTM throughput: Over 940 Mbps
- SD-WAN: Integrated support for multiple WAN links and intelligent path selection
- PoE: Power over Ethernet on compatible ports to power edge devices
- Port expansion: Optional modules to customize and scale port configuration
- VPN support: IPsec and SSL VPN capabilities for secure remote access
- Security services: Gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, application control, content filtering, and anti-spam
- Management: Centralized management through WatchGuard System Manager and cloud-based options
- Deployment: Desktop or rack-mountable form factor with mounting hardware options
- Environment: Designed to operate in typical data center or network edge environments
How to Install WatchGuard Firebox T85-PoE
- Unbox and inspect the Firebox T85-PoE along with all included accessories. Verify that you have the appropriate mounting hardware and power supplies for your installation scenario (desktop or rack-mount).
- Connect WAN and LAN interfaces as required for your deployment. If using SD-WAN, connect the multiple physical or routed links you plan to utilize and label them for easy identification.
- Power up the appliance and access the management interface. Use the initial setup wizard to configure basic network settings, licenses, and any required security services turned on by default in your environment.
- Enable SD-WAN features and configure your path policy. Define primary and failover links, traffic steering rules, and application-specific routes to optimize performance across locations.
- Import or create security policies. Establish firewall rules, VPN configurations, and UTM services such as antivirus and intrusion prevention to align with your security posture and compliance needs.
- Apply system hardening and monitoring options. Configure alerting, logging, and reporting preferences, then perform a test failover to ensure WAN continuity in the event of a link disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary advantage of the WatchGuard Firebox T85-PoE? — The T85-PoE delivers enterprise-grade security with high firewall throughput, robust UTM protection, SD-WAN integration, and PoE-capable ports, all designed to secure distributed networks while simplifying deployment and management.
- Can I expand the port count on the Firebox T85-PoE? — Yes. The appliance supports expansion modules to customize port configuration, allowing you to adapt to changing network needs without rearchitecting your security stack.
- Is SD-WAN included in the T85-PoE? — Yes. The T85-PoE includes built-in SD-WAN capabilities to optimize multi-link connectivity, improve application performance, and enhance reliability across branch locations.
- Does the T85-PoE provide PoE for connected devices? — It offers PoE-enabled ports to power edge devices such as cameras and access points, reducing the need for separate power infrastructure at remote sites.
- What kind of management options are available? — Management is centralized through WatchGuard System Manager and cloud-based management, offering visibility, policy control, and quick deployment across multiple locations.
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