WatchGuard Firebox M4800 Firewall

Firewall Throughput  Specification
Firewall (IMIX) 16.0 Gbps
HTTPS Content Inspection 3.0Mbps
TDR Host Sensor Included 250
IPS (full scan) 8.1 Mbps
Firewall (UDP 1518) 49.6 Gbps
VPN (UDP 1518) 16.4Gbps
I/O interfaces 1 serial/2 USB
Concurrent connections 750,000
VLANs 1000
Mobile VPN 100000
VPN (IMIX) 4.8 Gbps

Description

WatchGuard Firebox M4800 Firewall

Firebox M4800 Hardware Guide

WatchGuard security appliances deliver unparalleled unified threat management, superior performance, ease of use, and value. Powerful subscription-based security services deliver in-depth defenses against advanced malware, ransomware, botnets, trojans, viruses, drive-by downloads, phishing and much more.

This guide introduces the Firebox M4800, a RoHS-compliant (lead-free) hardware product offered by WatchGuard. The Firebox M4800 consolidates critical network and security functions into a single, centrally managed device, and is ideal as the ‘hub’ for distributed, hub-and-spoke type deployment scenarios.

Fireware OS

The Firebox M4800 device uses WatchGuard’s next generation UTM OS — Fireware OS. Each Firebox M4800 device includes Fireware OS and delivers exceptional protection against today’s sophisticated threats to make sure that your business stays connected. For more information on the features of Fireware OS, 

About Your Hardware

Hardware Specifications

This table shows the hardware specifications for the WatchGuard Firebox M4800.

Processor Intel Coffee Lake Xeon E-2176G
Storage 256 GB Solid State HDD
Memory: DDR4 16 GB
Power Supply Dual power supplies
300W
100-240VAC/5-3A/50-60Hz
Dimensions D = 46.8 cm (18.42″)
W = 43.1 cm (16.96″)
H = 4.4 cm (1.73″)
Weight 8 kg (17.63 lbs)

Interface Specifications

This table shows the interface specifications for the WatchGuard M4800 as shipped.

Management Interface 1x 1000 Base TX (10/100/1000Mbps), RJ45 connector
Network Interfaces 8x 1000 Base TX (10/100/1000Mbps), RJ45 connector
I/O Interfaces 2 USB 3.0
1 RJ45 RS232 console port

The Firebox also has two slots where you can install additional interface modules. The supported interface modules are described in the Hardware Description section.

Environmental Requirements

To safely install your Firebox, we recommend that you:

  • Install it in a network rack.
  • Put it in a secure area, such as a locked room, to block the device from people who do not have permission to use it.
  • Connect it to a conditioned power supply to prevent damage from sudden power changes.

This table shows other environmental requirements for the M4800 appliance.

Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Non-operating Temperature –10° to 70°C (14° to 158°F)
Non-operating Humidity 5% to 90%, non-condensing

Hardware Description

Buttons and Indicators

Power 

The power indicator is green when the device is powered on.

Arm/Disarm 

When the device is armed and ready to pass traffic, this indicator is green. When the device is powered on, but not ready to pass traffic, this indicator is red.

Storage 

When there is activity on the internal storage, this indicator is yellow.

Power Button 

The Power button is lit to indicate power status. It is green when the Firebox is powered on, and red when power is available, but the Firebox is powered off.

When the Power button is red, press it to power on the Firebox.

When the Power button is green, press and hold the power button for five seconds to power off the Firebox. The Firebox does not power off if you briefly press the Power button.

Reset Button

The Reset button, located to the left of the USB interfaces, resets the device to factory-default settings. To reset the device,

Built-in Interfaces

The Firebox M4800 has eight built-in network interfaces, a management interface, two USB interfaces, and one serial console port.

Dual USB interfaces

The device includes two USB interfaces. Connect a USB storage device for USB backup and restore, or to store a support snapshot. For more information, 

Console port

An RJ45 connector for the serial (console) interface is located above the USB interfaces. You can connect to this serial interface to log in to the Fireware Command Line Interface.

For more information about the command line interface, see the current Command Line Interface Reference available on the Firebox documentation page at

Management interface

The management interface, labeled  or Mgmt, is located to the right of the USB interfaces. You must connect to this interface to configure the Firebox when it starts with factory-default settings. The management interface is interface 24.

RJ45 Ethernet interfaces

Interfaces 0 – 7 are RJ45 Ethernet interfaces that support link speeds of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. Each RJ45 interface has two indicators. The right indicator shows the interface connection status. The left indicator shows interface activity.

Indicator Indicator Color Interface Status
Connection (right) Yellow Link at 1000 Mbps
Green Link at 100 Mbps
Not Lit Link at 10 Mbps or no link
Activity (left) Yellow, blinks Power on, network activity
Not Lit Power off, no connections

Interface Modules

To add more interfaces to your Firebox, you can install an interface module in an available interface module slot. You must install the interface module before you can configure the interfaces. For instructions to install or remove interface modules, 

Interface modules are not hot-swappable. To avoid damage to the system, power off the Firebox before you install or remove interface modules.

You can purchase these compatible interface modules from an authorized WatchGuard reseller:

  • WatchGuard Firebox M 8 Port 1 Gb Copper Module — WatchGuard SKU WG8592
  • WatchGuard Firebox M 8 Port SFP Fiber Module — WatchGuard SKU WG8593
  • WatchGuard Firebox M 4 Port 10 Gb SFP+ Fiber Module — WatchGuard SKU WG8594
  • WatchGuard Firebox M 2 Port 40 Gb QSFP+ Fiber Module — WatchGuard SKU WG8023

For each interface module, ports are numbered from 0-7, 0-3, or 0-1. The interface numbers that appear in the Firebox configuration depend on the number of ports on the interface module, and the interface module slot where the interface module is installed.

Installed in slot Number of Ports Modular Interface Port Numbers Interface Numbers in Management Software
A 8 A0-A7 8-15
4 A0-A3 8-11
2 A0-A1 8-9
B 8 B0-B7 16-23
4 B0-B3 16-19
2 B0-B1 16-17

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