Our Firebox® X Edge e-Series security appliances deliver powerful unified threat management for small businesses and remote/branch offices. Available in both wired and wireless models, the Edge combines stateful firewall, VPN, zero day protection, anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering for comprehensive protection. Advanced networking and traffic management capabilities maximize network configurability, while an intuitive, Web-based user interface makes it easy to deploy and manage.

Superior Network Security

• Dynamic Stateful Packet Firewall -
  Delivers powerful security that protects your business and network with deep application inspection (HTTP, FTP, POP3)
• Zero Day Protection -
  Built-in proactive security capabilities including protocol anomaly detection and pattern matching proactively defend against complex emerging threats
• Spoof detection, site blocking, and port blocking
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) -
  Extends a secure tunnel from the Firebox X Edge to safely connect telecommuters, traveling employees, and remote offices
• Unified Network Security -
  As an endpoint solution to a Firebox X Core or Peak network, Firebox X Edge provides unified network security at the network perimeter. Using WatchGuard System Manager (WSM), administrators can centrally manage security settings for one or many Firebox X Edge appliances, including drag-and-drop VPN creation, unified configuration management, real-time reporting and alerts, secure logging, and appliance software updates
• Six network ports to connect a variety of devices on your network
• Dynamic DNS Support -
  Easily defines VPN tunnels between dynamically addressed endpoints
• Wireless Security (wireless models only) -
  Protects your network with IPSec VPN clients (included), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• Wireless Guest Services -
  Allows businesses to provide controlled Internet and network access to wireless users and guests using the Wireless Access Point on the firewall, without compromising their own network security
• Trusted/optional network separation for telecommuters
• LDAP Authentication -
  External authentication through an LDAP server simplifies the administration of allowed users
• IPSec Mobile User VPN Software -
  Connects traveling users securely using 3DES encryption
• Managed Desktop Antivirus -
  Provides centrally managed desktop protection against known viruses, Web attacks, and email intrusions

Integrated Security Services
For additional layers of protection, add Firebox X security services. These powerful subscription-based services are fully integrated on the Edge and work cooperatively with the built-in zero day protection for an unbeatable combination of security capabilities.

• spamBlocker (POP3)
  Get the best anti-spam service in the industry, blocking up to 97% of unwanted email in real time regardless of content, format, or language. Learn more about spamBlocker
• WebBlocker
  Manage your users' Web surfing to increase productivity, prevent legal liabilities, and decrease security risks by blocking access to malicious or inappropriate Web content. Lean more about WebBlocker.
• Gateway AntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service (POP3, HTTP, FTP)
  Rely on robust signature-based protection at the gateway to stop known viruses, trojans, spyware, and policy violations. Learn more about Gateway AV/IPS.

Intuitive, Web-based User Interface
Firebox X Edge is simple to deploy and easy to use. Its straightforward, intuitive Web-based user interface provides quick, out-of-the-box device configuration, so that even if you're not an IT expert, you'll be up and running quickly.

Centralized Management with WatchGuard® System Manager
When you deploy multiple Firebox X Edge appliances as endpoints to your Firebox X Core or Firebox X Peak network, the Edge can be centrally managed using WatchGuard System Manager (WSM).* WSM streamlines VPN and configuration management, allowing you to:

• Effortlessly create drag-and-drop VPN tunnels
• Set unified security policies across the entire network
• Push firmware updates to all managed Edges
• Get comprehensive logging and real-time monitoring tools

*Firebox X Edge e-Series requires WSM 8.3.X.

Comprehensive Networking Capabilities
Get the reliable, flexible networking options you need to ensure that your small business, remote offices, and branch offices are always secure and connected.

Secure, Efficient Traffic Management

• Provide security for multiple external IP addresses
• Get support for Dynamic NAT, 1:1 NAT, and Port Address Translation (PAT)
• Minimize network downtime with WAN failover

Dependable, Configurable Quality of Service

• Set priorities to dynamically allocate bandwidth so mission-critical traffic, such as VoIP, takes precedence over less-critical traffic

Model Upgradeability and Expandability

• Upgradeable
  Upgrade to a higher model within the line with a simple license key as your business requirements grow
• Expandable
  Use license keys to easily add more mobile user VPN clients as needed

RoHS Compliant Hardware Platforms

Firebox® X Edge e-Series products fully comply with the European Union RoHS directive, which went into effect on 1 July 2006 in the EU market.

WatchGuard is committed to creating products that are energy efficient and use recyclable appliance and packaging materials and have made environmental responsibility an important component of our strategic global business requirements.

Expert Guidance and Support
Firebox X Edge is backed by our LiveSecurity® Service, the most comprehensive support and maintenance offering in the industry, providing:

• Hardware warranty with advance hardware replacement
• Software updates
• Rapid-response technical support
• Concise, up-to-the-minute threat alerts
• Innovative security education resources including videos and podcasts