✔ Pros:Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
✘ Cons:Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
Est. Price:
$4,500 - $6,500
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 4 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
Max Sessions: 64000
New Sessions/sec: 6000
Interfaces: 9x GE (8x data + 1x mgmt)
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Excellent mid-market value with balanced throughput for SMB deployments; Multiple GE ports enable flexible network segmentation and redundancy; Comprehensive FortiOS feature set including application control, IPS/IDS, sandboxing, and regular security updates; Strong SSL VPN support for remote access; Proven reliability with mature firmware
✘ Cons:Throughput insufficient for high-performance data center or core network deployments; Aging platform (released ~2013) with newer FortiGate models offering better performance per watt; Limited horizontal scalability compared to FortiGate 200/300 series; Power consumption (~450W) higher relative to throughput class; Threat Prevention throughput bottleneck reduces effective inspection capacity at line rate