✔ Pros:Integrated UniFi Network controller; 1 Gbps routing with IDS/IPS enabled; compact and efficient design; 2.5 GbE WAN port for high-speed internet ingest.
✘ Cons:Internal switch lacks PoE support; no built-in Wi-Fi (requires external APs); LAN ports are limited to 1 GbE, creating a bottleneck for single-client 2.5 Gbps WAN speeds.
Est. Price:
$129 - $159
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
Max Sessions: 3,000,000
New Sessions/sec: 140,000
Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
✘ Cons:High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.