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Keep Branch Offices and Stand-Alone Businesses Secure and Connected

WatchGuard Firebox X Edge e-Series Appliances

The Firebox® X Edge XTM solution is a stand-alone firewall and VPN solution for small businesses, remote offices, and telecommuters. It delivers powerful network protection, with integrated IPSec and SSL VPN for secure remote connectivity. Easy-to-use management tools make it an excellent choice for small businesses with limited IT resources.

The Edge is also the ideal endpoint for connecting a secure VPN tunnel back to a WatchGuard® XTM or Firebox X Core or Peak appliance. Available in both wired and wireless models to meet your specific network requirements.

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Is an Edge Right for You?

At a Glance:

  • Security that's easy to deploy and maintain, with flexible networking options
  • Integrated SSL VPN provides simple, anywhere-anytime network access
  • Includes intuitive, centralized management – you don't have to be a security expert to manage your network security efficiently and effectively
  • Powerful wireless security with an 802.11b/g wireless access point and WPA, WPA2, and WEP security options
  • Wireless guest services segment the Internet for customers/guests
  • Support for numerous VoIP options allows call traffic to pass through securely
  • Integrated SSL VPN provides simple, anywhere-anytime network access
  • Easily upgradeable to Fireware® XTM Pro* advanced OS for maximum flexibility, redundancy, and reliability as network demands grow
  • Integrated, upgradeable capabilities mean better value for your dollar
  • Global team of security experts are there when you need them
  • Earth-friendly technology
    * Fireware XTM Pro ships with all X55e and X55e-W models and is available as an upgrade for all X10e, X10e-W, X20e, and X20e-W models.
Compare Edge Models X55e / X55e-W X20e / X20e-W X10e / X10e-W
Firewall Throughput 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 100 Mbps
VPN Throughput 35 Mbps 35 Mbps 35 Mbps
Concurrent Sessions 10,000 8,000 6,000
Interfaces (10/100) 6 6 6
Branch Office VPN Tunnels 25 15 5
Mobile VPN Tunnels (incl./max. concurrent) 5/55 5/25 1/11
SSL VPN* Tunnels (incl./max. concurrent) 55/55 1/25* 1/11*
Users 20-50 10-30 1-15
* Maximum SSL tunnels require Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade.

Business Case:

  • Easy to set up and manage using an intuitive, web-based user interface, so you don’t have to be an IT expert to get up and running quickly
  • Strong security out of the box, with smart default settings and configuration wizards to give you solid protection from day one
  • Secure access to critical network resources for off-site workers using mobile IPSec and SSL VPN. Single sign-on makes for easy user login
  • When using an Edge appliance as an end point on a Firebox X Core or Peak network, centralized configuration management provided by WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) dramatically streamlines administration of your branch offices
  • Secure your inter-office connectivity with easy-to-configure branch office VPN tunnels. With WSM, you can create drag-and-drop VPN tunnels in three simple steps, saving valuable setup and maintenance time
  • Increased capacity and networking/security capabilities as your needs grow is available using a simple software license key – you save money because no new hardware is required

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Options:

Options for the Firebox X Edge e-Series:

Model Upgrades
Firebox® X Model Upgrades - move up the product line without buying new hardware

Fireware Pro
Fireware® XTM Pro - advanced appliance software for more complex networks

Mobile User VPN LicensesMobile VPN Licenses - give more telecommuters or remote employees secure access to corporate resources. For both IPSEC and SSL VPN connections

LiveSecurity Service
LiveSecurity® Service Renewals & Upgrades
- expert technical support, advice and educational resources

Make yours a UTM with our suite of security subscriptions:

UTM Software Suite: Security Subscriptions

Product View:

Front View:

WatchGuard X Edge e-Series - Front View

Back View:

WatchGuard X Edge e-Series - Back View

Technical Specifications:

Firebox X Edge e-Series Product Comparison

WatchGuard Firebox® X55eWatchGuard Firebox® X55e Wireless

WatchGuard Firebox® X20eWatchGuard Firebox® X20e Wireless

WatchGuard Firebox® X10eWatchGuard Firebox® X10e Wireless

Firebox® Model Firebox® X55e / x55e-W Firebox® x20e / x20e-W Firebox® X10e / x10e-W
Ideal For Branch offices and single-location businesses requiring an affordable, reliable appliance capable of fully integrated unified threat management and no user limits. For branch offices and single-location businesses with up to 30 users, requiring an affordable, reliable appliance with strong security and genuine ease of use. For branch offices and single-location businesses with up to 15 users, requiring an affordable, reliable appliance, with strong security and genuine ease of use.
Hardware
Model Upgradeable N/A Upgrade from x20e Upgrade from x10e
Interfaces 6: 10/100

1: DB-9 Serial

6: 10/100

1: DB-9 Serial

6: 10/100

1: DB-9 Serial

DMZs 1 1 1
Security
Application Proxies HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP, POP3, SIP, H.323, TFTP HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP, POP3, SIP, H.323, TFTP HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, TCP, POP3, SIP, H.323, TFTP
Intrusion Prevention (DOS, DDOS, PAD, port scanning, spoofing attacks, address space probes, and more) Yes Yes Yes
Wireless Guest Services N/A N/A N/A
User Authentication with transparent Windows authentication Yes Yes Yes
Performance
Firewall Throughput 100 Mbps 100 Mbps 100 Mbps
VPN Throughput 35 Mbps 35 Mbps 35 Mbps
Concurrent Sessions 10,000 8,000 6,000
VPN Tunnels
Branch Office VPN Tunnels (Max.) 25 15 5
Mobile VPN with SSL Incl/Max 55/55 1/25 with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade 1/11 with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade
Mobile VPN with IPSec Client Licenses (Bundled) 5 5 1
Mobile VPN with IPSec Tunnels (Max.) 55 25 11
VPN Authentication Yes Yes Yes
Management
Centralized (Multibox) Management. Optional licenses enable Drag and Drop VPN and one-touch Edge updates. Yes Yes Yes
Networking Features
Dynamic NAT Yes Yes Yes
Static NAT Yes Yes Yes
One to One NAT Yes Yes Yes
VLAN 50 20/50 with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade 20/50 with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade
Policy-Based Routing Yes Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade
WAN Failover Yes Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade
Multi-WAN Loadsharing Yes Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade
Multi-WAN Load Balancing Yes Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade Optional with Fireware® XTM Pro upgrade
Server Load Balancing N/A N/A N/A
Traffic Management/QoS Yes Yes Yes
High Availability (Active/Passive) N/A N/A N/A
Dynamic Routing N/A N/A N/A
VoIP (SIP and H.323) Support Yes Yes Yes
Additional Security Subscriptions
spamBlocker with Virus Outbreak Detection Optional Optional Optional
Gateway AV/IPS with Virus Quarantine Optional Optional Optional
WebBlocker with HTTPS URL filtering Optional Optional Optional
LiveSecurity® Service 90-Day or 1-Year Initial Subscriptions Available 90-Day or 1-Year Initial Subscriptions Available 90-Day or 1-Year Initial Subscriptions Available