Specification

Details

Firewall Throughput

20 Gbps

VPN Throughput

5 Gbps

Max Concurrent Sessions

2 million

New Sessions (per second)

40,000

Interfaces

2x GE WAN, 2x GE DMZ, 1x GE Internal

Security Features

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), IPS, Anti-malware, VPN

Power Consumption

15W

Feature

How It Improves Network Speed and Security

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)

DPI inspects all network traffic in real-time, blocking malicious content without affecting performance, ensuring security while maintaining network speed.

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

The IPS feature actively blocks malicious traffic from entering the network, preventing potential breaches while ensuring high-speed processing.

Secure VPN

FortiGate-101F provides secure VPN connections for remote workers and branch offices, ensuring encrypted traffic without compromising on connection speed.

Application Control

The application control feature optimizes bandwidth by restricting high-risk or non-business applications, ensuring network resources are used efficiently.

Web Filtering

Web filtering prevents access to malicious websites without slowing down network access, ensuring employees stay protected while browsing.

Anti-malware Protection

The anti-malware engine scans both inbound and outbound traffic for malicious content, offering protection from malware without slowing down the network.

Security Feature

How It Enhances Network Security

Zero-Day Threat Prevention

The FortiGuard service continuously updates FortiGate-101F to detect and block zero-day threats, preventing new and unknown vulnerabilities from exploiting your network.

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

ATP uses sandboxing to analyze potentially malicious files and traffic, preventing threats like APT and fileless malware from infecting your system without compromising performance.

Botnet Protection

Blocks botnet traffic by preventing communication with command-and-control servers, ensuring that your network isn't used for malicious activities.

SSL/TLS Inspection

Decrypts SSL/TLS traffic and scans it for hidden threats, ensuring that malicious content is detected in encrypted traffic without slowing down legitimate communication.

DDoS Protection

FortiGate-101F provides DDoS mitigation capabilities, ensuring your network remains operational during distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks without affecting performance.

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

IPS detects and prevents known intrusions and attacks, protecting your network while maintaining fast throughput and low latency.

Step

Action

1. Power on the FortiGate-101F

Ensure the FortiGate-101F device is connected to your network infrastructure and powered on.

2. Access the Web Interface

Open a web browser and access the FortiGate web interface using the default IP address (usually 192.168.1.99).

3. Log in with Default Credentials

Log in with the default admin username (password field is blank by default). Change the password for better security.

4. Set Up Basic Network Settings

Configure IP addresses, DNS settings, and network interfaces (WAN, LAN, DMZ) for optimal performance.

5. Enable Security Features

Enable Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), IPS, anti-malware, and web filtering to provide full protection without compromising speed.

6. Set Up VPN

Configure site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs to provide secure remote access while maintaining optimal performance.

7. Test and Monitor

After configuration, test the VPN and monitor network traffic via the FortiOS dashboard to ensure everything is running as expected.

Performance Metric

FortiGate-101F

Firewall Throughput

20 Gbps

VPN Throughput

5 Gbps

Max Concurrent Sessions

2 million

New Sessions (per second)

40,000

IPS Throughput

2 Gbps

Application Control Throughput

6 Gbps

Power Consumption

15W

Feature

FortiGate-101F

SonicWall TZ570

Cisco Meraki MX64

Firewall Throughput

20 Gbps

1 Gbps

1 Gbps

VPN Throughput

5 Gbps

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Max Concurrent Sessions

2 million

500,000

200,000

IPS Throughput

2 Gbps

700 Mbps

600 Mbps

Application Control Throughput

6 Gbps

500 Mbps

200 Mbps

Cost

💰💰 Moderate

💰💰 High

💰💰💰 High

Ideal For

Small to medium businesses

Small to medium businesses

Small businesses

Security Feature

How It Protects Your Network

Zero-Day Threat Prevention

Detects and blocks unknown vulnerabilities using AI-driven threat intelligence

Botnet Protection

Prevents your network from becoming part of a botnet by blocking communication with command-and-control servers

SSL/TLS Inspection

Decrypts encrypted traffic, scans for hidden threats, and ensures encrypted communications do not conceal malicious content

Real-Time Threat Detection

Monitors network traffic for signs of malicious activity and prevents attacks from infiltrating your network