Fortinet Entry Level Firewalls provide businesses with a practical foundation for protecting networks, users, devices, and important business data against modern cyber threats.

Designed for startups, small enterprises, branch environments, and growing businesses, FortiGate entry-level firewalls combine essential network security capabilities with simplified management and multiple connectivity options.

The Fortinet Entry Level Firewall portfolio covered on this page includes:

• FortiGate 90G Series
• FortiGate 80F Series
• FortiGate 70F Series
• FortiGate 60F Series
• FortiGate 40F Series

Network Security for Growing Businesses

Small and growing businesses face many of the same cybersecurity challenges as larger organizations, but they often operate with smaller IT teams and more limited infrastructure resources.

Fortinet Entry Level Firewalls are designed to provide essential protection without adding unnecessary management complexity.

These platforms can help businesses strengthen their security posture while protecting:

• Business data
• Customer information
• Connected devices
• Network traffic
• Internal applications
• Day-to-day digital operations

Simple and Effective Firewall Management

Fortinet focuses on providing security that remains manageable for organizations with different levels of IT resources.

The user-friendly approach of FortiGate entry-level platforms helps businesses establish and maintain network security without requiring overly complex administration.

This makes the portfolio suitable for organizations looking for a straightforward way to improve cybersecurity while maintaining control over their network environment.

Protection Against Evolving Cyber Threats

Cybersecurity threats continue to change as businesses become increasingly dependent on connected applications, cloud services, remote access, and digital infrastructure.

Fortinet Entry Level Firewalls provide proactive network security capabilities designed to help organizations maintain protection as new risks emerge.

Regular updates and continued platform development also help businesses maintain a more resilient security environment as their network requirements evolve.

FortiGate 90G Series

The FortiGate 90G Series provides the highest security performance listed within the entry-level FortiGate portfolio on this page.

Available models include:

• FG-90G
• FG-91G

Security Performance

• IPS: 4.5 Gbps
• NGFW: 2.5 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 2.2 Gbps

Network Interfaces

The FortiGate 90G Series provides:

• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces
• 10 GE RJ45
• SFP+ shared media slots

Variants are also available with:

• Internal storage

The 90G Series provides an option for growing businesses that require stronger security throughput while remaining within the entry-level FortiGate portfolio.

FortiGate 80F Series

The FortiGate 80F Series provides a wide selection of models and configurations for businesses with different connectivity and deployment requirements.

Available variants include:

• FG-80F
• FG-80F-POE
• FG-80F-Bypass
• FG-81F
• FG-81F-POE
• FG-80F-DSL
• FWF-81F-2R-POE
• FWF-81F-2R-3G4G-POE
• FWF-80F/81F-2R
• FWF-80F/81F-2R-3G4G-DSL

Security Performance

• IPS: 1.4 Gbps
• NGFW: 1 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 900 Mbps

Network Interfaces

The FortiGate 80F Series provides:

• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces

Different variants can also include:

• PoE
• DSL
• 3G/4G
• WiFi
• Internal storage

This wide range of configurations gives businesses flexibility when selecting a firewall according to both security and connectivity requirements.

FortiGate 70F Series

The FortiGate 70F Series provides another flexible option for small and growing business environments.

Available models include:

• FG-70F
• FG-71F

Security Performance

• IPS: 1.4 Gbps
• NGFW: 1 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 800 Mbps

Network Interfaces

The FortiGate 70F Series provides:

• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces

Variants are also available with:

• Internal storage

The 70F Series provides the same listed IPS and NGFW performance as the 80F Series while offering a different threat-protection level and deployment configuration.

FortiGate 60F Series

The FortiGate 60F Series is designed for organizations requiring essential network security with flexible standard and wireless options.

Available models include:

• FG-60F
• FG-61F
• FWF-60F
• FWF-61F

Security Performance

• IPS: 1.4 Gbps
• NGFW: 1 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 700 Mbps

Network Interfaces

The series provides:

• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces

Available variants can also include:

• Internal storage
• WiFi

This provides deployment flexibility for small offices, branches, and growing business networks.

FortiGate 40F Series

The FortiGate 40F Series provides an entry point into the Fortinet firewall portfolio for businesses with more modest security and network requirements.

Available models include:

• FG-40F
• FG-40F-3G4G
• FWF-40F
• FWF-40F-3G4G

Security Performance

• IPS: 1 Gbps
• NGFW: 800 Mbps
• Threat Protection: 600 Mbps

Network Interfaces

The FortiGate 40F Series provides:

• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces

WiFi variants are also available.

The 40F Series provides a compact firewall option for smaller businesses and branch environments that still require modern network security capabilities.

Fortinet Entry Level Firewall Comparison

FortiGate 90G Series

• Models: FG-90G, FG-91G
• IPS: 4.5 Gbps
• NGFW: 2.5 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 2.2 Gbps
• Interfaces: Multiple GE RJ45, 10 GE RJ45, SFP+ shared media
• Internal storage variants available

FortiGate 80F Series

• IPS: 1.4 Gbps
• NGFW: 1 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 900 Mbps
• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces
• Variants with PoE, DSL, 3G/4G, WiFi, and/or storage

FortiGate 70F Series

• Models: FG-70F, FG-71F
• IPS: 1.4 Gbps
• NGFW: 1 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 800 Mbps
• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces
• Internal storage variants available

FortiGate 60F Series

• Models: FG-60F, FG-61F, FWF-60F, FWF-61F
• IPS: 1.4 Gbps
• NGFW: 1 Gbps
• Threat Protection: 700 Mbps
• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces
• Internal storage and WiFi variants available

FortiGate 40F Series

• Models: FG-40F, FG-40F-3G4G, FWF-40F, FWF-40F-3G4G
• IPS: 1 Gbps
• NGFW: 800 Mbps
• Threat Protection: 600 Mbps
• Multiple GE RJ45 interfaces
• WiFi variants available

IPS Performance

Intrusion Prevention System performance is an important consideration when selecting a firewall.

Across the Fortinet Entry Level Firewall models listed on this page, IPS performance ranges from:

• 1 Gbps on the FortiGate 40F Series
• Up to 4.5 Gbps on the FortiGate 90G Series

This provides businesses with multiple options depending on network traffic and security inspection requirements.

NGFW Performance

Next-Generation Firewall performance varies across the entry-level portfolio.

The models listed on this page provide NGFW performance ranging from:

• 800 Mbps
• Up to 2.5 Gbps

Businesses can therefore choose a FortiGate platform according to the level of traffic that needs to be processed under next-generation firewall security services.

Threat Protection Performance

Threat protection performance across the listed models ranges from:

• 600 Mbps on the FortiGate 40F Series
• Up to 2.2 Gbps on the FortiGate 90G Series

Organizations with larger network traffic volumes can select higher-performance models while smaller environments can choose a configuration that better matches their workload.

Flexible Connectivity Options

Fortinet Entry Level Firewalls provide different connectivity options depending on the selected series and model.

Available options across the portfolio include:

• GE RJ45
• 10 GE RJ45
• SFP+
• PoE
• DSL
• 3G/4G
• WiFi
• Internal storage

This gives businesses flexibility when selecting a firewall that matches both their network architecture and security requirements.

Fortinet Firewalls for Startups and Small Businesses

Startups and small businesses often need strong security without the infrastructure complexity associated with larger enterprise security platforms.

FortiGate entry-level firewalls provide multiple options that allow these organizations to start with a security platform appropriate for their current needs.

As infrastructure expands, businesses can move between models according to increasing performance and connectivity requirements.

Fortinet Firewalls for Branch Offices

Branch offices can also benefit from entry-level FortiGate platforms.

Different configurations provide options for environments that require:

• Standard wired connectivity
• Wireless networking
• 3G/4G connectivity
• DSL connectivity
• PoE
• Local storage

This makes the entry-level portfolio adaptable to different branch and remote-office deployment scenarios.

Choosing the Right Fortinet Entry Level Firewall

Selecting the appropriate FortiGate model should be based on the requirements of the network rather than model name alone.

Businesses should consider:

• IPS performance
• NGFW performance
• Threat protection requirements
• Network interfaces
• WiFi requirements
• PoE requirements
• Internet connectivity
• Storage requirements
• Current network size
• Future business growth

The broad range of variants within the 40F, 60F, 70F, 80F, and 90G Series provides flexibility for different business environments.

Why Choose CITS for Fortinet Entry Level Firewalls?

CITS provides Fortinet security and enterprise IT infrastructure solutions for organizations looking to strengthen their network security in Egypt.

CITS works with a broad range of Fortinet technologies, including:

• Next-Generation Firewalls
• SD-WAN
• IPS
• VPN
• Secure Web Gateway
• Sandbox
• Endpoint Visibility & Control
• Wireless solutions

CITS also provides wider infrastructure solutions across:

• Enterprise networking
• Switching
• Wireless infrastructure
• Servers
• Storage
• Structured cabling
• Data center infrastructure

For businesses considering a Fortinet Entry Level Firewall, CITS can help identify the appropriate series based on network size, IPS performance, NGFW requirements, threat protection, connectivity, and expected future growth.

Entry-Level Fortinet Security for Growing Businesses

Fortinet Entry Level Firewalls provide scalable network security for startups, small enterprises, branch offices, and growing organizations.

From the FortiGate 40F Series with 1 Gbps IPS performance and 600 Mbps threat protection to the FortiGate 90G Series with 4.5 Gbps IPS, 2.5 Gbps NGFW performance, and 2.2 Gbps threat protection, businesses can select from multiple configurations according to their network and security requirements.

With variants supporting WiFi, PoE, DSL, 3G/4G, internal storage, and different network interfaces, Fortinet provides flexible entry-level firewall options for modern business environments.