Buying guide · Firewalls
Which firewall does your office need?
Pick by how many people and devices use the network, then add a security subscription. Not sure? Send us your staff count and internet speed and we'll confirm the right model.
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| Your site | Typical starting point | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 15 people | FortiGate 40F | Small practice, satellite office, home office for an executive |
| About 15 to 50 people | FortiGate 60F or 70F | Single clinic or office with guest Wi-Fi and a few servers |
| About 50 to 150 people | FortiGate 80F or 90G | Larger clinic, multi-department office, faster internet links |
| About 150 to 500 people | FortiGate 100F or 200F | Main campus or headquarters connecting several sites |
| Hospital or data center | FortiGate 400F and up | High throughput, segmentation of clinical networks, redundancy |
Staff counts are a rule of thumb. Internet speed, VPN users and how much traffic you inspect matter more, so we confirm sizing before you order.
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Best sellerFortiGate 60F
The go-to firewall for a single clinic or office. Secure Wi-Fi and switch management built in.
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Small officeFortiGate 40F
Compact desktop firewall for small practices and branch offices.
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Growing sitesFortiGate 100F
Rack-mount firewall with room for more users, VPNs and multiple internet links.
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- A security subscription. The firewall hardware blocks traffic; the subscription adds antivirus, web filtering and intrusion prevention updates. See security licensing.
- Switches and Wi-Fi that match. FortiSwitch and FortiAP are managed from the same FortiGate screen.
- Separate networks for clinical systems, staff devices and guests.
- Professional setup. A firewall is only as good as its configuration. The Clinic Security Starter bundle includes installation and documentation.
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