Description
Fortinet FortiGate / FortiWiFi 40F Series (FG-40F, FWF-40F)
Entry-level NGFW + SD-WAN built for small offices and remote sites the FortiGate 40F series combines firewalling, SD-WAN, and FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services in a compact, fanless appliance. Its ideal when you need business-grade security and simple branch connectivity without stepping up to heavier branch models.
Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix)
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IPS: up to 1.0 Gbps
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NGFW: up to 800 Mbps
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Threat Protection: up to 600 Mbps
Core hardware (FG-40F / FWF-40F / FG-40F-3G4G)
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Ports: 1x GE WAN, 1x GE FortiLink, 3x GE LAN (5x GE RJ45 total)
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Wi-Fi model (FWF-40F): single radio 2.4/5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
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LTE model (FG-40F-3G4G): embedded CAT-12 LTE, 2x Nano SIM, 3x SMA antennas
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Fanless, desktop form factor (wall mount possible with kit)
VPN, sessions, and capacity (quick take)
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IPsec VPN throughput: up to 4.4 Gbps
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SSL-VPN throughput: up to 490 Mbps, 200 recommended users (tunnel mode)
Note: SSL-VPN is not supported on FortiOS 7.6.0 and above (per your datasheet).
Best fit use cases
Small business perimeter / UTM
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Web filtering + IPS + malware protection
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App control and visibility for policy enforcement
Secure SD-WAN
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Multi-site connectivity with app-aware routing
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Great for a few WAN links and basic branch rollout
Secure Branch (lightweight)
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FortiLink for simple FortiSwitch/FortiAP integration
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Good when you dont need PoE or high port density
view data sheet: FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F Series Data Sheet