FortiGate Solutions for Business
A firewall should handle the traffic you actually need to inspect. IT Systems helps assess network requirements, shortlist FortiGate models and define the configuration scope before quoting.
Size for inspected traffic
Start with internet bandwidth, concurrent VPN sessions and the traffic that needs IPS, web filtering or TLS inspection. Compare Threat Protection figures under equivalent vendor test conditions. Port speed does not tell you how fast a firewall will process inspected traffic. For multiple sites, account for inter-site traffic and what happens when one WAN link fails.
Separate staff, guest Wi-Fi and VPN access
Plan VLANs for staff, guests, cameras and servers, and allow only necessary traffic between zones. Decide who needs remote access, which branches need site-to-site VPN and how users will authenticate. Standard FortiGate models do not include Wi-Fi; select a separate FortiAP where needed and check the switch PoE budget.
Appliance only or a UTP bundle?
An appliance-only SKU does not imply FortiGuard UTP. A BDL-950-12 SKU includes the appliance, FortiGuard UTP and FortiCare Premium for 12 months. Compare the ordering code, term, activation date, renewal rights and configuration costs. Check lifecycle and support eligibility for older units before ordering.
Agree on acceptance tests before cutover
Define the maintenance window, configuration backup and rollback plan. Test each WAN link, VPN, VLAN and business-critical application flow. Hand over the network diagram, policy list, renewal dates and responsibility for alerts.
Fortinet references: product matrix and ordering guide
Discuss your FortiGate configuration
Share your bandwidth, branch count and required security features so IT Systems can recommend a configuration.