FortiGate 71G Firewall

FortiGate 71G is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN appliance designed for branch offices and mid-sized business networks that require robust threat protection, high throughput, and secure connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments.

FortiGate 71G Firewall

Overview :

FortiGate 71G combines firewalling, intrusion prevention, VPN, Secure SD-WAN, and application control into a single integrated security platform. Powered by Fortinet’s FortiOS and purpose-built security processors, it enables deep inspection of encrypted traffic while maintaining consistent application performance.

The appliance is well-suited for organisations that rely on cloud services, SaaS applications, and secure remote access. With high session capacity and strong VPN throughput, FortiGate 71G ensures reliable connectivity and protection across distributed users and branch locations.

Integrated Secure SD-WAN allows businesses to optimise multiple WAN connections, improve user experience for critical applications, and enforce unified security policies across all traffic flows. This makes FortiGate 71G an ideal edge security platform for growing businesses and enterprise branch deployments.

Why Choose FortiGate 71G?

Advanced Threat Protection

AI-powered Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Antivirus and malware protection
Web filtering and DNS security

Secure SD-WAN Built-In

Application-aware traffic steering
SLA-based WAN path selection
Optimised cloud and SaaS access

Higher Performance Branch Firewall

More IPS & NGFW throughput than 60F/61F
Strong SSL inspection capacity
Designed for 100–300 users

Common Use Cases

Branch Office Security

Centralised policy enforcement and advanced threat inspection for distributed branches.

Mid-Sized Business Networks

Enterprise-grade firewall protection for organisations with growing traffic demands.

Secure SD-WAN Edge

Optimised WAN routing across fibre, broadband, and LTE links.

VPN & Remote Workforce

High-throughput IPsec and SSL VPN for secure remote access.

Retail & Multi-Site Deployments

Uniform security policies and centralised management across locations.

Technical Specifications – FortiGate 71G

Performance

Firewall Throughput Up to 10 Gbps
IPS Throughput 2.5 Gbps
NGFW Throughput 1.5 Gbps
Threat Protection 1.3 Gbps
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 1.4 Gbps

VPN Capacity

IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) Up to 7.1 Gbps
Gateway-to-Gateway Tunnels 200
Client-to-Gateway Tunnels 500
SSL-VPN Users (Recommended) N/A

Interfaces & Ports

GE RJ45 WAN Ports 2
GE RJ45 DMZ Port 1
GE RJ45 Internal Ports 7
USB Port 1
Console Port RJ45

Hardware & Capacity

Form Factor Desktop, fanless
Onboard Storage 64 GB SSD
Concurrent Sessions ~1,400,000
New Sessions / sec ~100,000

System Limits

Virtual Domains (VDOMs) Up to 10
Firewall Policies 5,000
Max FortiSwitches 24
Max FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 96 / 48

Management & Services

Secure SD-WAN Yes
Centralized Management FortiManager
Logging & Analytics FortiAnalyzer
Security Services FortiGuard AI

FortiGate 71G is engineered to inspect encrypted traffic and advanced threats while maintaining application performance in real-world branch and SMB deployments.

Variants & Deployment Options

FortiGate 71G

Standard NGFW and Secure SD-WAN appliance with onboard storage.

Security & Connectivity Options

Available with FortiGuard security bundles, FortiCare support, and optional FortiGate Cloud subscriptions for analytics and centralised management.

Subscription & Licensing

FortiGate 71F operates on a subscription-based licensing model. While the hardware continues to function as a basic firewall without an active license, advanced security services require FortiGuard subscriptions.

  • UTP – Unified Threat Protection
  • Enterprise Protection – Advanced security suite
  • FortiCare Support – Firmware updates and 24×7 technical support
  • Subscription terms: 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year

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