Converged Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and SD-WAN
The FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall 40F series is ideal for
building security-driven networks at distributed enterprise
sites and transforming WAN architecture at any scale.
With a rich set of AI/ML-based FortiGuard security services and our integrated Security Fabric
platform, the FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F series delivers coordinated, automated, end-to-end
threat protection across all use cases.
FortiGate has the industry’s first integrated SD-WAN and zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
enforcement within an NGFW solution and is powered by one OS. FortiGate 40F automatically
controls, verifies, and facilitates user access to applications, delivering consistency with a
seamless and optimized user experience.
Highlights
Gartner Magic Quadrant
Leader for both Network
Firewalls and SD-WAN.
Security-Driven
Networking with FortiOS
delivers converged
networking and security.
Unparalleled Performance
with Fortinet’s patented
SoC processors.
Enterprise Security
with consolidated AI /
ML-powered FortiGuard
Services.
Simplified Operations
with centralized
management for
networking and security,
automation, deep analytics,
and self-healing.
IPS NGFW Threat Protection Interfaces
1 Gbps 800 Mbps 600 Mbps Multiple GE RJ45 | WiFi variants
Data Sheet
FortiOS Everywhere
FortiOS, Fortinet’s Advanced Operating System
FortiOS enables the convergence of high performing networking and security across the
Fortinet Security Fabric. Because it can be deployed anywhere, it delivers consistent and
context-aware security posture across network, endpoint, and multi-cloud environments.
FortiOS powers all FortiGate deployments whether a physical or virtual device, as a
container, or as a cloud service. This universal deployment model enables the consolidation
of many technologies and use cases into organically built best-of-breed capabilities, unified
operating system, and ultra-scalability. The solution allows organizations to protect all edges,
simplify operations, and run their business without compromising performance or protection.
FortiOS dramatically expands the Fortinet Security Fabric’s ability to deliver advanced AI/MLpowered services, inline advanced sandbox detection, integrated ZTNA enforcement, and
more. It provides protection across hybrid deployment models for hardware, software, and
Software-as-a-Service with SASE.
FortiOS expands visibility and control, ensures the consistent deployment and enforcement
of a simplified, single policy and management framework. Its security policies enable
centralized management across large-scale networks with the following key attributes:
• Interactive drill-down and topology viewers that display real-time status
• On-click remediation that provides accurate and quick protection against threats and abuses
• Unique threat score system correlates weighted threats with users to prioritize investigations
FortiConverter Service
FortiConverter Service provides hassle-free migration to help organizations transition from a
wide range of legacy firewalls to FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls quickly and easily.
The service eliminates errors and redundancy by employing best practices with advanced
methodologies and automated processes. Organizations can accelerate their network protection
with the latest FortiOS technology.
Intuitive easy to use view into the network and
endpoint vulnerabilities
Visibility with FOS Application Signatures
Available in
Cloud
Hosted
Virtual
Appliance
Container
2
FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F Series Data Sheet
FortiGuard Services
Network and File Security
Services provide protection against network-based and file-based threats. This consists of
Intrusion Prevention (IPS) which uses AI/M models to perform deep packet/SSL inspection
to detect and stop malicious content, and apply virtual patching when a new vulnerability is
discovered. It also includes Anti-Malware for defense against known and unknown file-based
threats. Anti-malware services span both antivirus and file sandboxing to provide multilayered protection and are enhanced in real-time with threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs.
Application Control enhances security compliance and offers real-time application visibility.
Web / DNS Security
Services provide protection against web-based threats including DNS-based threats, malicious
URLs (including even in emails), and botnet/command and control communications. DNS
filtering provides full visibility into DNS traffic while blocking high-risk domains, and protects
against DNS tunneling, DNS infiltration, C2 server ID and Domain Generation Algorithms (DGA).
URL filtering leverages a database of 300M+ URLs to identify and block links to malicious sites
and payloads. IP Reputation and anti-botnet services prevent botnet communications, and
block DDoS attacks from known sources.
SaaS and Data Security
Services address numerous security use cases across application usage as well as overall
data security. This consists of Data Leak Prevention (DLP) which ensures data visibility,
management and protection (including blocking exfiltration) across networks, clouds, and
users, while simplifying compliance and privacy implementations. Separately, our Inline Cloud
Access Security Broker (CASB) service protects data in motion, at rest, and in the cloud.
The service enforces major compliance standards and manages account, user and cloud
application usage. Services also include capabilities designed to continually assess your
infrastructure, validate that configurations are working effectively and secure, and generate
awareness of risks and vulnerabilities that could impact business operations. This includes
coverage across IoT devices for both IoT detection and IoT vulnerability correlation.
Zero-Day Threat Prevention
Zero-day threat prevention entails Fortinet’s AI-based inline malware prevention, our most
advanced sandbox service, to analyze and block unknown files in real-time, offering subsecond protection against zero-day and sophisticated threats across all NGFWs. The service
also has a built-in MITRE ATT&CK® matrix to accelerate investigations. The service focuses
on comprehensive defense by blocking unknown threats while streamlining incident response
efforts and reducing security overhead.
OT Security
The service provides OT detection, OT vulnerability correlation, virtual patching, OT signatures,
and industry-specific protocol decoders for overall robust defense of OT environments and
devices.
3
FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F Series Data Sheet
Secure Any Edge at Any Scale
Powered by Security Processing Unit (SPU)
Traditional firewalls cannot protect against today’s content- and connection-based threats
because they rely on off-the-shelf hardware and general-purpose CPUs, causing a dangerous
performance gap. Fortinet’s custom SPU processors deliver the power you need—up to
520Gbps—to detect emerging threats and block malicious content while ensuring your network
security solution does not become a performance bottleneck.
ASIC Advantage
Secure SD-WAN ASIC SOC4
• Combines a RISC-based CPU with Fortinet’s proprietary Security Processing Unit (SPU)
content and network processors for unmatched performance
• Delivers industry’s fastest application identification and steering for efficient business
operations
• Accelerates IPsec VPN performance for best user experience on direct internet access
• Enables best of breed NGFW Security and Deep SSL Inspection with high performance
• Extends security to access layer to enable SD-Branch transformation with accelerated and
integrated switch and access point connectivity
FortiSoC4
1403LP699
Centralized Network and Security
Management at Scale
FortiManager, the centralized management
solution from Fortinet, enables integrated
management of the Fortinet security fabric,
including devices like FortiGate, FortiSwitch,
and FortiAP. It simplifies and automates the
oversight of network and security functions
across diverse environments, serving as
the fundamental component for deploying
Hybrid Mesh Firewalls.
Intuitive view and clear insights into network
security posture with FortiManager
4
FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F Series Data Sheet
Use Cases
Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• FortiGuard Labs’ suite of AI-powered Security Services—natively integrated with your
NGFW—secures web, content, and devices and protects networks from ransomware and
sophisticated cyberattacks
• Real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3) provides full visibility into users, devices, and
applications across the attack surface
• Fortinet’s patented SPU (Security Processing Unit) technology provides industry-leading
high-performance protection
Secure SD-WAN
• FortiGate WAN Edge powered by one OS and unified security and management framework
and systems transforms and secures WANs
• Delivers superior quality of experience and effective security posture for work-from-any
where models, SD-Branch, and cloud-first WAN use cases
• Achieve operational efficiencies at any scale through automation, deep analytics, and
self-healing
Universal ZTNA
• Control access to applications no matter where the user is and no matter where the
application is hosted for universal application of access policies
• Provide extensive authentications, checks, and enforce policy prior to granting application
access – every time
• Agent-based access with FortiClient or agentless access via proxy portal for guest or BYOD
5
FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F Series Data Sheet
Hardware
FortiGate FortiWifi 40F Series
Hardware Features 1 2 3 4 5
Interfaces
1. 1 x USB Port
2. 1 x Console Port
3. 1 x GE RJ45 WAN Port
4. 1 x GE RJ45 FortiLink Port
5. 3 x GE RJ45 Ethernet Ports
40F A
SOC4 Desktop a/b/g/n
/ac-W2
Hardware Features
FortiGate FortiWifi 40F-3G4G
1 2 3 4 5
Interfaces
1. 1 x USB Port
2. 1 x Console Port
3. 1 x GE RJ45 WAN Port
4. 1 x GE RJ45 FortiLink Port
5. 3 x GE RJ45 Ethernet Ports
Compact and Reliable Form Factor
Designed for small environments, you can place it on a desktop or wall-mount it. It is small,
lightweight, yet highly reliable with a superior MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), minimizing
the chance of a network disruption.
Access Layer Security
FortiLink protocol enables you to converge security and the network access by integrating
the FortiSwitch into the FortiGate as a logical extension of the NGFW. These FortiLink enabled
ports can be reconfigured as regular ports as needed.
WiFi 40F-3G4G A 3G/4G GPS SVC 3G/4G
3G/4G
SOC4 Desktop a/b/g/n
/ac-W2
MODEM
3G4G/LTE /
6
FortiGate FortiWiFi 40F Series Data Sheet
Specifications
Note: All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on system configuration.
1 IPsec VPN performance test uses AES256-SHA256.
2 IPS (Enterprise Mix), Application Control, NGFW and Threat Protection are measured
with Logging enabled.
3 SSL Inspection performance values use an average of HTTPS sessions of different
cipher suites.
4 NGFW performance is measured with Firewall, IPS and Application Control enabled.
5 Threat Protection performance is measured with Firewall, IPS, Application Control and
Malware Protection enabled.
FORTIGATE 40F FORTIWIFI 40F FORTIGATE 40F-3G4G FORTIWIFI 40F-3G4G
Interfaces and Modules
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 WAN / DMZ Ports 1 1 1 1
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Internal Ports 3 3 3 3
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 FortiLink Ports
(Default)
1 1 1 1
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports 0 0 0 0
Cellular Modem – – 3G4G LTE 3G4G LTE
Wireless Interface 0 Single Radio
(2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11
/a/b/g/n/ac-W2
0 Single Radio
(2.4GHz/5GHz), 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac-W2
Antenna Ports (SMA) 0 3 3 6
USB Ports 1 1 1 1
Console Port (RJ45) 1 1 1 1
SIM Slots (Nano SIM) 0 0 2 2
Onboard Storage 0 0 0 0
Included Transceivers 0 0 0 0
System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix
IPS Throughput 2 1 Gbps
NGFW Throughput 2, 4 800 Mbps
Threat Protection Throughput 2, 5 600 Mbps
System Performance and Capacity
IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) 5 / 5 / 5 Gbps
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) 2.97 μs
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) 7.5 Mpps
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) 700 000
New Sessions/Second (TCP) 35 000
Firewall Policies 5000
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) 1 4.4 Gbps
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels 200
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels 250
SSL-VPN Throughput 490 Mbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users
(Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode)
200
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 310 Mbps
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 320
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session
(IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3
55 000
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) 2 990 Mbps
CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) 3.5 Gbps
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) 10 / 10
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported 8
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 16 / 8
Maximum Number of FortiTokens 500
High Availability Configurations Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clust