Sophos XGS 116w Wireless Firewall

Description

The Sophos XGS 116w is a versatile, high-performance security appliance designed to provide enterprise-grade protection and integrated high-speed wireless connectivity for small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices. Built on the Xstream Architecture, the XGS 116w features a dual-processor design that offloads CPU-intensive tasks like SSL/TLS decryption to a dedicated hardware processor, ensuring your network remains fast even under heavy security loads.

With integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and a wide range of fixed connectivity options, the 116w is the ultimate “all-in-one” solution for modern offices that need both powerful threat protection and reliable wireless coverage without the cost of additional hardware.

Key Features

• Integrated Wireless: High-speed Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with dual-band concurrent support (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and external antennas for superior coverage.

• Xstream Architecture: Dual-processor design with a dedicated Xstream Flow Processor for hardware-accelerated traffic, including TLS 1.3 decryption.

• PoE+ Support: Includes one built-in Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) port (30W), allowing you to power an external access point, IP phone, or security camera directly from the firewall.

• Comprehensive Connectivity: Features 8 GbE copper ports and 1 GbE SFP fiber port, providing maximum flexibility for your local and wide-area network.

• Advanced Threat Protection: Industry-leading defense against ransomware, bots, and zero-day threats with AI-powered deep learning and sandboxing (with Xstream Protection).

• Sophos Central Management: Manage your firewall, wireless network, and endpoints from a single, intuitive cloud-based console.

Technical Specifications

The Sophos XGS 116w is designed for businesses that want a clean, simple, but incredibly powerful network setup. By combining a top-tier firewall with a professional-grade wireless access point, you reduce clutter and management overhead. It is the perfect choice for locations with 15–40 users who need fast internet, secure remote access, and rock-solid Wi-Fi.

Applications 

• Modern Small Offices: Provides robust security and high-speed Wi-Fi for agencies, startups, and tech-focused small businesses.

• Medical & Dental Clinics: Securely manage patient data and provide separate, secure Wi-Fi for guests and staff.

• Retail Outlets: Power your POS systems via the PoE+ port while offering high-speed Wi-Fi 5 to your customers.

• Branch & Satellite Offices: Deploy quickly with Zero-Touch deployment and manage everything remotely via the cloud.