The Sophos XGS 118w Security Firewall Appliance is a powerful second-generation desktop solution designed for SMBs and branch office deployments. Featuring advanced Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band wireless connectivity with 2x2:2 MIMO and external antennas, it delivers high-speed, reliable network access. With multi-gigabit 2.5 GbE copper ports and an SFP fiber port, the device supports seamless traffic flow without bottlenecks, ideal for modern 2.5 GE switches and Wi-Fi 6 access points.

Built to enhance security performance, the XGS 118w offers impressive throughput capabilities including firewall speeds up to 15.5 Gbps, IPsec VPN throughput of 13 Gbps, and threat protection throughput of 3.25 Gbps. Additional advanced features include Xstream TLS/SSL inspection at 1.1 Gbps and next-gen firewall (NGFW) throughput reaching 3.95 Gbps.

This model includes a 64 GB UFS 2.1 local storage area for quarantine and logs, expanding operational flexibility. It supports modular hardware expansion through a dedicated bay for optional add-ons such as a 5G module (Gen.2), enhancing cellular connectivity or fixed wireless access. For redundancy, an optional second power supply can be integrated.

Connectivity options cover 9x 2.5 GbE copper ports, 1x SFP fiber port, USB 2.0 (front), USB 3.0 (rear), COM RJ45 management port, and micro-USB console port. The appliance’s architecture leverages a streamlined single-CPU design with virtual FastPath traffic acceleration, optimizing throughput and efficiency.

Certified under multiple regional standards (CB, CE, UKCA, UL, FCC, ISED, VCCI, KC, BSMI, RCM), the Sophos XGS 118w ensures compliance and reliability for enterprise deployment environments.

Ideal for healthcare, education, retail, and noise-sensitive environments due to whisper-quiet operation.