1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [SD-WAN Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/sd-wan) 4. [FortiGate SD-WAN Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-sd-wan/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_802013de1efda091c669b4def8e81ea4/fortigate-sd-wan.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews) [ FortiGate SD-WAN ](/products/fortigate-sd-wan/reviews) (57)4.6/5 FortiGate SD-WAN is a comprehensive solution that integrates software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) capabilities with advanced security features into a single platform. Designed to enhance network performance and security, it enables organizations to manage and optimize their WAN infrastructure efficiently. Key Features and Functionality: - Integrated Security and Networking: Combines SD-WAN functionalities with next-generation firewall (NGFW) security, intrusion prevention, and secure web gateway services, eliminating the need for separate security appliances at branch locations. - High Performance: Utilizes purpose-built ASIC processors to deliver accelerated performance for application identification, steering, and overlay performance, ensuring low latency and optimal user experience for business-critical applications. - Flexible Deployment Options: Available in various form factors, including physical appliances and virtual machines, to accommodate diverse branch sizes and bandwidth requirements. - Centralized Management: Offers single-pane-of-glass management through FortiManager, simplifying operations and providing unified visibility and control over the entire network. - Advanced Routing and WAN Optimization: Supports advanced routing protocols and WAN optimization techniques, such as protocol optimization and caching, to enhance application performance and bandwidth efficiency. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: FortiGate SD-WAN addresses the challenges of modern WAN management by reducing operational costs, simplifying network complexity, and improving application performance. By integrating security and networking functions, it ensures consistent policy enforcement and protection against cyber threats across all WAN connections. The solution's high-performance capabilities and flexible deployment options make it suitable for organizations transitioning from traditional MPLS to broadband, seeking to enhance their network agility and user experience without compromising security. 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