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WatchGuard Firebox end of life and replacement guide

Every older WatchGuard Firebox T and M Series model and access point in WatchGuard's end-of-life table, with its end-of-sale and end-of-life dates and the current model WatchGuard names as its replacement, so you can plan and order the swap.

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In short

WatchGuard has retired the Firebox T10 to T85, M200 to M690, M4600 and M5600 and older access points, naming a replacement for each: the T125 or T145 for a T35, the M295 for an M270, the AP330 for an AP325. Support continues until each end-of-life date. We quote the replacement with its suite and can install it.

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How WatchGuard end of sale and end of life work

WatchGuard's End-of-Life Policy (opens in a new tab) sets two dates for each product:

  • End of sale (EOS): the "Last date for WatchGuard distribution partners to purchase specific products directly from WatchGuard". WatchGuard says "Product EOS dates will be up to five years prior to product EOL".
  • End of life (EOL): support ends. Until then, WatchGuard says "Customers with an active Support subscription will receive continued technical and limited software support".

For each retired model WatchGuard names a migration path: the current Firebox or access point it recommends. Those are in the tables below, by family, with the current model's page and an Add to basket button. Dates are WatchGuard's, checked on 8 Nov 2026.

T10, T15, T20, T25, T30 and T35 replacements

T10, T15, T20, T25, T30 and T35 replacements
ModelEnd of saleEnd of lifeSupport statusWatchGuard migration pathBasket
Firebox T101 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T10-D1 Nov 20191 Nov 2024End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T10-W1 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T151 Mar 20221 Mar 2027Supported until 1 Mar 2027T115-W
Firebox T15-W1 Mar 20221 Mar 2027Supported until 1 Mar 2027T115-W
Firebox T201 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028T115-W or T125
Firebox T20-W1 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028T115-W or T125-W
Firebox T251 Dec 20251 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031T125
Firebox T25-W1 Apr 20261 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031T125-W
Firebox T301 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T30-W1 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T3517 Jul 202131 Dec 2025End of life reachedT125 or T145
Firebox T35-W31 Dec 202031 Dec 2025End of life reachedT125-W or T145-W
Firebox T35-DW1 Jul 20231 Mar 2027Supported until 1 Mar 2027T125-W or T145-W
Firebox T35-R1 Jul 20231 Mar 2027Supported until 1 Mar 2027T125 or T145

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T40 to T85 replacements

T40 to T85 replacements
ModelEnd of saleEnd of lifeSupport statusWatchGuard migration pathBasket
Firebox T401 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028T125 or T145
Firebox T40-W1 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028T125-W or T145-W
Firebox T451 Apr 20251 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031T145
Firebox T45-PoE1 Apr 20261 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031T145
Firebox T45-W-PoE1 Feb 20261 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031T145-W
Firebox T501 Nov 201930 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T50-W1 Nov 201930 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox T5531 Dec 202031 Dec 2025End of life reachedT125 or T145
Firebox T55-W30 Sep 202131 Dec 2025End of life reachedT125-W or T145-W
Firebox T7030 Sep 202131 Dec 2025End of life reachedT145 or T185
Firebox T801 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028T175 or T185
Firebox T85-PoE1 Oct 20251 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031T185

The T45-CW is different: it is a current model, with Wi-Fi 6 and a built-in 5G modem, on the Firebox tabletop page. Only the T45, T45-PoE and T45-W-PoE are end of sale.

M200 to M690 replacements

M200 to M690 replacements
ModelEnd of saleEnd of lifeSupport statusWatchGuard migration pathBasket
Firebox M2001 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox M2701 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028M295
Firebox M2901 Aug 20261 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031M295
Firebox M3001 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox M3701 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028M295 or M395
Firebox M4001 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox M4401 Nov 20191 Nov 2024End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox M4701 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028M395 or M495
Firebox M5001 Apr 202030 Jun 2023End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
Firebox M5701 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028M495 or M595
Firebox M5901 Jun 20261 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031M495
Firebox M6701 Jul 20231 Jul 2028Supported until 1 Jul 2028M595 or M695
Firebox M6901 Jun 20261 Jul 2031Supported until 1 Jul 2031M595 or M695

The M390, M4800 and M5800 have no row in WatchGuard's end-of-sale table and are not in its current rackmount range: ask us about them.

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M4600 and M5600 replacements

M4600 and M5600 replacements
ModelEnd of saleEnd of lifeSupport statusWatchGuard migration pathBasket
Firebox M46001 May 20231 May 2028Supported until 1 May 2028M695 or M4850
Firebox M56001 Jun 20251 May 2028Supported until 1 May 2028M4850 or M5850

Access point replacements

Access point replacements
ModelEnd of saleEnd of lifeSupport statusWatchGuard migration pathBasket
AP10031 Dec 201631 Dec 2019End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
AP10231 Dec 201631 Dec 2019End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
AP1201 Dec 201931 Dec 2022End of life reachedAP130
AP1251 Mar 202231 Dec 2026Supported until 31 Dec 2026AP130
AP2001 Jul 20161 Jul 2019End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
AP225W1 May 202231 Dec 2026Supported until 31 Dec 2026AP230W
AP30031 Dec 201631 Dec 2019End of life reachedNone named (WatchGuard: "Contact Sales"); ask us for the current modelAsk us
AP3201 Oct 20181 Oct 2021End of life reachedAP330
AP3221 Dec 20191 Dec 2022End of life reachedAP332CR
AP3251 Jul 202231 Dec 2026Supported until 31 Dec 2026AP330
AP327X1 May 202231 Dec 2026Supported until 31 Dec 2026AP332CR
AP4201 Nov 202131 Dec 2026Supported until 31 Dec 2026AP432

The AP125, AP225W, AP325, AP327X and AP420 reach end of life on 31 Dec 2026. Current WatchGuard access points, Wi-Fi 6 and the Wi-Fi 7 AP340, are on WatchGuard access points.

Planning a Firebox replacement

  • Check the end-of-life date: a Firebox past end of sale keeps WatchGuard support with an active subscription until its end-of-life date, so there is time to plan. Models whose end of life has passed should be replaced first.
  • Choose the suite with the box: the current models take Standard Support or the Basic, Prime or Total Security Suite; WatchGuard says Prime is "Only available for new models, launched after 2025" (security services (opens in a new tab)).
  • Licences do not move to the new box: we quote the new Firebox with its suite for the term you want.
  • Move the configuration: we can prepare the replacement with your policies and VPNs and swap it in, scope confirmed at quote.

WatchGuard's own terms: "All WatchGuard hardware includes a one-year hardware warranty", with advance replacement available with an active Support subscription (hardware warranty (opens in a new tab)).

How to order

How ordering works. Press Add next to a part number and it goes into your basket; where a subscription or support contract goes with the hardware, you choose it in the same step. Then View basket and Request a quote. We check every line, quantity and term against your sites and send back a personalised quote by email. Nothing is charged online. We can also design, supply, stage, install and configure the equipment, with the scope confirmed at quote (see network installation). WatchGuard does not publish public part numbers, so each WatchGuard line is confirmed in your quote.

How we can help with your network

Forever Systems can design, supply, stage, install and configure the network around the hardware you buy here, as a project or one step at a time.

  • Design: we look at your sites, users and existing kit and size the switches, wireless and firewalls to fit
  • Supply: every order gets a personalised quote by part number, with the subscriptions and support each product needs
  • Stage: we can pre-configure and label equipment before it reaches site
  • Install: we can rack and mount switches, access points and firewalls on site
  • Configure: VLANs, wireless, firewall policy, VPNs and management platforms set up and documented at handover

Scope is confirmed at quote, so you only pay for the parts of the project you need.

Frequently asked questions

Is the WatchGuard T35 end of life?

Yes. WatchGuard's table gives the Firebox T35 an end of sale of 17 Jul 2021 and end of life of 31 Dec 2025, with the T125 or T145 as the migration path.

What replaces the WatchGuard M270?

WatchGuard names the Firebox M295. The M270 reached end of sale on 1 Jul 2023 and reaches end of life on 1 Jul 2028.

What replaces the WatchGuard T15?

WatchGuard names the Firebox T115-W. The T15 and T15-W reach end of life on 1 Mar 2027.

Is the WatchGuard T45-CW end of life?

No. The T45-CW is a current WatchGuard model with Wi-Fi 6 and a built-in 5G modem. The T45, T45-PoE and T45-W-PoE are end of sale, with the T145 or T145-W as the migration path.

Is the WatchGuard M370 still supported?

Until its end-of-life date of 1 Jul 2028, with an active Support subscription. WatchGuard names the M295 or M395 as its replacement.

Can I keep my licence when I replace a Firebox?

No: the suite or Standard Support is tied to the appliance, so the new Firebox is quoted with its own suite for the term you choose.

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