Build a cleaner branch perimeter with a firewall appliance that gives each traffic class a defined path. The Fortinet FWF-61F-E provides 10 GE RJ45 ports, including 2 WAN ports, 1 DMZ port, and 7 internal ports, making it easier to separate internet, public-facing, and internal traffic without adding extra switching complexity. That port layout matters in real deployments. It supports more disciplined network design, reduces the need to repurpose interfaces, and gives architects a straightforward way to map services, guest access, and internal workloads. For branch offices, retail locations, and small enterprise edges, that translates into better control and less compromise in the physical design. This model is a strong fit when you want a compact firewall with enough wired interfaces to support practical segmentation from day one. It is especially useful where the cost of poor port planning shows up later as redesign work, extra hardware, or weaker separation between trust zones.