WatchDog WD2800 Series Branch Routers
The WatchDog WD2800 Series is a next-generation branch router designed to deliver secure, stable, and high-performance WAN connectivity for small to medium enterprise networks. It works as an ideal egress gateway for Internet access, VPN connectivity, NAT services, and IPSec-based secure communication.
Secure & Intelligent Enterprise Gateway
Built on the robust WDOS platform, the WD2800 series provides comprehensive security protection including firewall filtering, VPN encryption, and endpoint authentication, while ensuring maximum uptime with millisecond-level link detection.
Vertical Applications
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Enterprise WAN Edge | Secure egress gateway for branches |
| Government & BFSI | Reliable, high-security vertical networks |
| Cloud Infrastructure | Layer 2 data center interconnection |
| Smart City & Transport | Industrial-grade edge connectivity |
Software Specification
Routing Protocols
- Unicast: RIP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS
- IPv6: RIPng, OSPFv3, BGP4+, IS-ISv6
- Policy-Based Routing (PBR)
- ECMP & Load Balancing
- MPLS & MPLS TE
Security Features
- Stateful Inspection Firewall (ASPF)
- ACL (IPv4/IPv6/User-Defined)
- ARP Attack Prevention
- Endpoint Auth: 802.1X, Portal
- Encryption: DES, 3DES, AES, RSA
VPN Capabilities
- IPSec VPN (High-Performance)
- L2TP & GRE Tunneling
- MPLS L2/L3 VPN
- ADVPN (Auto Discovery)
- VXLAN (Cloud Interconnect)
Layer 2 Switching
- 802.1Q VLAN & Guest VLAN
- STP / RSTP / MSTP
- MAC Management & Port Security
- Guest VLAN Support
- Voice VLAN
QoS & Management
- CAR, GTS, Traffic Shaping
- Congestion Management: WFQ, CBQ
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3, CLI, SSH
- USB Auto-Config & Zero-Touch
- gRPC Telemetry Support
Multicast Features
- IGMP v1/v2/v3 & Snooping
- PIM-DM, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM
- Multicast VPN (MVPN)
- MSDP support
- MLDv1/v2 & Snooping
Hardware Specification
Comprehensive technical hardware matrix for the WD2800 Series routers
| Feature | WD2800-6-X1-GL | WD2800-15-X1 | WD2830E-X1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| System Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB (NAND) | 256 MB | 4 GB (eMMC) |
| Max Forwarding Rate | 900 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| IPSec Performance | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 5 Gbps |
| Fixed WAN Ports | 1xGE RJ45, 2xSFP | 5xGE RJ45, 1xSFP | 3x10GE SFP+, 2xGE Combo |
| Fixed LAN Ports | 8xGE RJ45 | 4xGE RJ45 | 8xGE RJ45 |
| Expansion Slots | — | — | Supported |
| Console Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MGMT Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USB Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Input Voltage | 100-240V AC | 100-240V AC | 100-240V AC |
| Dimensions (W*D*H) | 300 * 220 * 44 mm | 330 * 220 * 44 mm | 440 * 220 * 44 mm |
| Weight | 3.15 kg | 2.9 kg | 3.15 kg |
| Working Temperature | 0°C to 45°C | 0°C to 45°C | 0°C to 45°C |
- Processor Speed1.6 GHz
- System Memory1 GB
- Flash Memory512 MB (NAND)
- Max Forwarding Rate900 Mbps
- IPSec Performance250 Mbps
- Fixed WAN Ports1xGE RJ45, 2xSFP
- Fixed LAN Ports8xGE RJ45
- Expansion Slots—
- Console Port1
- MGMT Port1
- USB Port1
- Input Voltage100-240V AC
- Dimensions (W*D*H)300 * 220 * 44 mm
- Weight3.15 kg
- Working Temperature0°C to 45°C
- Processor Speed1.6 GHz
- System Memory1 GB
- Flash Memory256 MB
- Max Forwarding Rate1 Gbps
- IPSec Performance250 Mbps
- Fixed WAN Ports5xGE RJ45, 1xSFP
- Fixed LAN Ports4xGE RJ45
- Expansion Slots—
- Console Port1
- MGMT Port1
- USB Port1
- Input Voltage100-240V AC
- Dimensions (W*D*H)330 * 220 * 44 mm
- Weight2.9 kg
- Working Temperature0°C to 45°C
- Processor Speed2.2 GHz
- System Memory4 GB
- Flash Memory4 GB (eMMC)
- Max Forwarding Rate10 Gbps
- IPSec Performance5 Gbps
- Fixed WAN Ports3x10GE SFP+, 2xGE Combo
- Fixed LAN Ports8xGE RJ45
- Expansion SlotsSupported
- Console Port1
- MGMT Port1
- USB Port1
- Input Voltage100-240V AC
- Dimensions (W*D*H)440 * 220 * 44 mm
- Weight3.15 kg
- Working Temperature0°C to 45°C
Series Advantages
Performance
10 Gbps WAN Throughput
Secure
IPSec & Firewall Built-in
Cloud Ready
VXLAN & MPLS Support
Agile
Zero-Touch Provisioning
Ideal for Modern Enterprise WAN
Designed to meet the security and performance requirements of distributed branch architectures.
Secure, high-bandwidth egress for branch offices connecting to corporate headquarters.
Encrypted branch-to-branch or remote user access with IPSec and ADVPN performance.
Layer 2 extension over WAN with VXLAN, ideal for hybrid cloud and distributed DC fabrics.