Sophos XGS 118.
Desktop firewall power without the noise.
The Sophos XGS 118 packs next-gen firewall, IPS, and Xstream TLS inspection into a compact, silent desktop appliance
built for small offices, retail locations, and branch sites. It runs on Sophos Central management, so your team can
deploy, monitor, and update it from one console. Need built-in Wi-Fi 6? Choose the XGS 118w instead.
Ports: 9x 2.5 GbE copper, 1x SFP fiber. Also included: COM RJ45,
micro-USB, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0. Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 available on the XGS 118w.
Protection Options
Choose Standard Protection for network and web filtering, or step up to
Xstream Protection for full TLS/DPI inspection, zero-day sandboxing, DNS protection,
and 24x7 Enhanced Support.
Management & Deployment
Zero-touch setup through Sophos Central, with centralized reporting and firmware updates across every
site. Fanless design keeps it silent in offices, exam rooms, and retail counters.
Not sure the XGS 118 is the right fit?
Compare it against the rest of the XGS Series desktop lineup to find the model that matches your port
count, throughput, and budget.
Standard Protection covers network and web filtering with basic reporting, a solid
starting point for low-risk environments. Xstream Protection adds the full Xstream DPI engine with TLS
1.3 inspection, zero-day sandboxing, DNS protection, and 24x7 Enhanced Support. Most businesses
handling customer data, remote logins, or compliance requirements choose Xstream for the deeper
inspection.
Yes. The XGS 118 is a natural hardware refresh for first-generation XGS and older XG
desktop models, especially once a unit hits end of life. Start a new subscription or move your
existing license, and Sophos Central will walk you through migrating your firewall rules and policies
to the new appliance.
The 15.5 Gbps firewall inspection rating measures how fast the appliance can process
traffic internally under lab conditions, not what your ISP delivers to your building. Real-world speed
depends on your actual internet plan. Firewalls.com recommends the XGS 118 for connections up to
roughly 1,450 Mbps, well above what most small offices and branch locations need.
Firewalls.com emails your license activation details after checkout, separate from
any Sophos Central account confirmation. If it hasn't landed within one business day, contact our team
and a rep will resend it or track down the code from the distributor.
Yes. The XGS 118 runs on Sophos Central, which manages Sophos AP6 access points right
alongside your firewall. You get one login, unified policy, and a single view of both your wired and
wireless traffic.
Need help sizing a Sophos deployment?
Our team is ready to help you choose the right model and licensing tier for your network size and budget.
Reach out directly and we'll get you a quote fast, then handle license delivery from order to
activation.
