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UniFi Security Gateways

A feature complete
gateway platform

Experience the UniFi Cloud. Plug and play site
management and license-free.

UniFi Cloud Gateways, also referred to as UniFi Security Gateways (USG), are integral components within network infrastructures, offering an array of features tailored to bolster security, streamline routing, and simplify management for UniFi networks.

Feature Complete Gateway Platform

Deploy advanced routing and security features with just a few clicks. 

Performance

Up to 10 Gbps Throughput

Redundant
WAN

Application, Domain, & Country-Based QoS

Internet Quality & Outage Reporting

Next-Gen Security

Application-Aware Firewall

Intrusion Detection & Prevention

Content, Country, Domain, & Ad Filtering

VLAN-Based Traffic Segmentation

Routing

License-Free
SD-WAN

One-Click
VPN

Policy-Based
Routing

Site-to-Site
VPN

Dream Wall

Dream Wall

Designed for Limited Space Wall-mountable gateway firewall with an integrated WiFi access point, PoE switching, and full UniFi application support.

Dream Router

Desktop gateway firewall with an integrated WiFi access point that powers your network and one other UniFi application.

Cloud Gateway Ultra

Powerful and compact multi-WAN UniFi Cloud Gateway with a full suite of advanced routing and security features.

UniFi Express

All-in-one gateway, firewall, and WiFi access point with a sleek form factor that powers a network or simply meshes as an access point.

Compare UniFi Security Gateways

Dream Machine ProDream Machine SEDream Wall Cloud Gateway UltraDream RouterUniFi Express
Throughput10 Gbps
10 Gbps
10 Gbps
1 Gbps
700 Mbps
1 Gbps
IDS/IPS Throughput3.5 Gbps
3.5 Gbps
3.5 Gbps
1 Gbps
300 Mbps
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UniFi Devices100+
100+
100+30+20+
4 additional
Client Devices1,000+1,000+1,000+300+
150+60+
WAN Ports(1) 10G SFP+

(1) GbE RJ45
(1) 10G SFP+

(1) 2.5 GbE RJ45
(1) 10G SFP+

(1) 2.5 GbE RJ45
(1) 2.5 GbE RJ45

(1) GbE RJ45

(1) GbE RJ45
LAN Ports(1) 10G SFP+

(8) GbE RJ45
(1) 10G SFP+

(8) GbE RJ45 including (2) PoE+ and (6) PoE
(1) 10G SFP+

(17) GbE RJ45 including (4) PoE++, (4) PoE+, and (4) PoE
(4) GbE RJ45 including (1) remappable to WAN

(4) GbE RJ45 including

(2) PoE
(1) GbE RJ45
Integrated WiFi 6--Built-in WiFi 6 access point

-Built-in WiFi 6 access point
Built-in WiFi 6 access point
Storage3.5" NVR HDD bay3.5" NVR HDD bay

128 GB SSD for detection recordings
Pre-installed 512 GB microSD for NVR Built-in 128 GB SSD for detection recordings-microSD card slot for NVR Built-in 128 GB SSD for detection recordings
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Power RedundancyUniFi Power Backup ready
UniFi Power Backup readyIntegrated redundant power supply system*---
MountingRackRackWallDesktopDesktopDesktop

Wall*

Frequently Asked Questions

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Absolutely not. We disagree with the current IT industry trend of charging steep licensing fees for cloud platforms or recurring device licenses to unlock or use advanced security features.

As such, UniFi Cloud Gateways offer the best of both worlds:

  • A completely free remote management experience via our UniFi Portal at unifi.ui.com.

  • The performance and security benefit of an on-premises solution.

  • The ability to interconnect multiple locations with Site Magic, our license-free and scalable SD-WAN.

  • Intelligent email and mobile push notifications for important system activity.

  • Out-of-the box support for advanced security features without needing a license.

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Cloud Gateways offer a comprehensive set of advanced security and routing features that are available out-of-the box without the need of a license.

These features include:

  • License-Free SD-WAN
  • Signature-Based IPS/IDS Threat Detection
  • Application-Aware Firewall Rules
  • Policy-Based WAN and VPN Routing
  • Redundant WAN with Failover and Load Balancing
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN Server
  • OpenVPN and IPsec Site-to-Site VPN
  • Content, Country, Domain, and Ad Filtering
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UniFi OS is a powerful and intuitive operating system enabling an end-to-end management experience for all of your IT needs.

The benefits include:

  • Management from anywhere in the world using our UniFi Site Manager at unifi.ui.com, or our UniFi Mobile Apps (iOS/Android).
  • Secure multi-factor authentication, including our seamless single-touch solution with UI Verify (iOS/Android).
  • Automatic Cloud Backups and Recovery for UniFi OS and UniFi Applications.

The UniFi Applications that can run on a Cloud Gateway are:

  • UniFi Network: The core of the network which manages UniFi gateways, switches and access points providing real-time traffic insights and a visual topology.
  • UniFi Protect: A constantly evolving, AI-driven camera platform with smart-detection capabilities that records high-quality video to local storage.
  • UniFi Talk: A new approach to business telephony offering a plug-and-play phone system and VoIP subscription with powerful call routing and admin features.
  • UniFi Access: A state-of-the-art access control system with modern touch-screen access readers, live video, and mobile app credential support.
  • UniFi Connect: A modern Enterprise of Things platform that consists of digital signage, lighting, and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Migrating from a different model Cloud Gateway or UniFi Console is straightforward. Simply restore the System Config Backup on the new Cloud Gateway.

When migrating from a UniFi Network Server on a Windows/macOS/Linux machine, the UniFi Network Application Backup can also be restored on the new Cloud Gateway.

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UniFi SmartPower technology provides resiliency to the Dream Machine Pro Max, Pro, and Special Edition through advanced power redundancy and distribution units. The UniFi Power Backup continuously monitors the Cloud Gateway through the dedicated SmartPower port and provides automatic failover without any interruption in case the primary internal power supply fails.