Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra)

We've had Ubiquiti networking pieces for a while now. It started with a couple AP's managed via a Raspberry PI, added an EdgerouterX when a prior Security Gateway turned out to be not so secure. With a local available upgrade to gigabit internet service, it's again time to upgrade for the higher throughput, plus this cloud gateway ultra bundles Unify the management tasks with some security functions the EdgerouterX isn't quite as good at. Instant plusses include no-subscription access to a listing of known-bad sites to block, with a few levels of filtering available. It also supports VLANs natively, a nice feature that lets me segregate business, entertainment, and guest access pretty easily. The Unify console manages more than enough Ubiquiti devices to support our SOHO operations with two separate professional service businesses operating out of our home. The capabilities list includes multiple options for VPN access, which when paired with the VLAN capabilities completely isolates the two businesses and the rest of our home needs. Al in a compact and low-power package that lives in my server closet. I'm still learning all the capabilities, but plenty of info and support is available through Ubiquiti's own support resources and a fairly robust online user support base. So far I'm pleased with how it's working and how easy it is to configure. If you are working on a system that demands security and performance well beyond what my ISP describes as, [cough], "robust", but don't care to go all the way to a Meraki or similar with a subscription model, this may be the answer for you. At barely over $100, it's a fraction of the cost of those Cisco options even without the subscription costs added on. After some of the hard-coded backdoor access options revealed in our last 'security' gateway, I'm a little skittish about a few of the other mid-grade pro-sumer options available now. After a few years with the Edgerouter, I'm pretty comfortable staying in the Ubiquiti product family, especially with being able to consolidate so many functions into the one little package. Are you looking for a more secure and comprehensive upgrade from typical consume routers and wifi products? Got a range of user access needs? Got a small to medium business where you want to closely maintain user access and security for both staff and guests? This may be your answer. It has been for us so far.

Being able to monitor and configure just about every since part of my network and the hardware as well has made my life so much better. The price was very fair for the stability and features this device added. Would buy again!

Great brand, value, and numerous accessories. Super easy to install/set up using their app which auto-links to the device using bluetooth. I have the device in the cellar and a U6 Mesh (POE, not plugged in) on the main floor which provides coverage for the whole house and even to the outdoor patios. Beautifully designed and even the packaging shows they have left nothing to chance.

I bought a TP Link and the failover was working but once my primary internet was back online, it would not switch back to the primary. Unify is working correctly and switch back. The failover is perfect and fast! The app is amazing, the local dashboard has ALL options. This product is a dream.

I already had a couple of Ubiquiti access points, so it made sense to get a Ubiquiti gateway. I like that this one is fast, affordable, and hosts the Network app. (I used to run the Network app on an old laptop, and I'm really not going to miss that machine.) Setting up the gateway took longer than I expected, but it went pretty smoothly once I learned to navigate the app and find the settings I needed. I'm somewhat of a networking expert, but this was my first time setting up this brand of gateway, and some of the settings are buried in non-obvious places. The UI includes a huge number of settings to play with, and provides a ton of useful data. I can now troubleshoot and configure my network in all sorts of ways I could never do with my old router! Learning how to configure this thing takes an investment of time, but it's worth it. It's definitely not plug-and-play! It's a great gateway for small businesses or large homes, but only if there's someone willing to dedicate time to getting it set up correctly.

The Ubituiti Cloud Gateway Ultra is such an amazing product! It connects to your ISP very perfect and it has been quite stable for everything I need it to do. It looks pretty clean and is fairly easy to use. It is very stable and powerful while being very versatile. Would recommend if you feel like doing your own home network setup.

Product worked perfectly. Connected immediately when installed.

Our home network is all Ubiquiti with several access points (wired and extenders) in various rooms. We were using an EdgeRouter X as the gateway between our cable modem and all those devices. There’s nothing wrong with the ERX but its interface and ease of use leave a lot to be desired. So it was time for something better. The UCG Ultra was the perfect replacement. It’s pretty small — similar to a Mac Mini M4 but half the height — so it squeezes into our patch panel where the ERX used to be. Setup was a breeze, and the web interface is polished and slick. (Or you can use the app for most things.) It makes it super easy to control rogue clients — like stop your “smart” TV from phoning home. For more advanced techies, you can do things like set up multiple VLANs and assign devices to those VLANs based on WiFi password or Ethernet port. So it’s very prosumer and a great value that can adapt to your use as you grow your home network.

Really impressive. I’ve been able to manage my home network with so much peace of mind. However, if you’re not a techi, ChatGPT is amazing. Just share screenshots and your ideals and it will guide you.

Tres bon petit routeur, j'ai meme gagner un peu en debit sur le reseau local. Permet d'avoir la gestion des autres périphériques Ubiquiti dans une seule interface, c'est tres convivial à l'utilisation

Superbra, lätt att konfigurera, känns snabb och får bra hastigheter Viktigt att notera att denna är utan WiFi så man behöver AP för WiFi

Delivery was perfectly on time. The router was properly packed, it works as expected and I am very happy about it. I would recommend this router to a friend.

An excellent item but requires a specialist to install. Definitely not for those without a good network working knowledge. Fortunately, my neighbour owns a company, which installs this type of network item, but it still took an hour or so to properly install. Once up and running and commensurate with ubiquiti/Unifi Branded equipment, the items work well and are of excellent quality. However, a word of warning, if you are not knowledgeable and contact the support office, they expect you to be a specialist and merely refer you to FAC sheets, which I reiterate, if you are not a specialist, are of no assistance whatsoever. Recommended, but not for the faint hearted!