Ubiquiti U5G-MAX | UniFi 5G Max
Ubiquiti U5G-MAX | UniFi 5G Max
A 5G modem that slots into any UniFi deployment via PoE, giving sites a cellular WAN or automatic failover without a separate router or power run.
Why this one
- 5G NSA throughput reaches 3.4 Gbps down and 560 Mbps up, which is enough headroom to serve as a primary WAN on a busy site rather than just an emergency fallback.
- Dual SIM slots — one physical nano-SIM and one nano-SIM or eSIM — let you hold SIMs from two carriers, so failover switches networks rather than just retrying the same one.
- It draws 14.5W over standard PoE, so any UniFi PoE switch port powers and manages it; no separate power adapter, no extra hardware to rack.
- The 1.3" touchscreen displays connection status and signal directly on the unit, which matters when you're positioning it against a window to find the best cell signal.
Good fit if you're running a UniFi network and need a managed cellular WAN — either as a primary connection where fixed broadband isn't available, or as an automatic failover on a site where downtime is costly.
Worth considering something else if you need outdoor-rated cellular coverage, or your UniFi controller is running a version earlier than 10.0.162 and you can't update it over an existing internet connection before adoption — the U5G-MAX requires a live alternate connection to complete initial setup.
What you'll also need
A UniFi PoE switch or PoE injector, a compatible SIM (nano format) from a supported carrier, and a UniFi console running Network version 10.0.162 or later with an alternate internet connection available for initial adoption; an existing Cloud Gateway such as the UCG-MAX or UDM-PRO handles all of this if you're building a new deployment. Available in standard and outdoor variants — both in the same price band.
Technical specifications
Overview
| Dimensions | 180 x 109 x 33.8 mm (7.1 x 4.3 x 1.3") |
| Networking Interface | (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 port 5G NR and LTE radio |
| SIM | (1) Nano SIM (1) Nano-SIM or eSIM |
| PoE Interface | (1) PoE input |
| Mounting | Desktop stand, wall, window mount (Included) |
| Tamper Resistance | IK04 |
Mechanical
| Weight | Device: 410 g (14.5 oz) Stand: 215 g (7.6 oz) Wall mount: 7.6 g (0.3 oz) Window mount: 20 g (0.7 oz) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate, aluminum alloy |
| Mount Material | Polycarbonate, silicone rubber |
Hardware
| Management | Ethernet |
| Category | 5G NR |
| Frequency Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 |
| Max. TX Power | HPUE power class 2: 26 dBm |
| Frequency Bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71 |
| Max. TX Power | HPUE power class 2: 25 dBm |
| Frequency Bands | B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19 |
| 5G NSA | Downlink 3.4 Gbps Uplink 560 Mbps |
| 5G SA | Downlink 1.8 Gbps Uplink 650 Mbps |
| 4G LTE | Downlink 1.6 Gbps Uplink 210 Mbps |
| Type | (4) Embedded cellular antennas |
| Max. Power Consumption | 14.5W |
| Power Method | PoE |
| Display | 1.3" touchscreen |
| Buttons | (1) Factory reset |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, PTCRB, GCF, AT&T, T-Mobile |
Software
| UniFi Network | Version 10.0.162 and later |
