Ubiquiti UCG-ULTRA | Cloud Gateway Ultra

A compact desktop gateway for small offices and homes that want IPS-grade threat detection, multi-WAN failover, and full UniFi Network management without a separate controller.

Why this one

• 1 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput with 55,000+ CyberSecure signatures means threat filtering runs at full WAN speed — you're not choosing between protection and performance.
• Up to four WAN ports let you combine two ISP connections for load balancing or automatic failover, which matters most when a dropped connection costs more than the hardware.
• At 141.8 × 127.6 × 30 mm and 6.2W draw, it sits on a desk or in a cabinet without a rack shelf, a UPS upgrade, or any additional cooling.
• Manages 30+ UniFi devices and 300+ clients on-device, so there's no need for a separate Cloud Key or self-hosted controller to run your switches, APs, and cameras.

Good fit if you're running a small office, retail site, or home lab with up to 30 UniFi devices, want a single box that handles routing, firewall, and network management, and have a 2.5 GbE or slower WAN connection.

Worth considering something else if your site exceeds 30 managed devices or needs more than 1 Gbps of inspected throughput — the UCG-MAX or UCG-FIBER handles higher-capacity deployments, and the UCG-Industrial suits harsh or outdoor cabinet environments.

What you'll also need

A modem or ONT from your ISP (the Ultra is a router, not a modem), a UniFi switch such as the USW-LITE-8-POE if you need PoE ports downstream, and Cat5e or better to each device — the USB-C power adapter is included in the box.

Technical specifications

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