UniFi Cloud Gateways

One rack-mount device routes the internet connection, runs the UniFi controller, enforces the firewall, and records cameras — with no subscription.

What the gateway does

Routing and firewall

Zone-based firewall with a visual matrix so every VLAN's allowed traffic is explicit and reviewable.

Built-in controller

Runs UniFi Network for every switch and access point in the house — no separate server.

Content filtering

Block over 100 categories of malicious, explicit, or unwanted content in a few clicks.

Protect on board

Select models record cameras to an internal drive, keeping video local.

Site-to-site VPN

Secure remote access and site-to-site tunnels are configured from the same dashboard.

Proactive alerting

Set thresholds for dropped packets or client disconnects and get automated push notifications.

One box, the whole network

The gateway is the core of the rack: WAN routing, firewall, VPN, IPS/IDS and the UniFi controller in a single unit, with multi-gig and PoE options depending on the model.

Zone-based firewall matrix

Define zones for trusted devices, guests, cameras, IoT and work, then allow or block traffic between them from a visual matrix — segmentation you can actually verify.

Content and threat filtering

Stop traffic to sites linked to spyware, adult content, or anything else you choose to restrict, applied per network so the kids' VLAN and the office VLAN can differ.

Monitoring that scales

Automate network monitoring with Alarm Manager — custom thresholds on key metrics and automated responses when something drifts.

Compare gateways

Dream Machine Pro

1U rack gateway with camera recording

Form: 1U rack mount
WAN: 1 GbE RJ45
10G SFP+
Storage: One 3.5" HDD bay for UniFi Protect
Runs: Network
Protect
Access
Talk

Dream Machine Pro Max

Higher-throughput rack gateway

Form: 1U rack mount
WAN: Multi-gig
SFP+
Storage: Dual drive bays
Best for: Large homes and heavy camera counts

Cloud Gateway Ultra

Compact gateway

Form: Desktop / shelf
Ports: 1 GbE WAN
PoE-powered option
Runs: UniFi Network
Best for: Apartments and small racks

Cloud Gateway Fiber

Multi-gig fiber gateway

WAN: 10G fiber and multi-gig copper
Throughput: Full multi-gig routing with IDS/IPS
Runs: UniFi Network
Best for: Homes on 2–10 Gbps fiber plans