UniFi Express – Compact UniFi Gateway and WiFi 6 Access Point for Small Networks
The UniFi Express is an ultra-compact cloud gateway and built-in WiFi 6 access point designed for simplicity and performance in small network environments. Supporting up to 50+ connected WiFi devices and offering 140 m² (1,500 ft²) of coverage, it’s ideal for home offices, retail spaces, or remote setups where a space-efficient solution is essential.
It runs UniFi Network and can operate as a standalone gateway or be adopted as a mesh access point to extend an existing UniFi deployment. When used as a gateway, it supports up to four additional UniFi Network devices and includes one GbE WAN and one GbE LAN port for basic wired connectivity.
A 0.96" LCM status display provides real-time system insights, and it is managed via UniFi Network version 8.0.7 or later. With intuitive management, integrated wireless, and flexible deployment, the UniFi Express offers a streamlined entry point into the UniFi ecosystem.
Performance may be reduced when advanced gateway features like Traffic Identification are enabled.
Tech Specs
Click here for the UniFi Express datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Dimensions | 98 x 98 x 30 mm (3.6 x 3.6 x 1.2") |
| UniFi Application Suite | Network ✓ |
| Managed UniFi Devices | 4 |
| Simultaneous Users Connected | 50+ |
| Max. WAN Port Count | 1 |
| Default WAN Ports | (1) GbE RJ45 |
| Port Layout | 1 GbE RJ45: 2 (1G/100M/10M) |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Coverage Area | 140 m² (1,500 ft²) |
| Security | |
| Stateful Firewall | ✓ |
| Application-Aware Layer 7 Firewall | ✓ |
| DPI & Traffic Identification | ✓ |
| Content Filtering | ✓ |
| Ad Blocking | ✓ |
| VPN & SD-WAN | |
| License-Free SD-WAN | ✓ |
| Site-to-Site VPN | IPsec ✓ OpenVPN ✓ |
| VPN Server | Teleport Zero-Configuration VPN ✓ WireGuard ✓ OpenVPN ✓ L2TP ✓ |
| VPN Client | OpenVPN ✓ WireGuard ✓ |
| Networking | |
| Dynamic Routing | OSPF ✓ |
| Advanced QoS | ✓ |
| Multicast DNS (mDNS) | ✓ |
| Advanced NAT | ✓ (SNAT / DNAT / Masquerade / NAT Pooling / 1-to-1 NAT) |
| Integrated RADIUS Server | ✓ |
| RADIUS over TLS (RadSec) | ✓ |
| LTE Backup Support | ✓ |
| Internet Quality Monitoring | ✓ |
| Policy-based Routing | ✓ |
| Custom DHCP Server | ✓ |
| IPv6 ISP Support | ✓ |
| IGMP Proxy | ✓ |
| Integrated WiFi | |
| WiFi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi 6) |
| Throughput | 5 GHz: 2.4 Gbps 2.4 GHz: 573.5 Mbps |
| MIMO | 5 GHz: 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) 2.4 GHz: 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) |
| Antenna Gain | 5 GHz: 5.15 dBi 2.4 GHz: 4 dBi |
| Max. TX Power | 5 GHz: 25 dBm 2.4 GHz: 22 dBm |
| Wireless Security | WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2/WPA3/PPSK) |
| Max. BSSIDs | 3 per Radio (Gateway Mode) 4 per Radio (AP Mode) |
| Antennas | (2) Internal 2.4G/5G WiFi dual-band antenna (1) Internal 2.4G single-band BT antenna |
| Supported Data Rates | 802.11a: 6–54 Mbps 802.11b: 1–11 Mbps 802.11g: 6–54 Mbps 802.11n: 6.5 Mbps – 300 Mbps (MCS0–MCS15, HT 20/40) 802.11ac (WiFi 5): 6.5 Mbps – 1.7 Gbps (MCS0–MCS9 NSS1/2, VHT 20/40/80/160) 802.11ax (WiFi 6): 7.3 Mbps – 2.4 Gbps (MCS0–MCS11 NSS1/2, HE 20/40/80/160) |
| Hardware | |
| Max. Power Consumption | 10W |
| Power Method | USB Type C (5V DC/3A) |
| Power Supply | USB Type C (5V DC/3A) (Adapter included) |
| Supported Voltage Range | 100–240V AC |
| Processor | Dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 at 1 GHz |
| System Memory | 1 GB |
| Weight | 302 g (10.7 oz) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| LCM Display | 0.96" status display |
| Management | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Button | (1) Factory-reset |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 45° C (14 to 113° F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| NDAA Compliant | ✓ |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, Anatel |
| Software | |
| VLAN | 802.1Q |
| Guest Traffic Isolation | ✓ |
| Application Requirements | UniFi Network Version 8.0.7 and later |
FAQs
Q: What is the Ubiquiti UX (UniFi Express) and how does it function?
A: The Ubiquiti UX (UniFi Express) is a compact cloud gateway that combines a WiFi 6 access point and UniFi Network controller in one device. It can power an entire small network or seamlessly mesh as part of a larger UniFi setup.
Q: What wireless and wired performance does the UX offer?
A: It delivers dual-band WiFi 6 (2×2 MU-MIMO), covering up to 140 m² (1,500 ft²) and supporting over 60 connected devices. It has one Gigabit RJ45 WAN port and one Gigabit RJ45 LAN port for wired connectivity.
Q: What security, VPN, and gateway features are built into the UX?
A: The UX includes a stateful Layer 7 firewall, DPI/traffic identification, content/ad filtering, VLAN segmentation, and offers license-free SD‑WAN and site-to-site VPN capabilities such as IPsec, OpenVPN, and Teleport.
Q: What is the hardware design and power setup of the UX?
A: The UX measures 98 × 98 × 30 mm, weighs 302 g, and is housed in a polycarbonate case. It features a 0.96″ LCM status display, is powered via USB-C (5V DC/3A), and consumes up to 10 W.
Q: How many devices can the UX manage and is it easy to expand?
A: In gateway mode, the UX can manage itself plus up to four additional UniFi Network devices. It supports seamless meshing as an access point, making it easy to expand coverage.
Resources
Guide: UniFi Network for Retail and Hospitality — MS Dist
Guide: Setting Up a Ubiquiti UniFi Network for a Small Office or Business — MS Dist