Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra
UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra – Compact Gateway with UniFi Network Management and Multi-WAN Support
The UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra is a compact and powerful gateway that runs the UniFi Network application, delivering full-stack network management in a space-efficient, silent design.
Capable of supporting 30+ UniFi Network devices and over 300 clients, it’s ideal for small business networks, branch office deployments, advanced home setups, and managed service installations where reliability and control are key.
With 1 Gbps routing performance when using the built-in intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), it provides high-speed connectivity with added security. Multi-WAN load balancing ensures stable, resilient internet access - perfect for environments where uptime matters. The integrated 0.96" LCM display offers at-a-glance system visibility, and USB-C power with included adapter makes setup simple and flexible.
Tech Specs
Click here for the UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Dimensions | 141.8 x 127.6 x 30 mm (5.6 x 5 x 1.2") |
| UniFi Application Suite | Network ✓ |
| Managed UniFi Devices | 30+ |
| Simultaneous Users Connected | 300+ |
| Max. WAN Port Count | 4 |
| Default WAN Ports | (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 |
| Port Layout |
1 GbE RJ45: 4 (1G/100M/10M) 2.5 GbE RJ45: 1 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 1 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Security | |
| Stateful Firewall | ✓ |
| Application-Aware Layer 7 Firewall | ✓ |
| DPI & Traffic Identification | ✓ |
| Zone-Based Firewall | ✓ Advanced Filtering (Regions, Domains, Apps) |
| Content Filtering | ✓ |
| Intrusion Prevention (IPS/IDS) | ✓ |
| Ad Blocking | ✓ |
| IDS/IPS Signatures | 55,000+ with CyberSecure |
| VLAN/Subnet-based Segmentation | ✓ |
| VPN & SD-WAN | |
| License-Free SD-WAN | ✓ |
| Site-to-Site VPN | Site Magic ✓ |
| IPsec | ✓ |
| OpenVPN | ✓ |
| VPN Server |
Identity Endpoint One-Click VPN ✓ Teleport Zero-Configuration VPN ✓ WireGuard ✓ OpenVPN ✓ L2TP ✓ |
| VPN Client |
OpenVPN ✓ WireGuard ✓ |
| Networking | |
| Multi-WAN Load Balancing | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ |
| MAC Address Table Size | 2,000 |
| Policy-based Routing | ✓ |
| Custom DHCP Server | ✓ |
| IPv6 ISP Support | ✓ |
| IGMP Proxy | ✓ |
| Hardware | |
| Max. Power Consumption | 6.2W |
| 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 | Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| System Memory | 3 GB |
| On-board Storage | 16 GB |
| Weight | 520 g (1.1 lb) |
| Enclosure Material | Polycarbonate |
| LCM Display | 0.96" status display |
| Management | Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| LEDs | Ethernet ✓ |
| Button | (1) Factory-reset |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 40° C (14 to 104° F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% noncondensing |
| NDAA Compliant | ✓ |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, Anatel, SRRC |
| Software | |
| Application Requirements |
Mobile App: UniFi iOS™: Version 10.12.0 and later UniFi Android™: Version 10.11.2 and later |
FAQs
Q: How many devices can the UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra support?
A: It can manage over 30 UniFi Network devices and more than 300 client devices.
Q: Does the UCG-Ultra support multiple internet connections?
A: Yes, it includes multi-WAN load balancing to manage traffic across two or more internet connections.
Q: What is the maximum routing performance with IPS enabled?
A: The UCG-Ultra supports up to 1 Gbps routing throughput with intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) enabled.
Q: What UniFi application does the UCG-Ultra run?
A: It runs UniFi Network, which provides full-stack management for UniFi switches, access points, and gateways.
Q: How is the UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra powered?
A: It is powered via USB-C. A compatible 5V DC, 3A power adapter is included in the box.
Q: What is the display on the front used for?
A: The integrated 0.96" LCM display shows key system and network status at a glance, such as connectivity and alerts.