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Gateways & Routers

UniFi Cloud Gateways and Dream Machines — the brains of every UniFi network. Compare IPS throughput, WAN port speeds, and Protect storage across the full lineup.

Which UniFi Gateways & Routers should I buy?

Three gateways cover most builds. The Cloud Gateway Ultra ($129, fanless, 2.5 GbE WAN, 1 Gbps IPS) is the modular pick for most small networks. The Dream Router ($199, Wi-Fi 6, 128 GB Protect SSD) puts router, Wi-Fi, and cameras in one box. The rackmount UDM-Pro ($379, 10G, 3.5 Gbps IPS, Protect NVR bay) wins on throughput, 10G, or a scaling camera NVR.

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  • UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra
    $129 MSRP

    UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra

    The cheapest modern UniFi gateway, and the right answer for most small networks. 1 Gbps of IPS routing and a 2.5 GbE WAN in a fanless puck — but no built-in switch ports beyond four, and no Protect storage.

    Best forSmall homes and offices on gigabit or 2.5G internet that already have (or will add) a separate UniFi switch.
  • UniFi Dream Router
    $199 MSRP

    UniFi Dream Router

    An all-in-one: gateway, Wi-Fi 6 AP, a 5-port switch with PoE, and a UniFi Protect NVR in one desktop box. Convenient for a first UniFi network, but every subsystem is entry-level and it tops out at 150+ clients.

    Best forFirst-time UniFi buyers who want one box to do everything in a small home, including a few Protect cameras.
  • UniFi Dream Machine Pro gateway
    $379 MSRP

    UniFi Dream Machine Pro

    The rackmount workhorse. An 8-port gigabit switch, a 10G SFP+ WAN and LAN, a 3.5" Protect HDD bay, and 3.5 Gbps of IPS — the most capable gateway here by a wide margin, if you have a rack for it.

    Best forLarger homes, prosumer setups, and small businesses with a rack that need high IPS throughput and an integrated Protect NVR.