Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra

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Router Type:: Prosumer-Business
Device Limit:: 300+ clients, 30+ UniFi devices
QoS/Traffic Shaping:: Yes

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Manufacturer: Ubiquiti Last updated: 2026-09-15

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Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra Review

Looking for the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra and what it can manage? It's Ubiquiti's compact entry-level UniFi OS gateway with no WiFi radio.

We'd recommend the Cloud Gateway Ultra for anyone starting a UniFi network who wants the full UniFi OS console (network, protect, access) in a compact box, pairing it with separate UniFi access points for WiFi.

UniFi OS Console

The Ultra runs the full UniFi OS software stack, letting it manage UniFi switches, access points, cameras, and more from one console, with 1 Gbps IPS threat management built in.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

UniFi ecosystem starters wanting a compact gateway
Homes/small offices pairing it with separate UniFi APs

Not for

Buyers wanting built-in WiFi
Networks needing 10G routing throughput

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Ubiquiti
Model Number	UCG-Ultra

Wireless

Router Type	Prosumer-Business

Connectivity

Special Features	1 Gbps IPS/IDS routing, multi-WAN load balancing, runs UniFi OS console for network management

Form and topology

Device Type	Standalone Router

Wired networking

WAN Port Speed	2.5GbE
Max LAN Port Speed	1GbE
LAN Port Count	4 ports

Hardware

CPU Cores	4 cores
CPU Clock	1.5 GHz
RAM	3072 MB
Flash Storage	16384 MB
PoE Powered	No

Coverage and capacity

Max Client Devices	300 devices

Security and software

VLAN Support	Yes

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (Gateway/No WiFi Radio/Compact/UniFi OS/1Gbps IPS)?

The Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (Gateway/No WiFi Radio/Compact/UniFi OS/1Gbps IPS) is a router from Ubiquiti. Key specs: Price (USD) 129, Router Type Prosumer-Business, Device Limit 30+ UniFi devices, 300+ clients, VLAN Support true, QoS/Traffic Shaping Yes.

Who is the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (Gateway/No WiFi Radio/Compact/UniFi OS/1Gbps IPS) best suited to?

Best suited to: UniFi ecosystem starters wanting a compact gateway; Homes/small offices pairing it with separate UniFi APs.

What are the drawbacks of the Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (Gateway/No WiFi Radio/Compact/UniFi OS/1Gbps IPS)?

Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting built-in WiFi; Networks needing 10G routing throughput.