Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra)

I already had a couple of Ubiquiti access points, so it made sense to get a Ubiquiti gateway. I like that this one is fast, affordable, and hosts the Network app. (I used to run the Network app on an old laptop, and I'm really not going to miss that machine.)Setting up the gateway took longer than I expected, but it went pretty smoothly once I learned to navigate the app and find the settings I needed. I'm somewhat of a networking expert, but this was my first time setting up this brand of gateway, and some of the settings are buried in non-obvious places. The UI includes a huge number of settings to play with, and provides a ton of useful data. I can now troubleshoot and configure my network in all sorts of ways I could never do with my old router!Learning how to configure this thing takes an investment of time, but it's worth it. It's definitely not plug-and-play! It's a great gateway for small businesses or large homes, but only if there's someone willing to dedicate time to getting it set up correctly.

Originally had a USG-3P Security Gateway, UC-CK Cloud Key and a UAP-AC-Pro. Everything was bought in 2016-2017. Easy to set up with no problems over the years except for the Cloud Key dying seven years later (everything else still worked). Bought another one, put in the memory card and it was back up and running.Recently bought a new cable modem and decided to upgrade the other equipment. It was easy to set up. Saved the 3P settings on a USB, connected a laptop and started the setup. Restored my settings (Systems->Settings->Backups), system rebooted and everything is working. I do have an odd problem with my access point that existed before the upgrade. It doesn't show that it's online, but it works. It'll get replaced shortly.

We've had Ubiquiti networking pieces for a while now. It started with a couple AP's managed via a Raspberry PI, added an EdgerouterX when a prior Security Gateway turned out to be not so secure. With a local available upgrade to gigabit internet service, it's again time to upgrade for the higher throughput, plus this cloud gateway ultra bundles Unify the management tasks with some security functions the EdgerouterX isn't quite as good at.Instant plusses include no-subscription access to a listing of known-bad sites to block, with a few levels of filtering available. It also supports VLANs natively, a nice feature that lets me segregate business, entertainment, and guest access pretty easily. The Unify console manages more than enough Ubiquiti devices to support our SOHO operations with two separate professional service businesses operating out of our home. The capabilities list includes multiple options for VPN access, which when paired with the VLAN capabilities completely isolates the two businesses and the rest of our home needs. Al in a compact and low-power package that lives in my server closet.I'm still learning all the capabilities, but plenty of info and support is available through Ubiquiti's own support resources and a fairly robust online user support base. So far I'm pleased with how it's working and how easy it is to configure.If you are working on a system that demands security and performance well beyond what my ISP describes as, [cough], "robust", but don't care to go all the way to a Meraki or similar with a subscription model, this may be the answer for you. At barely over $100, it's a fraction of the cost of those Cisco options even without the subscription costs added on. After some of the hard-coded backdoor access options revealed in our last 'security' gateway, I'm a little skittish about a few of the other mid-grade pro-sumer options available now. After a few years with the Edgerouter, I'm pretty comfortable staying in the Ubiquiti product family, especially with being able to consolidate so many functions into the one little package.Are you looking for a more secure and comprehensive upgrade from typical consume routers and wifi products? Got a range of user access needs? Got a small to medium business where you want to closely maintain user access and security for both staff and guests? This may be your answer. It has been for us so far.

Best bang for your bucks. Makes life easy! Makes network segmentation easy. Great features. Can be pared with a layer 2 vlan aware switch. I'm getting another one!

Amazing, like all Unifi products! I have also bought into the ecosystem and love it, so definitely biased. A great entry price if you're looking into unifi

Awesome router/firewall. Once you get into the Unifi world you can do a lot with these things. Not really for a beginner though.

Mixed feelings. It is easy to setup, but getting to some of the more complex routing has a sharp learning curve. I still haven't been able to get my Cisco based VoIP devices to work through this router.

10 out a 10 great product.