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Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 2.0 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 1.2 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 850 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 250000
  • New Sessions/sec: 12000
  • Interfaces: 4x GbE RJ45 (WAN/LAN) + 1x SFP+ Fiber Port + PoE Input
  • Form Factor: Compact Rackmount-ready

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Cloud-native management integrated with UniFi Dashboard; Fiber connectivity support for high-speed WAN links; Seamless ecosystem integration with UniFi switches, APs, and cameras; Affordable SMB/enterprise entry-point gateway; Automatic cloud updates and remote management
  • ✘ Cons: Performance limited vs. dedicated firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet FortiGate); Cloud dependency creates single point of failure; limited local failover capabilities; lacks advanced threat prevention & DPI features; not suitable for high-throughput >5 Gbps deployments; basic IPsec VPN vs. enterprise alternatives
  • Est. Price: $199 - $449

Compare Against

Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
Palo Alto Networks ION 3200H-C5G-WW
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: 5G Cellular Gateway / SD-WAN Branch
  • Cellular Connectivity: 5G NR (FR1), LTE, 3G fallback
  • Broadband Interfaces: 2u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet (WAN)
  • LAN Interfaces: 4u00d7 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Management Port: 1u00d7 10/100 Ethernet
  • Throughput (5G): Up to 1 Gbps (5G downlink dependent on carrier)
  • Max Concurrent Sessions: 250,000+
  • Form Factor: Desktop/Rack-mountable
  • Dimensions: 430 u00d7 258 u00d7 44 mm
  • Weight: ~2.3 kg
  • Power Consumption: 90-150W
  • PoE Support: No
  • SD-WAN Features: Multi-WAN load balancing, failover, dynamic path selection

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Dual WAN with 5G cellular provides automatic failover; Native SD-WAN simplifies branch connectivity; Compact form factor suitable for small offices; Supports multiple carriers with fallback; Enterprise-class security and DPI capabilities
  • ✘ Cons: Higher initial capital cost compared to traditional broadband-only gateways; 5G coverage varies by region and carrier; Requires separate cellular contract/SIM; Limited to Gigabit Ethernet speeds on wired interfaces; May require professional installation and configuration
  • Est. Price: $4,500 - $6,500

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