Ubiquiti UCG-ULTRA UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra with 1 Gbps IPS

Ubiquiti UCG-ULTRA UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra with 1 Gbps IPS

The Ubiquiti UCG-ULTRA is a compact cloud gateway engineered for comprehensive network security and multi-WAN management in small to medium business and advanced home environments. Supporting up to 30+ UniFi devices and 300+ simultaneous client connections, this gateway delivers enterprise-grade routing with 1 Gbps intrusion prevention system (IPS) throughput—maintaining full network performance even with advanced security features enabled. Built around a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.5 GHz with 3GB system memory, the UCG-ULTRA handles stateful firewall inspection, application-aware Layer 7 filtering, and deep packet inspection without performance degradation.

The gateway features four Gigabit Ethernet ports plus one 2.5 GbE port configurable as WAN or LAN, enabling flexible multi-WAN load balancing and failover configurations across cable, fiber, and LTE backup connections. Advanced security capabilities include 55,000+ IDS/IPS signatures (with CyberSecure subscription), zone-based firewall with geographic and domain filtering, content filtering, and ad blocking. VPN functionality encompasses site-to-site connectivity via Site Magic, IPsec, and OpenVPN, plus client access through Identity Endpoint one-click VPN, Teleport zero-configuration VPN, WireGuard, OpenVPN, and L2TP protocols. The integrated 0.96-inch status display provides at-a-glance network health monitoring, while NDAA compliance certification ensures federal procurement eligibility.

Key Features:

• 1 Gbps IPS Throughput: Maintains full gigabit routing performance with intrusion prevention enabled; eliminates the performance penalty typical of security-focused gateways and ensures wire-speed protection against network threats.
• Multi-WAN Load Balancing: Supports up to 4 WAN connections with intelligent failover and traffic distribution; combines multiple internet links (cable, fiber, DSL, LTE) for increased bandwidth and uninterrupted connectivity during ISP outages.
• 55,000+ IPS/IDS Signatures: Provides comprehensive threat detection through continuously updated signature database (CyberSecure subscription); identifies and blocks exploits, malware, command-and-control traffic, and zero-day vulnerabilities in real-time.
• 2.5 GbE Uplink Port: Accommodates next-generation fiber and cable internet services exceeding 1 Gbps; future-proofs WAN connectivity for multi-gigabit ISP upgrades without gateway replacement.
• License-Free SD-WAN: Enables intelligent traffic steering across multiple WAN links without recurring licensing costs; optimizes application performance by routing latency-sensitive traffic (VoIP, video conferencing) through best-performing connections.
• Comprehensive VPN Suite: Supports Site Magic automated site-to-site VPN, Teleport zero-config remote access, WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, and L2TP; accommodates diverse VPN requirements from branch office connectivity to mobile workforce access.
• Application-Aware Layer 7 Firewall: Identifies and controls traffic by application signature rather than just port/protocol; creates granular policies blocking specific cloud services, social media platforms, or streaming applications regardless of port usage.
• NDAA Compliance Certified: Meets National Defense Authorization Act requirements for federal government procurement; satisfies security compliance mandates for defense contractors and critical infrastructure deployments.