The Ubiquiti Gateway Max (UXG-Max) is a compact UniFi gateway for small-to-medium sites that need multi-WAN capability, 2.5 GbE connectivity, and up to 1.5 Gbps routing with IDS/IPS.
Recommended For
- Small offices and home labs already using UniFi access points or switches that want a separate gateway managed through an existing Cloud Key, hosted controller, or UniFi Network Server.
- Small sites with multi-gig internet and compatible 2.5 GbE equipment that want a compact gateway with intrusion detection and prevention; Ubiquiti lists up to 2.3 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput.
- Network administrators managing multiple small UniFi sites who want an independent gateway with features such as multi-WAN load balancing, site-to-site VPN, and centralized UniFi Network management.
- Home-lab users who want 2.5 GbE gateway ports for a multi-gig modem, switch, or NAS network and are comfortable managing UniFi devices through a separate controller.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- A home or small office upgrading to multi-gig internet uses the UXG-Max as its gateway and connects compatible 2.5 GbE devices directly; this can reduce the gateway’s wired links as a bottleneck, though the internet plan and connected devices still determine actual speeds.
- A household or small office with unreliable primary internet adds a second ISP, such as a mobile or fixed-wireless connection, for WAN failover; when configured, the backup connection can keep users online during an outage and switch back when the primary service returns.
- A UniFi user who already runs a CloudKey or hosted/self-managed UniFi Network application can add or upgrade the gateway without moving network management onto the gateway itself; the UXG-Max handles routing while the separate controller continues managing the UniFi network.
- A small site that wants threat inspection alongside faster-than-gigabit internet can enable UniFi IDS/IPS while using the gateway; if the connection routinely exceeds the gateway’s inspected-routing capacity, users may need to choose between maximum throughput and the enabled inspection settings.
- A home or small office with guest and IoT devices can use UniFi VLAN-based network segmentation to keep those devices on separate subnets; the gateway provides the routing and firewall controls, while UniFi access points and switches provide the connected network.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Wired network gateway use at small-to-medium sites, with Ethernet connectivity and firewall functionality |
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| Ports And Connectivity | 8 RJ45 Ethernet ports, listed as 1GbE; compatible with a modem |
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| Throughput And Sessions | 5 Gbps throughput with support for 2,000 simultaneous sessions |
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| Memory And Operating System | 2,000 MB of installed RAM; runs UniFi OS |
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| Power And Form Factor | USB-C powered with adapter included; desktop form factor |
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| Dimensions And Weight | 5 × 5.6 × 1.2 inches; weighs 1.15 pounds |
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| Security And Management | Security updates available; app-based control |
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| Model Identifiers | Ubiquiti Networks Gateway Max, model UXG-Max; FCC ID SWX-UXGM |
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