Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max)

The Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max) is a compact and powerful 2.5G cloud gateway built for high-performance networking in small to medium-sized businesses. As part of the UniFi Cloud Gateway series, the UCG-Max integrates robust routing, network security, and centralized UniFi OS application hosting into a single, space-efficient device.

At the heart of the UCG-Max is a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz, coupled with 2 GB DDR4 RAM. This combination ensures stable and efficient processing of both routing and management operations. The device is designed to support over 30 UniFi devices and up to 300 connected clients, making it suitable for multi-device environments such as retail branches, offices, and growing SMBs.

One of the UCG-Max’s standout features is its port configuration. It comes with five 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, one of which can be configured as a second WAN interface, supporting load balancing or failover. These multi-gig ports ensure faster throughput across the network and are ideal for modern high-speed client devices, switches, and APs. The gateway also includes a 512 GB NVMe SSD pre-installed for local storage of UniFi Protect video surveillance recordings—an excellent built-in solution for lightweight NVR functions.

Security is a major strength of the UCG-Max. It supports stateful firewalling, Layer 7 (application-aware) firewall policies, DPI (Deep Packet Inspection), zone-based firewalling, ad blocking, and advanced threat protection features like IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention System). With up to 2.3 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput, it provides real-time protection against network threats without compromising speed.

The device is powered via USB-C (adapter included), keeping cable requirements simple. It has a 0.96" status display for at-a-glance system information, including CPU usage, memory, connectivity, and UniFi OS status. Its silent, fanless design makes it a good fit for desks, shelves, or wall-mounted installations where space and noise are concerns.

As a UniFi OS Console, the UCG-Max can run the full suite of UniFi applications, including UniFi Network (for routing and switching), UniFi Protect (for video surveillance), UniFi Talk (VoIP), UniFi Access (door access control), and UniFi Connect (digital signage and IoT). All management is centralized under one intuitive web or mobile dashboard, simplifying network control for IT admins and installers.

In summary, the UniFi Cloud Gateway Max (UCG-Max) is a powerful all-in-one solution that combines secure routing, advanced network controls, multi-gig performance, and NVR storage in a compact design. It's a future-ready investment for businesses seeking reliability, speed, and central management under the trusted UniFi ecosystem