Product Overview
The **UniFi Gateway Max (UXG‑Max)** is Ubiquiti’s high-performance desktop security gateway. It offers five 2.5 GbE ports (1 WAN + 4 LAN, of which one is remappable), a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU at 1.5 GHz, 2 GB DDR4 RAM, powered via USB‑C. Designed for small-to-medium networks, it delivers up to 1.5 Gbps IPS/IDS throughput and seamless Redux with a UniFi Controller.
Main Features
- Five 2.5 GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports — 1 WAN, 4 LAN (one remappable) for multigig connectivity and flexible WAN options ([turn0search2])
- Quad-core ARM Cortex‑A53 CPU @1.5 GHz with 2 GB DDR4 RAM — optimized for high throughput and VPN processing ([turn0search2])
- Hardware IDS/IPS with CyberSecure—achieves up to **1.5 Gbps with—Faster with field reports closer to 2.3 Gbps under some conditions** ([turn0search2])
- Comprehensive security stack: application-aware firewall, DPI, content/ad filtering, OSPF, multist WAN load balancing, VLAN, integrated RADIUS, SD‑WAN VPN (WireGuard, IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP, Teleport) ([turn0search2])
- USB‑C powered (5 V/3 A); low-power desktop footprint, minimal noise (~9.6 W max) ([turn0search2])
- Managed via UniFi Network Controller (requires Cloud Key / UDM / self-hosted); not standalone—gateway-only (no built-in controller) ([turn0reddit15])
Specifications at a Glance
| CPU / Memory | Quad-core ARM Cortex‑A53 @1.5 GHz; 2 GB DDR4 RAM |
|---|---|
| Ports | (1) WAN + (4) LAN @ up to 2.5 GbE; one remappable LAN/WAN |
| Security Throughput | IDS/IPS: ~1.5 Gbps (iPerf3 over DHCP); real-world routing ~2.3 Gbps. VPN WireGuard performance: ~500 Mbps typical ([turn0reddit15], [turn0reddit14]) |
| Features | application firewall, content/country/domain filtering, DPI, QoS, OSPF, SD-WAN, Teleport |
| Power & Cooling | USB‑C (5 V/3 A); ~9.6 W max; fanless desktop form factor |
| Dimensions / Weight | 141.8×127.6×30 mm; 520 g |
| Environment / Certifications | −10 °C to 40 °C; IK04 impact resistant; CE, FCC, IC, NDAA |
| Requirements | UniFi Network v8.1.113+ and external controller for adoption |
Ideal for modern small office or advanced home networks with multigig infrastructure, advanced firewall needs, and integrated VPN services—provided a UniFi controller is available.
