26 February 2025

Tom Hildebrand

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Introducing All-New 10 Gigabit UniFi Cloud Gateways

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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news for UniFi enthusiasts and anyone looking to supercharge their network setup. Today, we’re announcing three all-new 10-gigabit UniFi Cloud Gateways designed to bring even more power, flexibility, and simplicity to your UniFi Network experience.

Dream Router 7 (UDR7)

Meet the successor to the popular Dream Router, keeping the same form factor but with a significant performance and connectivity boost. The UDR7 can seamlessly run all UniFi applications at once and boasts:

  • An LCM status screen for at-a-glance updates
  • A 2.5 GbE switch with a PoE port and an SFP+ port for WAN or LAN connectivity.
  • SD-Card storage for Protect and other UniFi applications.
  • An integrated power supply
  • A super-antenna system for high-performance WiFi

With 6-stream 6GHz WiFi 7 performance and full 10 Gigabit support, the UDR7 is perfect for the networks of today and tomorrow. This is a perfect solution for a small branch office, coffee shop, or even for fiber ISPs looking for a perfect residential/SMB routing and Wi-Fi solution.

Cloud Gateway Fiber (UCG Fiber)

Next on our list is the Cloud Gateway Fiber, which takes our UCG lineup to the next level. It expands on our popular UCG Max, adding two SFP+ ports and a 10 GbE ethernet port into one compact device. Not only is this gateway ready for the full suite of UniFi applications, it also features:

  • A PoE+ capable 2.5GbE switch for adding an AP, camera, or any other UniFi device.
  • M.2 NVMe storage support for ultra smooth Protect performance.
  • Dream Machine Pro–like routing performance without a rack.

If you’re seeking incredible 10G performance without sacrificing space or style, the UCG Fiber is your next go-to solution.

Express 7

Finally, we have the Express 7, offering an incredible blend of installation flexibility and performance in an ultra compact size. Not only does this powerhouse run UniFi Network, like the first Express, it can:

  • Serve as a Cloud Gateway, providing routing and management for the rest of your network’s UniFi APs and switches.
  • Be adopted as a wired AP; if your network outgrows a single Express 7 setup, you can keep using it as a high performance desktop AP.
  • Extend coverage as a mesh AP, just power via USB-C.

Whether you are a home user, just getting started with UniFi, or a business that wants a UniFi cloud gateway that will grow with their needs, Express 7 is an excellent first step.

Built for UniFi Network 9.0

All three of these gateways take full advantage of UniFi Network 9.0, delivering industry-leading enterprise features such as:

  • An Advanced Zone-Based Firewall engine making firewall configuration both easier and more powerful than ever before.
  • Cybersecure, powered by Proofpoint expert researchers. This optional subscription supercharges our Intrusion Prevention system with the latest possible signatures around the clock.
  • Site-Magic SD-WAN, enabling seamless interconnectivity across 1,000+ sites with an incredibly simple setup.

If you’re looking for a performant, highly secure, and scalable network that will grow with your business and with your WAN connectivity needs, these new gateways are built for you.

Ready to experience the next generation of UniFi Cloud Gateways? Learn More about the Dream Router 7, Cloud Gateway Fiber, and Express 7—your leap forward in high-performance networking.

Summary

UDR7
Dream Router 7
(UDR7)
UX7
UniFi Express 7
(UX7)
UCG Ultra
Cloud Gateway Fiber
(UCG Fiber)
UniFi Application Suite Includes full UniFi application suite for device management Network Includes full UniFi application suite for device management
Managed UniFi Devices 30+ 30 50+
WiFi Integrated 6-stream WiFi 7 AP with 6 GHz support Integrated 6-stream WiFi 7 with 6 GHz support No built-in WiFi
Default WAN Ports (1) 10G SFP+
(1) 2.5 GbE RJ45
(1) 10 GbE RJ45 (1) 10G SFP+
(1) 10 GbE RJ45
LAN Ports (3) 2.5 GbE RJ45 including (1) PoE (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45 LAN port to extend network (1) 10G SFP+
(4) 2.5 GbE RJ45 including (1) PoE+ port
Form Factor Desktop Compact Desktop Compact Desktop
Max Clients 300+ 300 500+
IDS/IPS Throughput 2.3 Gbps 2.3 Gbps 5 Gbps
Best Use Case Small spaces needing multi-application support and a 10G connection for LAN or WAN Small spaces needing a gateway/AP or a tabletop AP Larger networks needing additional storage and 10G ports for WAN or LAN