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Tom Hildebrand

Introducing UniFi 5G Backup

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What if your UniFi Gateway already had 5G support, just waiting for the right moment to activate? With UniFi 5G Backup, that idea becomes reality in seconds, bringing effortless resilience to modern networks.

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Instant 5G Activation for Any UniFi Gateway

UniFi 5G Backup transforms your existing gateway into a dual connectivity powerhouse without complex setup or hardware replacement. Simply connect it to any switch port and your network is ready for backup connectivity almost immediately.

  • Works with any UniFi gateway through a standard PoE connection
  • Instant adoption into your existing UniFi environment
  • No complicated configuration or downtime
  • Seamless integration with current infrastructure
Plug and play PoE integration enables immediate 5G failover capability without network redesign.

Built for Strong, Flexible Signal Performance

Designed with a high performance antenna, UniFi 5G Backup ensures reliable connectivity by letting you position it where signal strength is optimal. This flexibility translates directly into better uptime and higher performance.

  • Optimized antenna design for stronger signal reception
  • Flexible placement wherever coverage is best
  • Improved network reliability for critical traffic
  • Ideal for both wall and table/shelf mounting
Placement flexibility with a powerful antenna design to maximize signal integrity and throughput.

Carrier Freedom with Unlocked Connectivity

UniFi 5G Backup gives you the freedom to choose the carrier and plan that works best for your deployment, avoiding lock in and maximizing flexibility.

  • Fully unlocked for any compatible carrier with SIM and eSIM support
  • Choose the best data plan for your region, including data plans from Site Manager in the US
  • Adapt easily to changing provider plans and coverage
  • Pick the best provider for you, wherever you install UniFi 5G Backup
Carrier agnostic design ensures deployment flexibility across global LTE and 5G networks.

Full Control with UniFi Network 10

With UniFi Network 10, you are not just adding backup connectivity, you are defining exactly how and when it operates. Control is precise, intuitive, and powerful.

  • Customize failover behavior to match business needs
  • Define when 5G backup activates and for which networks or clients
  • Manage traffic routing intelligently
  • Unified control of all WANs within the UniFi interface
Advanced failover logic and traffic policies are centrally managed through a single control plane.

High Availability at an Unmatched Price

Enterprise level resilience no longer requires a large investment. UniFi 5G Backup delivers powerful functionality at a price point that makes always on networking accessible.

  • Only $99 to add 5G Backup to any UniFI network
  • Low cost entry into high availability networking
  • Ideal for small business and enterprise alike
  • Exceptional value within the UniFi ecosystem
Enterprise grade redundancy with reliable RedCap performance at a fraction of traditional solutions.

UniFi 5G Backup makes always on networking simple, powerful, and accessible to everyone.