How is this SO CHEAP? - Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Fiber
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The video opens with context about the growing availability of multi-gigabit internet speeds and the need for a router that can actually utilize those speeds across all devices. The presenter introduces the Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Fiber as a contender that promises to handle 2.5 to 10 gigabit connections and to pass that throughput to the rest of the home network. He contrasts it with existing options, highlighting its form factor, front display, and the impressive rear port bay that includes multiple 2.5 Gb and 10 Gb interfaces, plus SFP+ WAN and LAN options. The unboxing reveals thoughtful packaging elements like a longer international power cable setup and a modular approach to mounting, albeit with a separate M.2 storage tray that isn’t included by default. The discussion shifts to initial impressions of the hardware's build quality, cooling, and the potential for future storage expansion, while noting the tradeoffs of price and storage options. The host emphasizes that the device can run UniFi apps, manage IPS and IDS at higher throughputs, and still leave headroom for other UniFi devices, which sets the stage for a deeper performance test later in the video.
Topics · networking equipment · hardware reviews · home networking · unifi · internet infrastructure
Questions answered
- What makes the Cloud Gateway Fiber a strong value against the Dream Machine Pro?
- The Cloud Gateway Fiber offers full 10 Gb routing with IPS and IDS support at up to 5 Gb, a 30 W PoE budget, M.2 storage options, and multiple 10 Gb/SFP ports at a lower price point than the Dream Machine Pro, while also including flexible power and mounting options.
- Can the Cloud Gateway Fiber handle a fully loaded UniFi environment?
- Yes, it is rated to manage 50 plus UniFi devices and 500 plus active clients, with room for many cameras, APs, and switches, depending on configuration.
- What storage options exist for the device and how do you add them?
- Storage can be added via an M.2 slot using a tray that is sold separately for around $19, with 1 TB or 2 TB pre-installed options also offered.