Your UniFi Gateway for Full Gigabit Internet
No more compromises! The UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite) is the answer to the question of a powerful Router that fully utilizes your Gigabit line without breaking a sweat. Unlike its predecessor, the USG, performance here doesn't drop as soon as you activate important security functions like Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Prevention (IPS). You get full speed and maximum security – a combination that is unmatched in this price range. It is the heart of a modern and secure Network.
Compact Power: The Perfect USG Replacement
You love your UniFi setup, but the old UniFi Security Gateway (USG) is slowly becoming a bottleneck? The UXG-Lite is the logical and powerful successor. With its 1 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM, it offers up to a 10-fold increase in routing performance. Despite this power, it is incredibly compact, absolutely silent, and consumes very little power. It is the ideal, inconspicuous guardian for your home or small office Network and integrates seamlessly into your Ubiquiti powered infrastructure.
Security Without Compromise: IDS/IPS Without Performance Loss
Activate all the protection features you need. The UXG-Lite offers a comprehensive suite of security tools: an application-aware firewall (Layer 7), signature-based threat detection, content filtering by country or domain, and much more. The decisive advantage: Even with full utilization of these features, the Gateway delivers a stable throughput of 1 Gbit/s. This way, you effectively protect your LAN, which you distribute via a downstream Ethernet Switch, from internet threats without sacrificing your speed.
Easy Setup and Seamless UniFi Integration
The UXG-Lite is designed as a pure Gateway and requires an external UniFi Network Controller (e.g., on a Cloud Key or your own server) for management. Initial setup is done in minutes thanks to Bluetooth and the UniFi Network Mobile App. Once 'adopted', it integrates perfectly into your central management dashboard. Here you configure VLANs, set up secure VPN tunnels with WireGuard, or create detailed firewall rules – all via an intuitive and unified interface.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Full Gigabit throughput even with Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS) activated.
- Pro: Extremely compact, fanless, and thus silent design.
- Pro: Very low power consumption of under 4 watts.
- Pro: Perfect integration into the UniFi ecosystem for central management.
- Pro: Support for modern VPN protocols like WireGuard and Zero-Config Teleport VPN.
- Note: Has only one WAN and one LAN port, which limits dual-WAN configurations (without Accessories).
- Note: OpenVPN protocol performance is very low and outdated.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | Ubiquiti |
| Model: | UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite) |
| EAN: | 0810084692042 |
| Product Type: | Security Gateway / Router |
| Processor: | Dual-Core ARM® Cortex®-A53 |
| Clock Frequency: | 1 GHz |
| RAM: | 1 GB DDR3L SDRAM |
| Routing Performance: | Up to 10x faster than UniFi Security Gateway (USG) |
| IDS/IPS Throughput: | Up to 1 Gbit/s |
| VPN Performance (WireGuard): | approx. 99 Mbit/s |
| VPN Performance (OpenVPN): | approx. 9 - 24 Mbit/s |
| VPN Performance (IPsec): | approx. 43 Mbit/s |
| VPN Performance (L2TP): | approx. 19 Mbit/s |
| WAN Port: | 1x 1-Gbit/s-RJ45-Port |
| LAN Port: | 1x 1-Gbit/s-RJ45-Port |
| Management Interface: | Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.1 (for initial setup) |
| Data Link Protocols: | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Failover Support: | Yes, via optional UniFi 4G Backup accessory |
| Firewall: | Full Stateful Firewall, Application-aware Firewall (Layer 7) |
| Intrusion Detection/Prevention: | Signature-based IPS/IDS Threat Detection |
| Content Filtering: | By Content, Country, Domain, and Advertisements |
| VPN Server Protocols: | WireGuard, L2TP, OpenVPN, Teleport VPN |
| VPN Client Protocols: | OpenVPN, WireGuard |
| Site-to-Site VPN: | IPsec, OpenVPN |
| Network Features: | VLAN, Policy-Based Routing, DHCP Server/Relay, IGMP Proxy, IPv6, QoS, SD-WAN |
| Dimensions (W x D x H): | 98 x 98 x 30 mm |
| Weight: | 320 g |
| Housing Material: | Polycarbonate |
| Cooling: | Passive (fanless) |
| Operating Temperature: | -10 °C to 40 °C |
| Operating Humidity: | 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) |
| Power Connector: | USB-C |
| Power Adapter (included): | 5V, 3A USB-C Power Adapter |
| Maximum Power Consumption: | 3.83 W |
| Typical Power Consumption (Idle): | approx. 1.6 - 2 W |
| Heat Dissipation: | 13 BTU/hr |
| Certificates: | CE, FCC, IC |
| Management Requirement: | UniFi Network Application (Version 8.0.7 or newer) |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite) |
| 1 x 5V, 3A USB-C Power Adapter |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a UniFi Cloud Key for the UXG-Lite?
Yes, or an alternative. The UXG-Lite does not have an integrated UniFi Network Controller. You must run the controller software on a UniFi Cloud Key, your own server, or via official UniFi Hosting to configure and manage the gateway and your Network.
Can the UXG-Lite fully utilize a Gigabit internet connection?
Yes, for pure routing and even with activated security features like IDS/IPS, the UXG-Lite can handle a Gigabit connection without speed loss. However, performance with VPN usage is significantly lower, which is common for many Network devices.
Is the UniFi Gateway Lite a good replacement for the old USG?
Yes, for most use cases, it is a direct and significantly more powerful replacement. It offers massively improved performance for security features, but in return has one less physical port compared to the older UniFi Gateway.
Does the UXG-Lite support Multi-Gig internet (e.g., 2.5 Gbit/s)?
No, the ports of the UXG-Lite are limited to 1 Gbit/s. For faster internet connections, a higher-end model like the UXG-Pro is required to manage your Network effectively.
How is the UXG-Lite set up?
The initial setup is easiest via the UniFi Network Mobile App via Bluetooth. Alternatively, it can be adopted into an existing UniFi Controller via a computer on the same Network.
Can I set up a guest WiFi with the UXG-Lite?
Yes, but not alone. You can create an isolated guest Network (VLAN) in the UniFi Controller, which then needs to be broadcast by a separate UniFi Access Point, as the UXG-Lite itself does not have WiFi capabilities.
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