Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway Max (UXG‑Max)

The UniFi Gateway Max (UXG-Max) is a compact, 2.5 GbE next-gen UniFi security router with IDS/IPS, advanced VPN, Layer 7 filtering, and cloud-based management. Ideal for advanced home or business networks needing top-tier throughput and flexibility. Here are the detailed specifications for the UniFi Gateway Max (UXG‑Max), �� Overview & Hardware Form Factor: Compact, desktop polycarbonate chassis Dimensions: 141.8 × 127.6 × 30 mm (5.6 × 5 × 1.2 in) Weight: 520 g (1.1 lb) Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex‑A53 at 1.5 GHz Memory: 2 GB DDR4 RAM Power: USB‑C powered (5 V ⎓ 3 A) with adapter included Max Power Consumption: ~9.6 W ESD/EMP Protection: ±8 kV air, ±4 kV contact Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, NDAA compliant Operating Temperature: –10 °C to 40 °C; humidity 5–95% non‑condensing �� Networking & Ports 1 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 WAN port 4 × 2.5 GbE RJ45 LAN ports (one is remappable as WAN) MAC Address Table: 2,000 entries Built-in 2.5 GbE switch supports full line-rate (~2.35 Gbps tested) �� Security & Routing Features Stateful, zone-based firewall with Layer 7 application awareness Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS) signatures: 55,000 (CyberSecure) Content, domain, ad, and country filtering VoIP & mDNS QoS, advanced NAT Multi-WAN load balancing & cloud-enabled SD-WAN (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, L2TP, Teleport Zero‑Config VPN) Dynamic routing (OSPF), DHCP relay, IPv6 support �� Performance Metrics IDS/IPS throughput: 2.3 Gbps (IDS/IPS) Real-world LAN switching: ~2.35 Gbps VPN performance: WireGuard client available; performance depends on firmware Some users report WAN upload performance issues (~750–800 Mbps); workarounds include firmware updates or disabling PPPoE/SQM �� Management Managed via UniFi Network Controller or UDM/CloudKey—requires external controller LEDs: system and Ethernet status Reset button only Bluetooth: Setup and discovery via UniFi mobile app ✅ Summary Table Feature Specification CPU / RAM Quad-core A53 @ 1.5 GHz, 2 GB DDR4 Ports 1×2.5GbE WAN, 4×2.5 GbE LAN (one remappable) IDS/IPS Throughput 2.3 Gbps Switching Capacity ~2.35 Gbps tested VPN WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, L2TP, Teleport Wireless Management WiFi QoS with UniFi APs Power USB-C 5 V/3 A, 9.6 W max Size / Weight 142×128×30 mm, 520 g Enclosure Polycarbonate, IK04, ESD protected Environment –10–40 °C, 5–95% RH Certifications CE, FCC, IC, NDAA Management Style Controller-managed only Notes VPN speeds vary; some PPPoE upload bottleneck reported Firmware Requirement UniFi Network v8.1.113 Datasheet