



UniFi Gateway | Compact Desktop
Ubiquiti UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite)
A compact independent gateway with a full suite of routing and security features. It routes at 1 Gbps with IDS/IPS, has one GbE WAN port and one GbE LAN port, and adds a Layer 7 firewall, content filtering, license-free SD-WAN and VPN. It does not run UniFi Network itself: it is managed from a CloudKey, Official UniFi Hosting or UniFi OS Server running UniFi Network 8.3.32 and later. Powered over USB-C with the adapter included.
Quick Glance
Key Features
1 Gbps routing with IDS/IPS and Layer 7 firewall
Ubiquiti rates IDS/IPS throughput at 1 Gbps and quotes up to 10x the routing performance of the USG (tested with IPS/IDS, QoS and Smart Queues). It adds a stateful and application-aware Layer 7 firewall, DPI and traffic identification, zone-based filtering by region, domain and app, content filtering and ad blocking.
License-free SD-WAN, site-to-site VPN and OSPF
License-free SD-WAN and Site Magic, IPsec and OpenVPN site-to-site links, with WireGuard, OpenVPN and L2TP VPN servers and OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN clients. Policy-based WAN and VPN routing, OSPF dynamic routing, advanced QoS and NAT, and internet failover with the separate UniFi LTE Backup.
Independent gateway, managed from your UniFi console
The Gateway Lite is managed with a CloudKey, Official UniFi Hosting or UniFi OS Server running UniFi Network 8.3.32 and later. It has a dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB memory, measures 98 x 98 x 30 mm, draws 3.83W at most and is USB-C powered with the adapter included.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are from Ubiquiti's official technical specifications and store listing for the UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite). Throughput is Ubiquiti's rated figure; real performance depends on the traffic and features in use.
Need-to-Know
- The Gateway Lite is an independent gateway: it needs a CloudKey, Official UniFi Hosting or UniFi OS Server running UniFi Network 8.3.32 and later to manage it. Ubiquiti does not list it as hosting UniFi Network itself.
- Ubiquiti lists one GbE WAN port and one GbE LAN port, with a maximum WAN port count of 1. Additional internet failover uses the separate UniFi LTE Backup.
- The Teleport zero-configuration VPN server is available on the Default site when the gateway is paired with a CloudKey, per Ubiquiti's specification.
- Ubiquiti's specification lists no built-in wireless radio and no Power over Ethernet on this gateway. Wireless coverage comes from separate UniFi access points.
- Power is USB type C (5V DC/3A) with the adapter included, rated for 100–240V AC. Ubiquiti does not state the adapter's plug type.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Adds IDS/IPS, a Layer 7 firewall, content filtering and VPN to an existing UniFi console in a 98 mm square box.
- No licence needed for SD-WAN, site-to-site VPN or the VPN servers Ubiquiti lists.
- Very low power draw of 3.83W at most, from a USB type C adapter that comes in the box.
- Expert advice on whether the Gateway Lite or a UniFi Cloud Gateway suits your site.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ubiquiti describes the Gateway Lite as an independent gateway managed with a CloudKey, Official UniFi Hosting or UniFi OS Server, with UniFi Network 8.3.32 and later. If you want the gateway and the UniFi Network application in one box, a UniFi Cloud Gateway is the alternative.
Ubiquiti lists IDS/IPS throughput of 1 Gbps and quotes up to 10x the routing performance of the USG, tested with IPS/IDS, QoS and Smart Queues. Both ports are 1 GbE RJ45.
Ubiquiti lists a maximum WAN port count of 1, so the Gateway Lite takes one wired internet line on its GbE WAN port. Additional internet failover is supported with the separate UniFi LTE Backup.
Site-to-site VPN with Site Magic, IPsec and OpenVPN; WireGuard, OpenVPN and L2TP VPN servers; Teleport zero-configuration VPN on the Default site when paired with a CloudKey; and OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN clients. Ubiquiti also lists license-free SD-WAN.
Over USB type C at 5V DC/3A, with the adapter included according to Ubiquiti. Supported voltage range is 100–240V AC and maximum power consumption is 3.83W. Ubiquiti does not state the adapter's plug type.
Adding a gateway to your UniFi network?
Tell us which UniFi console you run, how many internet lines you have and your connection speed, and we will confirm whether the Gateway Lite fits.

