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[Pre Order] Ubiquiti Unifi Cloud Gateway Ultra Router $234 Delivered @ Australian Warehouses

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[Pre Order] Ubiquiti Unifi Cloud Gateway Ultra Router $234 Delivered @ Australian Warehouses
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Pixel Spam on 22/03/2024 - 09:52 australianwarehouses.com.au (2853 clicks)
Last edited 22/03/2024 - 10:24

I have been keeping an eye out for this to be available in Australia at a reasonable price and have come across it at Australian Warehouses (I hadn’t heard of them before but they have posted a few deals on OzBargain before without any issues by the looks of it)

I have been advised the router has an ETA of 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.

US RRP $129 which by the time you take into account conversion rates and GST and the included shipping it’s a great price!

Note:
This is a router and does not include a Wi-Fi access point like the Newly released UniFi Express from thisdeal

Device Specs:

  • Runs UniFi Network for full-stack network management
  • Manages 30+ UniFi Network devices and 300+ clients
  • 1 Gbps routing with IDS/IPS
  • Multi-WAN load balancing
  • 0.96" LCM status display
  • USB-C powered (adapter included)
  • 4x 1 Gbps Lan Ports
  • 1x 2.5 Gbps Wan Port

Full spec list can be found here

Computing Cloud Gateway Router Ubiquiti

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  • ddr0001 on 22/03/2024 - 16:51

    Has anyone confirmed that you can bypass the onboard controller and use an existing CKG2 or self hosted controller? Otherwise its a bit awkward to replace a lot of USG3s that also have CKs for the NVR functionality or using our hosted controller.

    • Arsenal on 22/03/2024 - 17:02

      Haven't seen any confirmation, but I doubt it. The UXG-Lite / UXG-Pro seem designed for that sort of configuration.

      • ddr0001 on 22/03/2024 - 17:03

        Lite no good with only 2 ports. We do 4G backup everywhere these days. Lite is a weird product.

        • Arsenal on 22/03/2024 - 21:22

          If the cost of a backup 4G modem/connection isn’t an issue then I can’t imagine the UXG-Pro is going to be overkill.

        • Nom on 15/04/2024 - 20:55

          99.9% of users don't have a redundant 4G link, so the Lite is absolutely fine, it's a great drop-in replacement for the USG3.

  • ugugii on 22/03/2024 - 17:13

    What would be the best way to manage 3 APs? I currently have a U6 and two AP AC units. I'm currently using the PC software solution to manage them but it's not ideal.

    I don't need a gateway as I have a mikrotik router that was given to me.

    • NatDan on 22/03/2024 - 22:06

      I originally had a bare metal install on my server, but moved to a docker install on a Pi 4. I have 2 x APs and a few switches. I also have a USG-3 that I keep updated, but I like the options that I have with a OPNsense box.

      You can install in a container, VM, docker, etc. It really depends on whether you want something on 24/7 and what hardware options are available to you.

  • dragond on 22/03/2024 - 18:26

    Don't forget to pair this with the Ubiquiti key fob (jokes):
    https://australianwarehouses.com.au/product/ubiquiti-unifi-a…

    • CrazySurfaNZ on 22/03/2024 - 21:35

      To be fair it looks like that is a 10 pack but even so pretty pricey!

  • Frankensnore on 22/03/2024 - 19:50

    Any recommendations what set up for a two storey house?

    My asus setup needs 3 routers, but one of them often drops out, not sure why.

    Is this brand more reliable? I don’t need speed, but having to reboot is a pain

    • rumblytangara on 22/03/2024 - 20:14
      +1

      If it's one node that needs rebooting, you could always just get a single replacement node.

      You should also confirm that that one node is in a spot that can receive decent wifi signal from its neighbour.

      • Frankensnore on 23/03/2024 - 02:13
        +1

        Sorry, I should add more details. Love how helpful this community is.

        It’s on wired mesh. It’s asus rt-ac67u.

        Not sure why, but the problem is the device often can’t connect to internet despite showing full connection to the wifi when it is near this node. Until I reboot the node.

        • rumblytangara on 23/03/2024 - 09:53

          Sounds odd.

          You've confirmed it's on current firmware, and maybe do a factory reset and re-add it to the mesh?

          You could also just replace that one node with any AiMesh compatible Asus. Less drastic than replacing all three.

          Switching to the unit in this deal would require buying lots of new Unifi gear. Personally it's the worst networking brand I've ever owned (I seem to be an outlier). I replaced all my Unifi gear years ago after several years of frustration and gradual equipment failures.

          • Frankensnore on 23/03/2024 - 10:50

            @rumblytangara: It is definitely latest firmware. Tried with other asus models before also. It was one of the more expensive ax model as main host and one of the other ac as node. I decided to sell the ax one because did not see the value

            • rumblytangara on 23/03/2024 - 11:13

              @Frankensnore: Tried a factory reset on the misbehaving node?

              The other things I could think of are a bit of a crapshoot- try replacing the wall wart in case it's a power supply problem (you could swap it with one of the other nodes if you don't have spares) or if it's a heat problem point a fan at it. (This is getting a bit desperate though).

              There is also the 100% ghetto band-aid workaround of whacking the bad node on a daily timer to reboot at 3am.

              It's all just low cost electronics in the end though, usually reliable but sometimes it just craps out. I'd say the same of Unifi APs though- the ones that I took apart when I owned it were very unimpressive on the inside.

              • Frankensnore on 23/03/2024 - 15:51

                @rumblytangara: Yup, I tried factory reset too.

                Can I ask, so mesh should perform as if we are always connected to the router regardless which node it went through, right?

                Could it be because my router and the node is having trouble to decide which one I am closer to?

                • rumblytangara on 23/03/2024 - 16:17
                  +1

                  @Frankensnore:

                  Can I ask, so mesh should perform as if we are always connected to the router regardless which node it went through, right?

                  Yes, the connected computer should think that it's connected to the router regardless of which node. The only thing you should get is a tiny bit more latency - probably sub 10 milliseconds - which will not be observable IRL.

                  Could it be because my router and the node is having trouble to decide which one I am closer to?

                  Nope, the client device (phone, laptop, whatever) chooses a node to connect to and generally sticks with it. This can be tuned a bit by the mesh system, but ultimately it's the client that chooses the node.

                  If you've got wired nodes, you're on latest firmware, you've done a factory reset, it's probably just duff hardware.

                  • Frankensnore on 24/03/2024 - 21:06

                    @rumblytangara: Thank you.

                    Do you think it’s overkill to buy unify? Or i just get another asus or tp link consumer device?

                    Im thinking to get unify dream router and another AP lite.

                    Happy to spend 2-400 more than the asus equivalent, reliability, less maintenance and reboot is what I want. Not really need the speed

                    • rumblytangara on 24/03/2024 - 21:44

                      @Frankensnore: I think that Unifi is overmarketed garbage, a pretty white Apple-like design shell hiding cut price execution, from a company with a reputation for treating their users as firmware beta testers, but I am in the minority here- lots of others on the forum love it and posts like this are a magnet for downvotes from fanboys. Personally I suspect the gear is popular because it 1) looks pretty 2) is 'easy to use' for inexperienced users and 2) is still pretty affordable compared to the serious options.

                      My Unifi gear was unstable and prone to failure- I had to replace at least 2 APs over the course of ownership. Even compared to the normal consumer stuff I've owned, the reliability was woeful.

                      If I had to start from scratch I would sooner go AIMesh or Omada, but what I've ended up doing is going ex-enterprise gear for APs (and despite what some people keep claiming, Unifi wifi gear is certainly not enterprise).

                      • Arsenal on 25/03/2024 - 10:39
                        +2

                        @rumblytangara: I think your point of view is valid based on your experience, but having rolled out and maintained hundreds of Unifi devices across many small business clients I can confidently say that they are decent value for what they are, and hardware failures are not as common as your unfortunate experience.

                        10+ years ago I wouldn't have said it was worth it for home users, but these days with the cost of mesh networking setups from Asus, Netgear etc. I would sooner recommend something like this UCG plus a couple of U6+ APs to family and friends.

                        You can complain about the firmware compared to proper enterprise gear, but i'd still rather remotely support and update firmware on a Unifi device than on something from the consumer brands.

                        • rumblytangara on 25/03/2024 - 10:53

                          @Arsenal: I also heavily dislike Ubiquiti as an actual company, so I simply don't want to push any money their way. I've been following them on and off since about 2015- nasty management/owner, treat customers like crap, terrible approach to firmware deployment, documentation and product lifecycle management.

                          My home network sometimes gets periodically broken down into pieces and donated to relatives, so were I to start fresh then the idea of a bunch of separate routers flashed to AIMesh would make sense. I've always had good experiences with Asus routers, and know enough people running AIMesh that I'd trust it.

                          Even my existing collection of APs has been parted out to family- my parents are probably the only people in their circle to be running Ruckus mesh at home. I wouldn't do this with Unifi as I wouldn't trust the gear to stay stable or manageable at someone else's' house.

                          As an actively managed small business solution, I can see it making perfect sense- low(ish) cost, easy remote management. But for home use, I'd just toss in Asus (or whatever) at a relatives place, whack it on auto-update and forget about it for years until it was time to replace with something new. I trust new Asus firmware more than I trust new firmware from Unifi where the motto is "let other people be the beta testers for 6 months."

    • kouk on 22/03/2024 - 21:58
      +1

      Yes, this brand is more reliable than your consumer stuff but I am not sure how this product is going to help you here? sounds like you need a new switch/AP to replace the one that keeps dropping out? Are you using routers as wifi AP's?

      • Frankensnore on 23/03/2024 - 02:13
        -1

        Sorry, I should add more details. Love how helpful this community is.

        It’s on wired mesh. It’s asus rt-ac67u.

        Not sure why, but the problem is the device often can’t connect to internet despite showing full connection to the wifi when it is near this node. Until I reboot the node.

    • p3rsonally on 23/03/2024 - 01:18

      This is more reliable but you should be aware that this unit does not itself have built in wifi, you'll need to wire up access points around your house with this.

      If the Asus drops out, and it's on wireless mesh, I'd move it closer to the other routers.

      • Frankensnore on 23/03/2024 - 02:13
        -1

        Sorry, I should add more details. Love how helpful this community is.

        It’s on wired mesh. It’s asus rt-ac67u.

        Not sure why, but the problem is the device often can’t connect to internet despite showing full connection to the wifi when it is near this node. Until I reboot the node.

  • JohnB100 on 23/03/2024 - 00:07

    What's the max SQM speed it can do?

  • Irish-Gypsy on 23/03/2024 - 09:56
    +3

    @Josh R

    Better Price from PLE Computers (www.ple.com.au)

    Unit= $199 + $19.35 (Shipping)

    https://www.ple.com.au/Products/665881/ubiquiti-unifi-cloud-…

    Still pre-order

    • smerm07 on 23/03/2024 - 11:44

      Thanks. Put in a pre-order this morning. $199 deducted.

    • Krishg on 23/03/2024 - 12:23

      The shipping was free for me, so put in an order. Ta.

    • Pixel Spam on 23/03/2024 - 12:50
      +1

      Hi Irish, why not throw a post up? At the time this was posted yesterday PLE & Wireless1 didn’t have there listed yet!

    • smerm07 on 26/03/2024 - 12:38
      +1

      ETA now listed as " ETA 4/4/2024 WA Warehouse"

      • smerm07 on 27/03/2024 - 11:53

        ETA now disappeared

      • Krishg on 27/03/2024 - 11:53

        I was getting excited but that eta is gone now. Wireless1 still has the eta set in June.

        • smerm07 on 27/03/2024 - 12:26

          Put in your postcode for shipping and eta is now 15/5

          • Krishg on 27/03/2024 - 12:49

            @smerm07: I'm in VIC. There is no ETA now but it was 4/4 yesterday.

            • Krishg on 03/04/2024 - 15:31

              @Krishg: Just received a notification from PLE with an ETA of 9 April. That would be awesome if true.

              For comparison, the website has it as 13 May

              • Khaosprinz on 14/04/2024 - 11:18

                @Krishg: Did you receive it?

                • Krishg on 14/04/2024 - 15:40
                  +1

                  @Khaosprinz: No, they didn't meet that timeline. I was advised on chat that they are expecting stock from their supplier by late last week but havent heard anything since.

  • ColonialBoy on 23/03/2024 - 12:22

    Pardon my ignorance but what are people using these Ubiquity products for? I'm scheduled for a FTTP upgrade so do people use it for that?

    I have an old Netcomm NF1ACV on FTTN that works OK with Kayo, PCs, phones. Where I have issues is a Samba/tvheadend/movie file server I set up and it can't get more than 3MB/sec over the network, it should be at least 30MB/sec.

    Nothing uses more than 10% CPU (including the router).

    • gunso on 23/03/2024 - 14:36

      Modular ecosystem.

  • andrewlai on 23/03/2024 - 22:38
    +2

    Will they be shipped with Aus powerbricks (USB-C)?

  • Snoots on 24/03/2024 - 11:47

    I like the idea of this a home router. How well does this work if I plug in a 3rd party router such as Asus or other brand configured as an access point for wireless.

    • rumblytangara on 24/03/2024 - 13:29

      It will work, and it will also disable what many people see as the entire point of buying full Unifi, in that you will now have 2 different management interfaces for your network gear. One being unifi controller, the other being the separate interfaces of each wifi router acting as an AP.

      But each to their own.

  • downforce on 28/03/2024 - 12:23

    I know this has the controller built in and can't be adopted by external controllers but does anyone know if the internal controller in this can adopt remote units, specifically a remote USG3?

  • TSH on 15/04/2024 - 13:36

    Can i use one of these and connect up an ol asus wifi/router with router bit turned off

    • Krishg on 15/04/2024 - 13:50

      Yes

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