A single ISP combo box (modem + Wi-Fi in one) is often the bottleneck: guest traffic on the same network as work devices, cameras that drop, or rooms with no signal. This page is a buy path, not a diagnosis of your ISP.
Hardware: UniFi hub. Install: 7R Network.
Signs the combo box is the wrong tool
- You need separate office / guest / camera networks.
- You already buy PoE access points or cameras and need one console.
- Coverage is a floor-plan problem. Extra APs need a gateway that can adopt them.
- You want a rack gateway instead of a plastic box on the windowsill.
Three UniFi gateways in the live catalogue
| Role | MPN | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Compact gateway (Dream Router 7) | UDR7 | Dream Router 7 |
| Cloud Gateway Fiber | UCG-FIBER | Cloud Gateway Fiber |
| Rack gateway | UDM-PRO | Dream Machine Pro |
Also in catalogue: UDM-SE and UDM-PRO-MAX — open those pages before you order. Next: what to buy first and AP buying guide.
