UniFi Dream Router
$199 MSRPUniFi Dream Router: what it is & who it's for
An all-in-one: gateway, Wi-Fi 6 AP, a 5-port switch with PoE, and a UniFi Protect NVR in one desktop box. Convenient for a first UniFi network, but every subsystem is entry-level and it tops out at 150+ clients. First-time UniFi buyers who want one box to do everything in a small home, including a few Protect cameras.
Specifications
| Processor | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.35 GHz |
|---|---|
| On-Board Storage | 128 GB SSD |
| WAN Port | (1) GbE RJ45 |
| LAN Ports | (5) GbE RJ45, (2) with PoE |
| PoE Output | 40 W total budget (15.4 W max/port) |
| Integrated Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 — 2.4 Gbps (5 GHz) + 600 Mbps (2.4 GHz) |
| IDS/IPS Throughput | 1 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Compact desktop |
| Max UniFi Devices | 20+ |
| Max Clients | 150+ |
| Max Power Draw | 19.37 W (excl. PoE output) |
Verdict
An all-in-one: gateway, Wi-Fi 6 AP, a 5-port switch with PoE, and a UniFi Protect NVR in one desktop box. Convenient for a first UniFi network, but every subsystem is entry-level and it tops out at 150+ clients.
Pros
- Gateway + Wi-Fi 6 + PoE switch + Protect NVR in one unit
- 128 GB SSD on board for UniFi Protect recordings
- Two PoE LAN ports drive a couple of cameras or APs directly
Cons
- Lowest capacity here — 20+ devices / 150+ clients
- 1 GbE WAN only (no multi-gig)
- Built-in AP can't be repositioned — coverage is wherever the router sits
Best forFirst-time UniFi buyers who want one box to do everything in a small home, including a few Protect cameras.
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