Tag: Gateway

  • IoT Network Isolation on Ubiquiti

    IoT Network Isolation on Ubiquiti

    Smart home devices are constantly targeted by attackers, and their manufacturers do not always pay enough attention to security. In this post, I will explain how to protect your home network from similar incidents and prevent a compromised IoT device… >>>

  • How to recovery bricked UXG-Lite gateway

    How to recovery bricked UXG-Lite gateway

    When I first got my Ubiquiti UXG-Lite gateway, I was excited to set it up and integrate it into my UniFi network. The device is powerful, minimalistic, and designed for professional-grade routing – but even the best hardware can run… >>>

  • Finding the IP Network List on a UniFi Gateway via SSH

    Finding the IP Network List on a UniFi Gateway via SSH

    I have a Postfix mail server, and I regularly check its logs to identify junk IP addresses. On my UniFi Ubiquiti gateway, I created a blacklist to block this suspicious activity. For me, it’s a good idea to block unwanted… >>>

  • Ubiquiti replacement under the RMA program

    Ubiquiti replacement under the RMA program

    I recently had to go through the process of returning a router Ubiquiti UXG-Lite according to the program RMA due to hardware failure. This experience turned out to be interesting not only from a technical point of view, but also… >>>

  • Overview of the new EdgeRouter OS v3.0

    Overview of the new EdgeRouter OS v3.0

    I bought a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X router quite a while ago, sometime in November 2020. I chose this router solely because of its compactness and low price. During the first initialization, firmware v2.0.9 was installed there. From that moment on,… >>>

  • Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X – Hardware Offload

    Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X – Hardware Offload

    Introduction When I bought the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X router, the first thing I did was test its speed via the speedtest.net website. The results disappointed me: the efficiency was only 40-50% of the declared characteristics. In this article, I will… >>>

  • First impression of Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG Ultra)

    First impression of Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG Ultra)

    On February 21, the new Cloud Gateway Ultra security gateway was announced for sale in the US. After getting acquainted with its advantages, I realized that it is a powerful and modern device. Since I live in Ukraine, I was… >>>

  • UXG Lite vs. UCG-Ultra

    UXG Lite vs. UCG-Ultra

    In this post, I will try to provide a table comparing two modern security gateways Gateway Lite and Cloud Gateway Ultra. I’ll start with the image and graphics specs, UXG Lite on the left and UCG-Ultra on the right Each… >>>

  • Overview of UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite)

    Overview of UniFi Gateway Lite (UXG-Lite)

    Introduction On November 20, 2023, a compact and powerful UniFi gateway with a full set of advanced routing and security features was announced. Thanks to its small size and modern features, this UXG-Lite router immediately became desirable. Since I already… >>>

  • Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra)

    Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra)

    On February 21, 2024, I received a newsletter from Ubiquiti. The topic was IT innovation to accelerate world development. This letter announced the release of the new UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra and the new USW Ultra switch. I was interested… >>>