Ubiquiti Security Gateway PRO is a network security device designed for advanced protection.
Ubiquiti Security Gateway PRO is a network security device designed for advanced protection.
Hey everyone, considering a new router for work, I’ve been looking into the Ubiquiti Security Gateway PRO 4 Port Router. After watching the Live stream and the WAN demo from last weekend, plus Linus mentioning some concerns about overload, it makes me worried. If anyone has used this device before and can share their experience or any issues they faced, that would be really helpful. Also, if someone from LMG reads this and knows whether Linus replaced the original gear with this one, that would be great. Thanks!
Ubiquiti has had mixed results for me regarding the USG, even with the regular 3P model. Their operating system issues are more annoying than their hardware. When it functions, it performs well. They offer many advanced features without a very high cost.
That's why I'm evaluating this option. We currently have a router, but we need to purchase multiple licenses which are more expensive than buying a Ubiquiti Security Gateway PRO. I'm considering switching to that alternative. I'll keep in mind the software reviews and the fact that many are based on short-term use rather than long-term performance.
They probably didn't kill it by shooting it hard, but by overloading the processor. This means they were likely sending too many requests at once, causing the system to crash while trying to fill the tables.
Consider the USG Pro variation; otherwise, you must execute the controller program on a machine or use its cloud key to handle it beyond the CLI.
I purchased a USG Pro but discovered some batches have a problem that leads to random crashes and endless reboots. I had to return it and received an EdgeRouter 4. While I appreciated the UniFi system, I wouldn’t recommend the USG Pro due to possible memory issues. The solution was replacing the RAM, but since the EdgeRouter 4 was soon available, I decided to upgrade. I believe the newer models are safe, though the ongoing discussion in this thread still worries me. Check the original post here: https://community.ubnt.com/t5/UniFi-Rout...-p/1563145
Most of the time when someone mentions the [insert network equipment] is overloaded, they're actually talking about it struggling to handle the data rate. If you add heavy traffic like Snort on your edge router, or many VPN connections, or run processes that can't be moved to dedicated hardware (unless you're spending very little money), the processor will likely fail to keep up with the line speed. However, if your router isn't handling complex routing—like RIPv1 or static routes—it should generally match line speeds.