A full gateway in a desktop-sized unit Despite measuring just 98 x 98 x 30 mm, the UX runs the full UniFi Network application, including a stateful firewall, application-aware Layer 7 filtering, deep packet inspection, content filtering, and license-free SD-WAN. For a small office or a home office that wants proper network management rather than a basic consumer router, this puts enterprise-style features into a device that sits unobtrusively on a desk.
Two roles from one device The UX can operate as the primary gateway for a small network, managing up to four additional UniFi Network devices and 50+ simultaneous connected users, or it can be adopted purely as a WiFi 6 access point meshing into a larger existing UniFi network. This flexibility means the same hardware can suit a standalone small office setup or act as an easy coverage extension for a site that already has a UniFi gateway elsewhere.
WiFi 6 coverage without extra cabling The built-in dual-band WiFi 6 radio covers up to 140 m² (1,500 ft²) on its own, with throughput up to 2.4 Gbps on 5 GHz. For a small office layout, this can remove the need for a separate access point entirely, since the gateway itself provides both the routing and the wireless coverage.
VPN and remote access built in Site-to-site and remote access VPN options are included, covering IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, L2TP, and Ubiquiti's zero-configuration Teleport VPN. This lets a small office connect securely back to a head office, or lets an individual reach their home or office network remotely, without purchasing separate VPN licensing.
Key specifications
- UniFi application: Network
- Managed UniFi devices: 4 (as gateway)
- Simultaneous connected users: 50+
- WAN port: 1x GbE RJ45
- LAN port: 1x GbE RJ45 (to extend network)
- WiFi standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi 6), dual-band
- WiFi coverage: 140 m² (1,500 ft²)
- VPN support: IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, L2TP, Teleport, license-free SD-WAN
- Power: USB-C (5V DC/3A), adapter included, up to 10W
- Form factor: Compact desktop, 0.96" status display
Simplifi Networks distributes UniFi networking equipment to small businesses and network installers across Kenya, Uganda, and the wider East African region. The UniFi Express is a practical starting point for a small office wanting proper network management, and it can later be added into a larger UniFi deployment as coverage or requirements grow.
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