TP-Link Fusion 2.5G Gateway Review (vs. Ubiquiti UCG-Max): A Valuable and Practical Omada-Enabled Multi-Gig Non-Wi-Fi Router

Jul 20, 2026

7 Min Read

The TP-Link Omada Fusion 2.5G Gateway is being tested along with the Omada SG2210XMP-M2 switch

The Fusion 2.5G is an excellent addition to TP-Link’s Omada ecosystem. It represents TP-Link’s all-new Fusion Gateway lineup, officially launched today, which simplifies hardware deployment by integrating an Omada hardware controller — similar to the OC300 — and a 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig router in a compact package. The result? A clear …

TP-Link Launches Fusion Gateway Lineup to Boost Omada Ecosystem’s Viability with 2.5GbE Capability and More

Dong Ngo

Jul 20, 2026

4 Min Read

Start a Convo

The Fusion 2.5G Gateway is the first in TP-Link's all new Fusion Gateway family of non-Wi-Fi routers with integrated Omada controller and more

Here’s some great news for fans of the Omada Wi-Fi access points: TP-Link today announced the availability of its all-new Fusion Gateway family, with the Fusion 2.5G being the first to hit the market. From the look of it, the new gateways aim to compete with Ubiquiti’s UniFi ecosystem, which …

Best Non-Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateways (UniFi Routers): 2026’s Top Five Options to Build an Advanced Home/SMB Network

Dong Ngo

Jun 23, 2026

6 Min Read

Start a Convo

Rack-mount is a common design for Ubiquiti's best Non Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateways (UniFi routers)

In this post, you’ll find the five best current non-Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateways (a.k.a. “UniFi routers”). Pick one as the first device to host your network. Then you can add one or a few UniFi Wi-Fi access points and switches, if needed, to scale up the system to suit your needs. If …

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast (UDM-Beast) Review (vs. UDM-Pro-Max): The Best UniFi Cloud Gateway for the Foreseeable Future

Dong Ngo

Jun 18, 2026

9 Min Read

20 Comments

The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Beast (UDM-Beast) comes with two drive bay to host storage in RAID 1 configuration

Hardly anyone would need Ubiquiti’s UniFi Dream Machine Beast (model UDM-Beast), but many would want it. In fact, I know some who are willing to go an extra mile to get this massive rack-mount UniFi Cloud Gateway. I’m one of them. Here’s the bottom line: For a non-Wi-Fi “router”, the …

Ubiquiti Enterprise Firewall Core, Released: A Top-Notch Non-Wi-Fi “Router” for Large-Scale Applications

Dong Ngo

Jun 11, 2026

3 Min Read

Start a Convo

Enterprise Firewall Core (EF Core) in ports and features

If you’re done being impressed by the Dream Machine Beast, Ubiquiti introduced another UniFi Cloud Gateway to behold today: the all-new Enterprise Firewall Core (model EF-Core). In a way, this is the enterprise version of the UDM-Beast. So, this new piece of hardware applies only to large-scale applications. Ubiquiti Enterprise …

Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateways and Access Point Buying Guide: Get Your Perfect UniFi Wi-Fi “Router” or System Today!

Dong Ngo

Mar 13, 2026

9 Min Read

10 Comments

Ubiquiti compact UniFi Cloud Gateways the UDR7, UCG-Fiber and UCG-Industrial

At the request of many, this post, a supplement to the one detailing the UniFi Network, provides a quick yet comprehensive buying guide for UniFi Cloud Gateways. When you’re through, you’ll be able to pick the right UniFi “router” and other add-on devices, such as Wi-Fi access points and switches, …

How a Non-Wi-Fi Router Is the Best Way to Build the Optimal (Wi-Fi) Network and the Top Five Options

Dong Ngo

Jan 15, 2026

6 Min Read

39 Comments

UCG-Fiber and U7 Pro Max: The former is one of the best non-Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateways (UniFi routers) that can host a robust mesh system

Nowadays, it can be challenging to find a router without Wi-Fi — a non-Wi-Fi router, that is. The wireless technology has become so widely integrated. Yet such a router is the best way to start when building a robust network, including one with the optimal Wi-Fi coverage. In fact, now …

Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max Review (vs. UDM-SE): 2025’s Ultimate Home-Friendly Rackmount UniFi Console

Dong Ngo

May 30, 2025

10 Min Read

6 Comments

Ubiquiti’s UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max (model UDM Pro Max) is not a new product. It was first announced over a year ago on April 23, 2024, and at the time, I decided not to review it, as it was pretty similar to the UDM-SE. Physically, the additional hard drive …