The 4th chart shows the Dream Machines. These have been called UniFi OS Consoles, Gateway Consoles, and now Cloud Gateways. They act as routers or firewalls, and also run the UniFi software applications like Network and Protect. These can’t be used with Cloud Keys, cloud services, or a self-hosted UniFi Network application. Few pieces of equipment have got us as excited as the UDM Pro and, overall, we feel it delivers excellent value for money. With its use of the UniFi Controller software, it is not perfect for the control and operation of router functionality. The UDM and UniFi OS Consoles in general were a big change in the UniFi line. Before, it was easy to run the UniFi Network application anywhere, and add any devices you wanted. With the UDM, you’re forced to use the built-in Network application, meaning you can’t add a UDM to a Cloud Key or self-hosted UniFi Network controller.

The beauty of the UniFi system is that you can mix the type of UniFi Access Points used, for example, deploying the highest-performing Access Points in high-traffic areas while providing cost-effective Wi-Fi coverage using cheaper devices in lower-traffic areas. There’s always a cost-effective upgrade path with this system.

The UDM Pro provides Smart Queue Management for the fastest (>300 Mbps) broadband connections

Now, the key differentiator for the UDM Pro is that it can deliver up to 3.5Gbps bandwidth with Ubiquiti's intrusion detection (IDS) or intrusion prevention system (IPS) enabled. With IPS enabled, the UDM Pro will safeguard your home network against active botnets, malware (including ones targeted at mobile devices), and trojans. You can also disable access to P2P or TOR clients entirely, and with five levels of protection to choose from, there is a lot of customizability here. The UDM Pro offers advanced firewall policies and persistent threat management to act as an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

With the 128Gb internal Drive - Network won't need it and you shouldn't use it for protect. So it comes down to the other software applications Ubiquiti Provide and do you have a network large enough. NOTE: The UDM-SE already had Wireguard VPN support, and since the UniFi OS 3.0.20 release, the UDM-Pro also supports Wireguard VPN Server. Comparison Table – UDM-SE vs. UDM-Pro The UDM line of products are essentially enterprise-level network appliances that combine the following functions into a single device: You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: The UDM-Pro runs UniFi OS, which means it can also run the UniFi Protect, UniFi Talk and UniFi Access software if needed. UniFi Protect is their network video recording software. Talk is for controlling their VoIP phones, and Access is their upcoming access control system. More on those later.The setup process is similar to other UniFi devices, and can be done through the web GUI or their smartphone app. The UDM-Pro’s default LAN IP adress is 192.168.1.1 For new deployments however it's a harder choice both are great products this really comes down to how is it going to be used and is it worth the extra money? LTE Failover Redundancy Supports the UniFi LTE device for automatic failover to the LTE cellular network. If the wired WAN fails, it will automatically switch to the UniFi LTE, keeping your network online 1.