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Gateway
Dream Machine Pro
Access points
2× U7 Pro
Switch
Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
Cameras
5× G6 Turret
Video storage
Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB (Surveillance)
Estimated total
$2,351
Professional office · 2,500 sqft · 15 users · 5 cameras
List prices (MSRP) checked October 2026. Yours will differ.
These are the rules the tool applies. They are starting points drawn from how we spec UniFi jobs, not guarantees, so use them to get close and then check the details on site.
Ubiquiti rates a U7 Pro at about 1,500 sqft of open space. Open-plan offices often stretch to 2,000, which is the office rule here. Dense layouts and busy rooms get more access points, and concrete, metal and glass need more than the table shows.
Above 16 cameras the tool says so and suggests a site visit, because placement and retention matter more than the count.
List prices checked in October 2026. Camera numbers are 4K cameras recorded on the gateway's own storage, and every gateway ships without drives.
| Gateway | Price | Throughput | People | 4K cameras | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Gateway Max | $279 | 2.5 Gbps | up to 50 | up to 5 | Best value compact gateway, with 512GB NVMe Protect storage included |
| Dream Router 7 | $279 | 2.3 Gbps | up to 30 | up to 1 | All-in-one WiFi 7 with built-in Protect (microSD) |
| Cloud Gateway Fiber | $279 | 5 Gbps | up to 75 | up to 5 | Multi-gig gateway with 10G SFP+ for high-speed internet |
| Dream Machine Pro | $379 | 3.5 Gbps | up to 150 | up to 8 | Rackmount gateway with HDD bay — the small-business workhorse |
| Dream Machine Pro Max | $599 | 5+ Gbps | up to 300 | up to 15 | Enterprise gateway with dual HDD RAID and 10G |
| Dream Machine Beast | $1,499 | 25 Gbps | up to 750 | up to 40 | 2026 flagship: 25G WAN, 8x 10GbE switch, 40x 4K NVR |
Best-match results from the tool itself, at list prices checked in October 2026. Open any of them to change a part.
Home office or studio · 1,500 sqft · 3 users · 2 cameras
A compact gateway, one WiFi 7 access point and a small camera system. No rack, no closet.
Professional office · 2,500 sqft · 15 users · 5 cameras
A rackmount gateway that also records the cameras, WiFi 7 access points and a PoE switch. Typical for an accounting, law or agency office.
Professional office · 8,000 sqft · 45 users · 16 cameras
More floor space, multi-gig internet and more cameras. Multi-gig ports keep the WiFi 7 access points from being held back at the switch.
A fast access point on a gigabit switch port is held back at the cable. With faster internet, the configurator moves you to switches with 2.5G and 10G ports, and tells you when the ports on a model will run out.
WiFi 7 access point guideIt also runs the controller, the firewall and, on rackmount models, the camera recordings. That is why a business build usually starts from a UDM Pro rather than the smallest gateway.
Gateway comparison guideUniFi Protect cameras use the same PoE switches and the same app. Each camera adds power draw and storage, which the tool checks and itemises.
UniFi Protect guideUniFi gateways and recorders ship without drives. Every total here adds the surveillance drives needed to keep the recordings, so the price matches what you pay.
Camera storage planningThe network and camera apps carry no per-device license. You pay for the hardware once.
WiFi, switches, cameras and more sit in one dashboard, so there is one thing to learn and one thing to troubleshoot.
VLANs, firewall rules and intrusion prevention are part of the gateway rather than extras.
It runs on your own gateway. Remote access through an ui.com account is optional and free.
Weighing it against Meraki? Read the UniFi and Meraki cost comparison. Not sure UniFi is the right brand? See it next to Omada and Aruba in the Network Blueprint.
Want the long version first? Start with the UniFi buyer's guide, or see how we size networks in the sizing guide.
How the tool decides, what the prices mean and what it leaves out
You describe the business type, floor space, number of people, internet speed and camera needs. The tool sizes WiFi by floor space, estimates cameras from the coverage level you pick, counts the switch ports and PoE power the build needs, and chooses a gateway that can handle your people and camera storage. Every part comes in three options (best match, alternative and premium), so you can see what a step up or down costs.
See the rules it usesThey are a well-reasoned starting point. Building materials, layout, existing cabling and how people work can all change what you need, so treat the list as a baseline to refine, not a quote or a site survey. Large camera systems and medical offices are flagged for a conversation before you buy.
For a small network without cameras, the Cloud Gateway Max ($279) is the best value. The rackmount Dream Machine Pro ($379) is a common starting point for business builds with cameras, because its hard drive bay also records them. For camera-heavy sites or larger teams, the Dream Machine Pro Max ($599) adds a second drive bay and records up to 15 4K cameras. The Dream Machine Beast ($1,499) is the flagship for 10G networks, with room for 40 4K cameras.
Compare every gatewayThe tool uses a typical coverage per access point for each kind of space: about 2,000 sq ft in an office, 1,800 sq ft in a store, 1,500 sq ft in a restaurant and 1,000 sq ft in a medical or dental office, where exam rooms add walls. Concrete, metal and glass need more. A WiFi survey is the only way to be sure for a large or difficult building.
Often not. The Dream Machine Pro records up to 8 4K cameras on its own drive and the Dream Machine Pro Max up to 15. All UniFi gateways and NVRs ship without drives, so the tool adds the surveillance drives to your list. For a small system without a rack, the UNVR Instant ($199) has a built-in PoE switch. Beyond a gateway's capacity, a dedicated UNVR ($299) or UNVR G2 ($699) takes over.
Plan camera storageAt list prices checked in October 2026, the best-match builds in this tool come to about $975 for a home office with a small camera system, $2,351 for a 15-person office with cameras, and $6,577 for a larger site with multi-gig internet. Switching parts to the premium option raises the total, and cabling, tax, shipping and installation are extra.
For Professional office · 2,500 sqft · 15 users · 5 cameras, the best-match build is Dream Machine Pro, 2× U7 Pro, Switch Pro Max 16 PoE, 5× G6 Turret, Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB (Surveillance). It comes to $2,351 at list prices, with the surveillance drive included. Open it in the tool to swap any part or see the alternatives.
Open this buildUniFi can support the network side of a medical office: separate VLANs keep patient systems apart from guest WiFi, the firewall can enforce rules between them, and intrusion prevention is built in. No network product is HIPAA compliant on its own, though. Compliance also depends on policies, access controls, risk assessments and how the network is configured and managed, so have a professional review the design before you rely on it.
The configurator does not add outdoor access points automatically. For a patio, loading dock or parking lot, add outdoor models such as the U7 Outdoor ($199) or U7 Pro Outdoor ($279), and check that your switch has enough PoE power for them.
A simple setup with one or two access points is a reasonable DIY project. Bring in a professional for running cable through walls and ceilings, mounting ceiling access points, network segmentation and camera systems. Cable routes and access point placement affect performance more than the model you choose.
See our UniFi installation serviceThe ongoing cost is the main difference. Meraki devices need an active per-device license to keep working, while UniFi has no license fee for the network or camera apps. Meraki pricing depends on the model and license term, so get a current quote for a like-for-like comparison before you decide.
Read the UniFi and Meraki comparisonYes. Start with a gateway, a switch and one access point, then add access points, cameras or other UniFi apps as you need them. Everything is managed from the same dashboard, so the original equipment keeps working. Plan the first switch with spare PoE ports, since that is the part people outgrow first.
No. The network and camera apps run locally on your gateway, and cloud access through an ui.com account is optional and free. A few optional extras cost money, such as the data plan for the 5G backup device.
Prices are list prices (MSRP) from the UniFi Store, last checked in October 2026. They change, and Amazon sellers set their own, so confirm the price when you buy. Many links on this page go to the UniFi Store or Amazon through affiliate partnerships, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. They do not change which parts the tool recommends.
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