Why We Switched to UniFi Firewalls as an MSP | UDM Pro Max, Cloud Gateway Fiber, EFG Explained!

Hey everyone, Clay Archer here, CEO of DPC Technology Affiliate Links to Devices (Help Support the Channel!): 🛒 Cloud Gateway Fiber: https://tinyurl.com/23t72c9n 🛒 Dream Machine Pro Max: https://tinyurl.com/39dz34f8 🛒 Enterprise Fortress Gateway (EFG): https://tinyurl.com/mrywa9vx In this video, I break down exactly why we made the switch to UniFi firewalls across our entire managed services operation. Whether you’re a network admin, MSP owner, professional installer, or IT decision-maker, this video will give you a real-world perspective on choosing the right UniFi firewall for your clients. Over the past few years, we’ve completed several MSP acquisitions and found ourselves using a mix of SonicWall, Sophos, and other firewall vendors. It was time to standardize. After a deep dive into features, pricing, and performance, we landed on UniFi for some compelling reasons: ✅ Enterprise features without enterprise pricing ✅ No heavy subscriptions ✅ Centralized management for firewalls, switches, cameras & more ✅ Simplified tech stack = better support & faster RMA ✅ Modern design perfect for SMB offices (especially dentists, lawyers, clinics) ✅ Massive IDS/IPS throughput at budget pricing 🔍 What We Cover in This Video: Our real-world reasons for switching to UniFi The top 3 firewalls we now deploy: • Cloud Gateway Fiber – Ideal for small, non-rack offices • Dream Machine Pro Max – Our go-to for midsize clients • Enterprise Fortress Gateway (EFG) – A beast for large offices or data centers Detailed hardware comparisons, throughput specs, redundancy, storage, and management features Why minimizing your firewall SKU count improves operational maturity and support efficiency Training tips for MSPs to get your team UniFi-ready fast 💡 💬 Want more MSP-focused reviews and infrastructure deep dives? Comment below on what you'd like to see next! Timestamps for Quick Navigation: 0:00 – Intro & Audience 1:25 – Why we’re switching from Sophos & SonicWall 4:10 – Why UniFi firewalls fit modern distributed networks 6:40 – Device comparison: Cloud Gateway Fiber vs. Pro Max vs. EFG 12:30 – Camera support (UniFi Protect) 15:00 – Redundancy & Shadow Mode 18:45 – IDS/IPS throughput explained 20:00 – Standardizing on 3 firewalls = Ops Maturity 25:00 – Final Thoughts + Training your techs on UniFi 📩 Subscribe for weekly MSP insights, IT reviews, and business growth tips! #UniFi #FirewallComparison #UDMProMax #CloudGatewayFiber #MSPTools #DPCtechnology #NetworkSecurity #TechStackSimplifiedShop Unifi products via our affiliate link: https://tinyurl.com/5xu9xd3v OUR 2025 YOUTUBE GEAR 🔸 Main Camera: https://geni.us/YNZTB 🔸 Lens: https://geni.us/Z6mUdIq 🔸 Shotgun Mic: https://geni.us/UpXka 🔸 Wireless Mic: https://geni.us/BaVVdn 🔸 Teleprompter: https://geni.us/sJBNC 🔸 RGB Light (for colored wall effect): https://geni.us/4TREIMm 🔸 Streaming Capture Card: https://geni.us/4TREIMm 🔸 Studio Light: https://geni.us/qp1kRS 🔸 Studio Light Diffuser: https://geni.us/u81jcA 🔸 Audio Recorder: https://geni.us/AHrG 🔸 Electric Sit/Stand Desk: https://geni.us/fXRNn9 🔸Background music/effects: https://share.epidemicsound.com/wcd3n2 Connect with us! https://www.dpctechnology.com https://www.facebook.com/DPCTechSupport https://www.twitter.com/DPCTechSupport https://www.linkedin.com/company/DPCTECHNOLOGY