Ubiquiti Dream Machine Beast

What is the Dream Machine Beast?
Dream Machine Beast combines high-capacity routing, security, and 25G connectivity in a single solution alongside redundant NVR storage and the full UniFi application suite for centralized management.

Does the Dream Machine Beast support High Availability?
Yes. The Dream Machine Beast supports Shadow Mode High Availability, which ensures uninterrupted connectivity by seamlessly transferring gateway and management functions to a secondary unit in the event of a primary unit failure.

It also includes DC power backup to maintain operation during power outages. A second Dream Machine Beast is required to enable Shadow Mode High Availability and a UniFi RPS is required for DC power backup.

Does the Dream Machine Beast support SD-WAN and VPNs?
Yes. The Dream Machine Beast supports Site Magic SD-WAN, as well as WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, and Teleport Zero-Configuration VPN for secure remote access.

How many WANs are supported on the Dream Machine Beast?
The Dream Machine Beast supports up to 8 WANs.

Which security features are available on the Dream Machine Beast?
The Dream Machine Beast offers robust security capabilities, including an Application-Aware Layer 7 Stateful Firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS), Content Filtering, and Ad Blocking for enhanced network protection.

What is the Console port used for?
The console port provides direct serial access to the gateway’s command-line interface (CLI) for troubleshooting and recovery. It enables administrators to access the Dream Machine Beast even when network-based management is unavailable.

Can the Dream Machine Beast be used as a standalone gateway managed by a remote UniFi Network application?
No. The Dream Machine Beast operates as an all-in-one UniFi Console, with the UniFi Network application running locally on the device. It cannot be managed by a CloudKey, Official UniFi Hosting or UniFi OS Server.