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UniFi Controller User Guide
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Chapter 10: UniFi Security Gateway Details
UniFi Security Gateway – 
Configuration
Click Configuration to configure the alias, WAN 
settings, port forwarding, Dynamic DNS, and custom 
upgrade entries. You can also remove the Gateway from 
management by this UniFi Controller.
General
Alias  Displays the customizable name or identifier of the 
Gateway. The Alias is also known as the host name. 
Save  Click Save to apply the change.
WAN 1/2
Connection Type  Select the Internet connection type for 
your service. 
•  Using DHCP  The use of the Dynamic Host 
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is the default. The 
Gateway automatically acquires network settings from 
the service provider’s DHCP server.
 - Preferred DNS  Enter the IP address of the service 
provider’s primary DNS server.
 - Alternate DNS  Enter the IP address of the service 
provider’s secondary DNS server.
•  Static IP  The service provider assigns fixed network 
settings to your service for manual entry. Enter the 
following information:
 - IP Address  Enter the Internet IP address of the 
Gateway.
 - Subnet Mask  Enter the subnet mask of the Gateway.
 - Router  Enter the IP address of the service provider’s 
gateway router.
 - Preferred DNS  Enter the IP address of the service 
provider’s primary DNS server.
 - Alternate DNS  Enter the IP address of the service 
provider’s secondary DNS server.










