The Ubiquiti USW-WAN-RJ45 is an enterprise-grade 10GbE WAN switch designed to eliminate single points of failure in modern UniFi networks. Built to work seamlessly with UniFi Shadow Mode High Availability, this compact 1U rack-mount switch allows two UniFi gateways to share a single ISP connection, ensuring uninterrupted internet access during gateway failover. Featuring three 10GbE RJ45 ports and a dedicated Gigabit management port, the USW-WAN-RJ45 delivers high-speed, copper-based connectivity without the need for SFP+ modules. Dual internal power supplies with redundant AC inputs provide added resilience, making it ideal for mission-critical environments. Key Features 3 × 10GbE RJ45 ports supporting 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M 1 × 1GbE RJ45 management port Designed for UniFi Shadow Mode High Availability Links two UniFi gateways to a single ISP Dual redundant internal power supplies 20 Gbps switching capacity with non-blocking throughput 1U rack-mount steel enclosure with passive cooling Managed via UniFi Network Ideal For The USW-WAN-RJ45 is ideal for enterprises, data centres, managed service providers, and organisations that require high availability WAN connectivity using standard copper cabling within the UniFi ecosystem. Compatible Products UniFi Gateways UniFi Dream Machine Pro, UniFi Dream Machine Special Edition, UniFi Next-Generation Gateways supporting Shadow Mode UniFi Management UniFi Network Application (version 9.1.120 or later) FAQs Does the USW-WAN-RJ45 support multiple ISPs? Yes, multiple ISPs are supported by deploying additional USW-WAN-RJ45 switches. Is fibre supported? No, this model uses RJ45 copper ports only. For fibre-based deployments, the USW-WAN (SFP+) model is recommended. Is this a LAN switch? No, the USW-WAN-RJ45 is specifically designed for WAN-side switching between gateways and an ISP.
