The Ubiquiti UniFi 5G Backup is a compact is a PoE-powered 5G RedCap antenna system designed to provide automatic internet backup for UniFi networks. Compact and easy to deploy, it connects to any UniFi PoE port and can be adopted through a UniFi Gateway WAN or LAN port, giving administrators a flexible way to add cellular failover wherever it is needed on the network.

Optimised for 5G RedCap and LTE connectivity, the UniFi 5G Backup provides balanced performance and power efficiency for resilient IoT and network backup applications. When carrier-specific 5G Standalone and RedCap subscription support is available, it can use 5G RedCap connectivity; otherwise, the device operates via LTE fallback to maintain backup internet access.

Flexible Nano SIM and integrated eSIM support make setup and carrier switching straightforward, helping simplify deployment across different sites and service plans. This allows networks to maintain reliable secondary connectivity without adding unnecessary installation complexity.

With a Gigabit Ethernet PoE port, the UniFi 5G Backup receives both power and data through a single cable for a clean, efficient installation. Its compact form factor, versatile mounting options, and automatic failover capability make it a practical backup connectivity solution for UniFi deployments that require dependable network resilience.