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Omada Fusion Gateway 2.5G: New SMB Business Gateway with Integrated Controller and 2.5GbE Ports The Omada Fusion Gateway 2.5G is a new business gateway device from Omada that shifts away from individual device management to an integrated, subscription-free local controller experience, targeting small-to-medium businesses seeking centralized networking. The compact gateway features a color touchscreen for diagnostics, five 2.5GbE ports, and a USB Type-C port. Setup is simplified via a Bluetooth app or default IP (192.168.188.1), with no serial console option—designed for ease of use over automation. The integrated controller manages VLANs, WLANs, guest networks, and cascades configurations to Omada Wi-Fi APs and PoE+ switches. The dashboard offers topology charts, client lists, VPN server setup (including multi-WAN for backup 5G or Starlink), IDS/IPS, content blocking, and network tools like ping and packet capture. A controller migration assistant aids upgrades. The GUI is comparable to Ubiquiti UniFi in ease of use. Omada provided a full solution for testing: the gateway, a 2.5GbE/10GbE PoE+ switch, APs (EAP775-Wall, EAP775-Outdoor, EAP772 Indoor), and mounting options. The gateway alone requires APs and a PoE+ switch for full functionality, but the centralized management is a major upgrade for SMBs moving from ISP router/Wi-Fi combos. This is a sponsored overview; deeper performance tests (e.g., Keysight CyPerf) will follow.