Ruijie EG Series: Reyee Cloud-Managed Gateway Guide (2026)

The Ruijie EG Series is a family of cloud-managed security gateways and routers offered under the Reyee sub-brand. With multi-WAN load balancing, VPN, behavior control, and a built-in network controller, it manages the internet egress and security of SMB networks. All devices are controlled centrally through Ruijie Cloud and it offers lifetime free cloud management.

What is the Ruijie EG Series?

The Ruijie EG Series comprises cloud-managed gateway and router products aimed at SMBs under the Reyee brand. It manages internet egress, balances multiple WAN lines, establishes secure remote connections via VPN, and makes it possible to control the entire network from a single device.

The gateway is the bridge between the local network and the internet: all traffic passes through it, security policies are enforced here, and the continuity of the internet connection is managed here. The EG series takes on this critical role by combining router, firewall, and network controller functions in a single device. This integrated approach eliminates the cost and complexity of deploying separate devices.

The distinguishing aspect of the Reyee EG series is that it delivers these capabilities with a cloud-first, lifetime-free management experience. Instead of complex configuration, the entire network is set up and monitored through an intuitive interface via Ruijie Cloud. Sora Yazılım designs the EG series together with Reyee NBS switches and RAP access points as a single Reyee ecosystem.

For the models and details of the product family, you can review our Reyee EG gateway product page. For more advanced, security-focused scenarios, Fortinet FortiGate solutions can be evaluated.

Featured models

The EG series ranges from the 5-port RG-EG105G for small offices to the 10-port, multi-WAN RG-EG210G for dense networks. Models such as the RG-EG105GW-X also integrate Wi-Fi 6 to offer an all-in-one solution.

Model selection is based on the number of internet lines, the number of devices to be managed, and the wireless requirement. While a single WAN is sufficient for a small office, businesses that cannot tolerate downtime prefer dual- or quad-WAN models. If the Wi-Fi requirement is low and the area is small, all-in-one models eliminate the need for a separate access point.

Proper sizing must also take future growth into account. The maximum number of APs and switches that can be managed depends on the selected EG model; for this reason, the network's growth forecast is a determining criterion in model selection.

Multi-WAN and load balancing

The EG series provides load balancing and redundancy by using multiple internet lines (fiber, xDSL, 4G/5G) simultaneously. When a line goes down, traffic is automatically shifted to the other lines; this way, an internet outage does not halt business continuity.

Multi-WAN offers two main benefits. The first is capacity: the bandwidth of two or more lines is combined to increase total egress speed. The second is continuity: when the primary line fails, the secondary line takes over to provide uninterrupted connectivity. This is critical, especially for businesses that depend on online sales, cloud applications, and VoIP.

Intelligent load balancing not only distributes traffic across lines; it can also direct specific applications to specific lines. For example, critical business applications can traverse the reliable fiber line while guest traffic is directed to a more economical line. This policy-based approach ensures the highest efficiency from limited bandwidth.

For load balancing to work reliably, the EG series continuously monitors the health of the lines. When a line's latency increases or packet loss occurs, traffic is automatically shifted to the healthy line. This health check enables users to continue working uninterrupted most of the time without noticing; when the fault is resolved, traffic returns to balanced distribution.

VPN and security

The EG series establishes secure site-to-site (between branches) and client-to-site (remote worker) connections with VPN protocols such as IPsec and L2TP. The gateway also provides a basic layer of protection with firewall, behavior control, and content filtering features.

In multi-branch businesses, VPN connects networks at different locations to one another over a secure tunnel; this way, the headquarters and branches operate as a single network. Remote workers, meanwhile, access company resources securely. This is a fundamental requirement today, as the hybrid work model becomes widespread.

Behavior control and content filtering support employee productivity and network security: access to malicious or non-work-related sites can be restricted, and bandwidth-consuming applications can be limited. However, in environments that require advanced threat protection (IPS, sandboxing, SSL inspection), the EG series can be complemented with a dedicated firewall such as Fortinet FortiGate.

VPN performance depends on the hardware due to the encryption load; therefore, it is important to select the appropriate EG model in scenarios that require a large number of simultaneous tunnels or high throughput. A properly sized gateway provides secure connectivity without compromising performance. Sora Yazılım determines the model based on the expected number of tunnels and traffic volume.

Built-in network controller

The most powerful feature of the EG series is its built-in controller. The gateway also functions as a controller that manages access points and switches; it can manage up to 32 APs and 128 switches on the RG-EG105G, and up to 150 APs and 128 switches on the RG-EG210G.

This is an important simplification for small and mid-sized networks: without the requirement of a separate hardware controller or cloud subscription, all Reyee devices are managed centrally through a single gateway. When a new access point or switch is added to the network, it is discovered and configured automatically.

The built-in controller is especially valuable in environments where the internet connection may be intermittent; local management reduces dependence on the cloud. Nevertheless, when combined with Ruijie Cloud, the advantages of both local and remote management are obtained together.

The practical value of unified management is consistency. When the access point, switch, and gateway are configured with a single logic, VLANs, security policies, and QoS rules operate harmoniously across the entire network. This eliminates the compatibility issues frequently seen in mixed networks that combine different brands and simplifies troubleshooting.

Cloud management and automatic networking

The EG series offers lifetime free central management through Ruijie Cloud. Thanks to auto-discovery and auto-networking, the gateway, switches, and access points work together with a single configuration; remote management and fault diagnosis are performed from the Ruijie Cloud app.

Cloud management provides a scale advantage for multi-location businesses. When a new branch opens, the EG gateway is shipped to the site, connects to the internet, and the pre-prepared configuration is applied automatically. With a customizable portal page, guest access is turned into a branded experience.

Managing the entire network (gateway, switches, APs) from a single dashboard speeds up troubleshooting and reduces site visits. For all the capabilities of the central management platform, you can review our Ruijie Cloud guide.

The cloud platform also offers proactive monitoring: WAN utilization, VPN tunnel status, and device health are tracked in real time, and an alert is generated when a threshold is exceeded. Reports reveal bandwidth-consuming applications and usage trends over time, providing data for capacity planning.

Use cases

The Reyee EG series is ideal for multi-branch retail chains, hotels, small offices, and businesses adopting a remote work model. By combining router, firewall, and controller functions in a single device, it reduces cost and complexity.

In retail chains, each branch is equipped with an EG gateway; it connects to headquarters via VPN and all branches are monitored from Ruijie Cloud. In hotels, the EG provides uninterrupted internet with a guest portal, bandwidth management, and multi-WAN redundancy. In small offices, an all-in-one model builds a complete network with a single device.

In these scenarios, Sora Yazılım plans the WAN design, VPN topology, and security policies from the outset; accelerates installation with ZTP; and provides continuous monitoring through Ruijie Cloud. As needed, it positions the EG series as a complete ecosystem with Reyee switches and access points.

In manufacturing and warehouse environments, the EG series connects the site network to headquarters via VPN and provides line redundancy with multi-WAN. Because an internet outage in these environments can halt production or shipping processes, automatic failover is of critical importance. Thanks to centrally managed policies, a consistent and secure network is operated at remote sites even without local IT personnel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruijie EG Series?

It is a family of cloud-managed gateways and routers aimed at SMBs under the Reyee brand. It combines multi-WAN, VPN, security, and built-in controller functions in a single device and is managed with Ruijie Cloud.

How many internet lines does the EG gateway support?

It depends on the model. Entry models offer dual WAN, while higher-end models such as the RG-EG210G support up to four WANs and provide load balancing and redundancy among them.

Does the EG series support VPN?

Yes. With protocols such as IPsec and L2TP, it can establish secure VPN tunnels for site-to-site and remote worker connections.

Do I need to buy a separate controller?

No. The EG series includes a built-in network controller; depending on the model, it manages 32 to 150 access points and up to 128 switches from a single device.

Is cloud management paid?

The EG series offers lifetime free cloud management. Only some advanced reporting and long-term log retention features may be paid.

Does the EG series replace a full firewall?

It is sufficient for basic security (firewall, content filtering, behavior control). In environments requiring advanced threat protection, it is recommended to complement it with a dedicated firewall such as Fortinet FortiGate.

Conclusion

The Ruijie EG Series simplifies the internet egress and security of SMB networks by combining router, firewall, and network controller in a single device. Multi-WAN redundancy, VPN, a built-in controller, and lifetime free cloud management make it possible to build a reliable, centrally managed network on a limited budget.

To properly design your network's internet egress, WAN redundancy, and VPN topology, you can schedule a free discovery meeting with the Sora Yazılım team.