Table of Contents
Multy WiFi System User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Multy WiFi System .................................................................................................8
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Mesh Network ................................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.1 Dual-Band WiFi ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.2.2 AP Steering ............................................................................................................................. 12
1.2.3 Band Steering ........................................................................................................................ 13
1.3 Applications for the Multy Device ................................................................................................ 13
1.4 Operating Modes for the Multy Device .......................................................................................15
1.4.1 Standard (Router) Mode ...................................................................................................... 15
1.4.2 Bridge Mode .......................................................................................................................... 16
1.5 How to Manage Your Multy Sites .................................................................................................. 17
1.6 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2
Hardware............................................................................................................................................18
2.1 Hardware Connections ................................................................................................................. 18
2.2 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................... 20
2.2.1 Wall Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 20
2.2.2 Leather Strap Hanging ......................................................................................................... 27
2.2.3 Desk Placement .................................................................................................................... 28
2.3 WPS Button ...................................................................................................................................... 30
2.4 Reset Button .................................................................................................................................... 30
2.4.1 Reset the Multy Device Back to Factory Default Settings ................................................ 33
2.5 LED On/Off Switch .......................................................................................................................... 33
2.6 LED Light .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 3
App Tutorials – Zyxel Multy................................................................................................................39
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 39
3.2 Using the Zyxel Multy App .............................................................................................................. 40
3.3 Add and Install Your First Multy Device ........................................................................................ 44
3.4 Check Your Multy-to-Multy Signal Strength ................................................................................. 61
3.5 Remove a Multy Device ................................................................................................................ 63
3.6 Remove a Multy Site ...................................................................................................................... 64
3.7 Add a Multy Device to a New Site ............................................................................................... 66
3.8 Install a Second Multy Site ............................................................................................................. 68