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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your
product firmware or your app version. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect and install the Multy Device.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the Multy Device
.
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Content Overview
Content Overview
Get to Know Your Multy Plus WiFi System ............................................................................................. 6
Web Configurator ..............................................................................................................................10
Set up Your Multy Plus WiFi System Using Web Configurator ........................................................... 11
1.2 Way to Manage the Multy Plus WiFi System .................................................................................. 6
1.3 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.5.1 Use the RESET Button ............................................................................................................... 8
1.6 LED (Light) .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Part I: Web Configurator.................................................................................10
Chapter 2
Set up Your Multy Plus WiFi System Using Web Configurator.........................................................11
3.2 Use the Multy App .......................................................................................................................... 42
3.3 Add and Install Your First Multy Device ........................................................................................ 44
3.4 Test Your Mobile Phone Connection Speed ............................................................................... 48
3.5 Test Your Multy Device Connection Speed ................................................................................. 50
3.6 Measure Your WiFi Signal Strength ................................................................................................ 52
3.7 Enable or Disable Guest WiFi ......................................................................................................... 54
3.8 Share WiFi Name and Password with a QR Code ...................................................................... 56
3.9 Set a WiFi Schedule for Clients ...................................................................................................... 58
3.10 Pause Internet Access for an Individual Client ......................................................................... 62
3.11 Pause or Resume Internet Access for a Group ......................................................................... 64
3.12 Turn on or off the Multy Device’s LED Light ................................................................................ 66
3.13 Remove a Multy Device .............................................................................................................. 67
3.14 Install a Second Multy Plus WiFi System ...................................................................................... 68
3.15 Change the Name or Picture of a Multy Plus WiFi System ....................................................... 71
3.16 Remove a Multy Plus WiFi System ............................................................................................... 73
3.17 Enable or Add Port Forwarding Rules ......................................................................................... 75
3.18 Turn Notifications on or off ........................................................................................................... 79
3.19 Enable or Disable Daisy Chain Network Topology ................................................................... 82
3.20 Report a Problem with the Multy App .......................................................................................84
3.21 Log in with a myZyxelCloud Account ........................................................................................85
3.22 Manage Your Multy Plus WiFi System with Amazon Alexa ....................................................... 86
Appendix A Customer Support ....................................................................................................... 90
Appendix B Legal Information......................................................................................................... 96
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A1
A3
Get to Know Your Multy Plus
WiFi System
1.1 Overview
Zyxel Multy Plus WiFi System allows you to quickly set up and monitor your WiFi network using the Multy
app. You can install two or more Multy Devices in a Multy Plus WiFi System to extend the range of your
existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users.
In the following example, the first Multy Device connects to the modem/router to act as the root AP
(A1), and other Multy Devices are extenders (A2 or A3) to expand wireless coverage. The extenders help
relay communications from wireless clients to the root AP and router.
1.2 Way to Manage the Multy Plus WiFi System
You can use the following ways to manage the Multy Plus WiFi System.
Web Configurator
The Web Configurator allows easy Zyxel Device setup and management using an Internet browser. This
User’s Guide provides information about the Web Configurator.
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Multy App
The Multy app allows Multy Plus WiFi System setup and management from your mobile device. This User’s
Guide provides information about key uses of the Multy app.
AiShield App
Download the AiShield app to identify and prevent threats in your network. You can also create profiles
to customize Internet access for individual devices in your network. To activate this service download
the AiShield app, through the app log into your myZyxelCloud account and it will automatically link to
your Multy Plus WiFi System.
1.3 Getting Started
To set up a Multy Plus WiFi System, you need to:
1Have a broadband modem or router that is connected to the Internet.
2Get at least one Multy Device. If you have multiple Multy Devices, the first one you installed should be
connected to the modem or router. Other Multy Devices can be placed in different rooms to extend
WiFi range by wirelessly connecting to the first Multy Device.
3Connect the primary Multy Device (see Section 1.4 on page 7 or Quick Start Guide).
4Use the Multy’s Web Configurator to set up the Multy Device and manage your Multy Plus WiFi System
(see Chapter 2 on page 11).
1.4 Hardware Connections
See your Quick Start Guide for more information about hardware installation.
1Use the included power adapter to connect the Multy Device’s power port to a power outlet.
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2If you are installing the first Multy Device, connect the Internet port of the Multy Device to a LAN port of
a broadband modem or router that is connected to the Internet.
1.5 Reset Button
If you need to set the Multy Device back to its default settings, use the Reset button on the rear panel.
1.5.1 Use the RESET Button
1Make sure the LED is not blinking white.
2Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the Multy Device back to its factory-default
configurations. The LED starts to blink red.
1.6 LED (Light)
Look at the LED on the top panel to determine the status of the Multy Device.
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Figure 1 Multy Device LED
The following are the LED descriptions for your Multy Device.
Table 1 Multy Device LED Behavior
COLORSTATUSDESCRIPTION
OffThe Multy Device is not receiving power.
WhiteBlinkingThe Multy Device is booting up, undergoing firmware upgrade, or being
On The Primary Multy Device is on and connected to the Internet.
BlueBlinkingBluetooth is enabled on the Multy Device.
OnThe Primary Multy Device is configuring with the second/other AP.
RedOnThe Primary Multy Device in AP mode failed to connect to the Internet.
Slow BlinkingAn error occurred during firmware update.
Fast BlinkingThe Multy Device is in the process of default restoring.
configured.
The secondary Multy Device has successfully connected with the Primary AP.
The second/other Multy Device disconnected or failed to connect to the
Primary AP.
Bluetooth is not working on the Multy Device.
The Multy Device had a system error.
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PART I
Web Configurator
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Set up Your Multy Plus WiFi
2.1 Introduction
The web configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy device setup and
management via Internet browser. Zyxel Multy Plus web configurator helps you install Multy Devices and
manage the Multy Plus WiFi System directly.
Compatibility
CHAPTER 2
System Using Web
Configurator
• Internet Explorer, versions 8.0 and later.
• Google Chrome, versions 2.0 and later.
• Mozilla Firefox, versions 3.0 and later.
• Safari, versions 2.0 and later.
This section provides tutorials for setting up your Multy Device.
• Use the Multy Plus Web Configurator
• Add and Install Your First Multy Device
• Run a Speed Test
• Configure the Multy Device’s WiFi Networks
• Enable or Disable a WiFi Network
• Add Clients to a Profile
• Set a Profile’s WiFi Schedule
• Pause or Resume Internet Access on a Profile
• Turn on or off the Multy Device’s LED (Light)
• Remove a Multy Device
• Install a Second Multy Plus WiFi System
• Change Your Multy Device Operating Mode
• Configure a Port Forwarding Rule
• Enable or Disable Daisy Chain Network Topology
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2.2 Use the Multy Plus Web Configurator
With a myZyxelCloud account, all your configurations will be stored in the myZyxelCloud server. You then
can log in and use web configurator to manage your Multy Plus WiFi System. Moreover, the Multy
Devices can work with Amazon Alexa after the myZyxelCloud account is linked to Alexa (Section 3.22 on
page 86).
1Make sure your Multy Device hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2Launch your web browser and go to http://Zyxelwifi.com or http://Zyxelwifi.net.
3The login screen displays. To access the web configurator and manage the Multy Device you need to
be connected to your myZyxelCloud account. Click Login and you will be redirected to the
myZyxelCloud website to log into your myZyxelCloud account.
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4Enter your myZyxelCloud account Email and Password, and click SIGN IN. Alternatively, you can log out
If you don’t have any Internet Access you will be redirected to the Multy Device Wizard to add your first
Multy. For more information see Section 2.3 on page 14.
Note: If you don’t have a myZyxelCloud account, click Sign Up to create one. You need to
register the Multy Device in your myZyxelCloud account before you can access its web
configurator.
You are redirected back to the Multy Device web configurator.
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2.3 Add and Install Your First Multy Device
You need to install at least one Multy Device before you can manage the Multy Plus WiFi System.
1If your modem or router has DHCP enabled, the Multy Device attempts to connect automatically to the
Internet. If no connection to the Internet is established, select PPPOE if you have a username and
password from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to access the Internet. Select STATIC IP if you have IP
settings assigned by your ISP.
2Once you have successfully connected to the Internet you can continue creating your Multy Plus WiFi
System.
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3Select the location/name where you want to place your Multy Device, click Next and follow the on-
screen instructions.
4Enter the WiFi Name and password for your Multy Plus WiFi System WiFi network. Select Single WiFi Name
for both 2.4G and 5G WiFi networks to have the same WiFi settings. Otherwise, assign different names to
both networks, but they will share the same WiFi Password.
Note: When the WiFi Name is the same for both 2.4G and 5G WiFi networks the Multy Device
adds .speed to the end of the 5G WiFi Name.
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5Once your WiFi network is created click Start. The Multy Device automatically checks and updates with
the latest firmware available.
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6Click Next to be redirected to the myZyxelCloud website. Sign up or log in with your myZyxelCloud
account, so you can complete the Multy Device installation, and access its web configurator.
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7The Multy Plus WiFi System Overview screen displays allowing you to monitor your Multy Devices and
Multy Plus WiFi System. It shows if the Multy Devices in this Multy Plus WiFi System are online, and how
many wireless clients are currently connected to each Multy Devices, as well as their upstream/
downstream data rates.
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2.4 Run a Speed Test
With the Multy Plus Web Configurator, you can check the speed of the connection between the first
Multy Device and the broadband modem/router or the connection between Multy Devices.
1Click the Navigation Panel icon on the top-left corner (), and click Diagnose to open the Advanced
Speed Test screen. Use this screen to view all the available connections in your Multy Plus WiFi System.
2Click TEST ALL to perform a speed test. This shows data rates for both upstream and downstream traffic.
Click TEST AGAIN to update the information in this screen.
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3Click the Result History tab to view a summary of the tests made. Click Clear to delete all records.
2.5 Configure the Multy Device’s WiFi Networks
In the The Multy Plus WiFi System you can configure independent wireless networks with different
privileges. Clients can associate only with the network for which they have security settings (SSID and
password). The following table describes the different Multy Device’s profile networks and their
privileges.
Table 2 WiFi Network Privileges
WIFI NETWORKINTERNET ACCESS
Admin WiFiYes2.4G and 5GYesYes
Employee WiFiYes2.4G and 5GNoNo
Visitor WiFiYes, after captive
portal log in.
2.4G / 5G WIFI
NETWORK
2.4G and 5GNoNo
Note: A user can only configure the WiFi networks’ security settings if they are connected to
the Admin WiFi network.
ACCESS TO WEB
CONFIGURATOR
ACCESS TO WIRED LAN
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1Click the Navigation Panel icon on the top-left corner (), click Settings to open the WiFi screen. Use
each tab in the WiFi menu to configure each of the WiFi networks’ security settings.
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2Select Enable to activate a WiFi Network. Enter the Name (SSID) and Password clients use to connect to
the WiFi network. You can configure two different WiFi Names for the Admin WiFi 2.4G and 5G networks.
Select Keep 2.4G & 5G name the same, so they both use the same WiFi Name (SSID). Click Apply to save
your changes.
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2.6 Enable or Disable a WiFi Network
After the Multy Plus WiFi System is set up, you can use separate WiFi networks for your clients. The WiFi
settings will be applied to all Multy Devices in the same Multy Plus WiFi System.
1Click the Navigation Panel icon on the top-left corner (). From the Settings drop-down list click WiFi
to open the WiFi screen.
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2Enable Employee WiFi and enter the WiFi Name(SSID) and WiFi Password. Click APPLY to save your
changes.
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2.7 Add Clients to a Profile
Profiling clients allows you to easily block/allow Internet access or set a schedule for all client devices in
the same profile.
1Click the Navigation Panel icon on the top-left corner (), and click Parental Control to open the
Device screen. Use the Device screen to view all the clients in your Multy Plus WiFi System. Specify which
network you want to view in the Connect to drop-down list.
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2Click More under the Action column to view more information about each device. In Schedule, select a
predefined profile and click APPLY.
You can also activate Reserve IP, so the Multy Device assigns a specific IP address a device every time it
connects to the Multy Plus WiFi System. For more information on adding/editing new profiles, see Section
2.8 on page 27.
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2.8 Set a Profile’s WiFi Schedule
When you create or edit a profile, you can schedule the Multy Plus WiFi System to automatically disable
or enable WiFi access during a certain period of time for clients in that profile.
1Click the Navigation Panel icon on the top-left corner (). Select Parental Control, and click the
Profile tab. Use the Profile screen to display the profiles created in the Multy Plus WiFi System.
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2Click the Edit icon ()to modify a profile’s Internet schedule.
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3Click Enable to activate this profile’s Internet schedule. Click the start time cell and drag down and/or
right to the end time to set up your schedule.
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2.9 Pause or Resume Internet Access on a Profile
You may want to manually block a profile of client devices from accessing the Internet immediately
and resume it later.
1Click the Navigation Panel icon on the top-left corner (). Select Parental Control, and click the
Profile tab. Use the Profile screen to display the profiles that are previously created in the Multy Plus WiFi
System.
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