Get To Know Your Multy Wifi System; Overview - ZyXEL Communications WSR30 User Manual

Get to Know Your Multy WiFi

1.1 Overview

Zyxel Multy WiFi System allows you to quickly set up and monitor your WiFi network using the Zyxel Multy
app. You can install two or more Multy Devices in a Multy WiFi System, also called a Multy Site, to extend
the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring.
Note: At the time of writing, a maximum of four Multy Devices (one primary Multy and up to
three extender Multys) can be used in a Multy Site.
Multy Devices can act either as a primary Multy or an extender Multy. As shown in the next figure, a
primary Multy (PM) is connected to a modem or router. An extender Multy (EM) connects wirelessly to
the primary Multy to expand its range. See
used as a primary Multy or extender Multy.
Note: The primary Multy (PM) serves as the controller of a mesh network, while the extender
Multy (EM) serves as an extender.
You can manage your Multy Sites and Multy Devices using the Zyxel Multy app, as shown below.
In the following example, the first Multy Device connects to the router to act as the primary Multy (PM),
while the other Multy Devices are extender Multys (E1 or E2) to expand wireless coverage. The extender
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