Zyxel Multy M1 (WSM20): A detailed look. Device, App and web admin of the WiFi meshing system.
A detailed look. Device, setup App and web admin interface of the Zyxel Multy M1 (WSM20) whole home mesh WiFi router system.
UPDATE: These devices are massively unstable and unreliable. I would like to say: Avoid where possible, buy something that isn't Zyxel for mesh.
00:00 Intro.
02:27 What comes in the box / contents of the box.
02:47 The manual (pause the video to read it).
03:26 What the status lights mean (Pause the video to read it).
03:53 The wall mount bracket.
04:05 The power supply.
04:46 The Multy itself.
05:11 The front of the Multy M1 WSM20
05:18 The back of the Multy M1 WSM20
05:40 The sticker on the underside of the Multy M1 WSM20
06:43 Plugging the Multi M1 WSM20 in for the first time, showing the boot up time.
06:58 CAT.
09:55 Downloading and installing the Multy administration app on a smartphone.
10:25 Opening the app, the first login page of the app.
10:40 Configuration and setup of the first Multy.
13:44 Setup and configuration of the first satellite Multy.
19:16 Setup is complete.
19:43 The first page once you have completed the initial setup.
19:51 Renaming a Multy.
20:46 Editing the settings including enabling IPv6.
22:30 Ethernet Connected Status page.
22:57 Backhaul status page.
23:17 Built in speed test function.
24:19 WiFi Wireless Settings (change the password or name of your WiFi network).
25:00 Connected device management including setting internet access times for homework or overnight blocking of the internet for children's devices.
29:44 Network Map screen.
30:04 Add a Multy screen (if you need to add another one after the initial setup).
30:21 Diagnose screen (Speed tests and WiFi Signal strength meter).
31:06 Local web admin password function to set the password for local access via a web browser without needing the app.
31:39 Port forwarding settings
33:02 UPnP settings.
33:33 NAT and Change to Bridge Mode settings.
34:12 Advanced settings via the app (only contains the SIP ALG option).
35:31 The web admin interface.
37:14 Adding a new Multy using the web admin interface only.
39:07 OpenVPN Server settings.
39:35 OpenVPN Client settings.
39:54 Internet settings (setting PPPoE or static IP details! Setting custom DNS servers, MAC address cloning etc.)
42:15 Many more ALG options via the web admin interface.
42:38 Dynamic DNS settings (no-ip, dyndns etc.)
43:26 Advanced wifi settings via the web admin pages.
44:31 Detailed LAN IP setup on the web admin pages (enable or disable DHCP server, change the DNS IP given to clients etc.).
45:45 Firewall options (enable WAN ICMP Ping).
47:13 Detailed WAN and router status page.
47:29 General settings (login timeout, change local admin password).
47:36 Remote web admin access settings.
47:46 Remote reboot, factory reset and firmware upgrade.
47:57 Change to bridge mode via web admin interface.
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I was planning to buy a mesh system and, during Black Week, I found an offer for 69 euros. I didn't hesitate and bought it after seeing your video. I will use it in Bridge Mode because I want my router to manage the LAN for the voip phone. Thank you very much, your video was valuable also because there are many negative comments on Amazon. They probably don't know what they bought... :-D
@freename
8 ай бұрын
Glad to have been of help.
Beware Maximum number of Multi units you can use together is only 4. The main one will be used instead of your router.
@freename
6 күн бұрын
I've given up using the Multy in their default firmware. They are just too unreliable. Putting OpenWRT on them and using them as manually configured mesh nodes is rock solid.
Currently £50 for a 3 pack. Was thinking of buying them and putting OpenWRT on. I know you did a video about the Belkin RT3200 and OpenWRT. Any chance of the same with these? I would just get a Belkin for easier install but can't find it for a decent price. Thanks
@freename
8 ай бұрын
Its possible.. my friend has done it. And given my recent experience using these units I'm really unimpressed with the Multys for their Mesh networking. It's massively unreliable and often impossible to get the devices to pair. OpenWRT will work great for them as normal routers.. but the mesh functionality would be lost. Keep an eye on my channel for a video about OpenWRT installation when I get around to making it :)
@freename
7 ай бұрын
Here you go! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6GipKmfk8-Yfbg.html Note.. there's some changes to make at the end to do with Software and Hardware offloading.
Thank you for your detailed review. Is MAC address filtering available on this device?
@freename
6 ай бұрын
It does not look like it.. but MAC filtering is a terrible way to secure a network. MAC addresses are trivial to change and trivial to monitor over the air. Use a better way to prevent devices connecting such as regular password changes.
I have a zyxel router, would the 3 act as extenders for my current router( as i belive you made the first one act as a router) thanks.
@freename
8 ай бұрын
No, these are their own mesh and can't use a router as the initial "point". Zyxel do have some routers with their own mesh nodes but a single mesh node often costs the same as the 3 pack of the Multys, meaning you may as well pay less and get more points buying the Multys!
bought it for 40 euro today is it worth or should i cancel it (3 pack) what you think ?
@freename
3 ай бұрын
Depends how technical you are. If you want to reflash them with OpenWRT and configure your own WiFi repeating then keep them. If you are not technical then return them or eBay them. I suspect you can sell them for more then €40 on eBay?
Hi mate, I’m planning to order it. Do you need a ZyXel router too? I have a FritzBox now.
@freename
9 ай бұрын
No, it works with any other router. The first of the Multy will need to plug into the FritzBox. And worth selecting Bridge mode on the Multys once you've set them up.
@Hostaweb
9 ай бұрын
@@freename that’s great, I will order them. Many thanks. Are you happy with them? In terms of coverage and speed?
@Hostaweb
9 ай бұрын
@@freename and as far as I know, all 3 devices will functionate as ‘access points’ ?
@freename
9 ай бұрын
@@Hostaweb I'm not sure how they behave in routing mode. Maybe one becomes the main node and does the NAT/routing (the first one you setup). In bridge mode they are basically all just access points. Unlike the Orbi, the Multy are all the same hardware and there isn't specific hardware for the "router" and the "satellites".
@Hostaweb
9 ай бұрын
@@freename many thanks, appreciate you’re information a lot!