D-Link COVR-2600R User manual

Version 1.01 | 2016/06/03
User Manual
AC3900 WHOLE HOME WI-FI SYSTEM
COVR-3902
USER MANUAL
Covr your Whole Home in High-Power Wi-Fi
HIGH PERFORMANCE MORE COVERAGE ONE SEAMLESS
NETWORK

iD-Link COVR-3902 User Manual
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Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) with High Network Availability (HiNA), and automatically switches to a power-saving Network
Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. It can also be turned o through a power switch to save energy when it is not
needed.
COVR-2600R COVR-1300E
Network Standby: 6.41 watts Network Standby: 3.92 watts
Switched O: 0.06 watts Switched O: 0.05 watts
Preface
Revision Date Description
1.00 July 27, 2017 Initial release.

iiD-Link COVR-3902 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................1
System Requirements.................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................ 3
Hardware Overview.....................................................................5
COVR-2600R LED Indicators.............................................. 5
COVR-1300E LED Indicators..............................................6
COVR-2600R Back Panel..................................................... 7
COVR-2600R Front Panel.................................................... 8
COVR-1300E Back Panel .....................................................9
COVR-1300E Side Panel....................................................10
Installation.......................................................................11
Before you Begin.........................................................................12
Wireless Installation Considerations....................................13
Hardware Setup ..........................................................................14
Completing Setup......................................................................16
D-Link Wi-Fi App .................................................................17
Web Interface Setup Wizard ...........................................24
Conguration - COVR-2600R ..........................................31
Home ..............................................................................................32
Internet...................................................................................32
COVR-2600R..........................................................................33
Connected Clients..............................................................34
Extenders...............................................................................36
USB Device............................................................................37
Settings ..........................................................................................38
Wizard.....................................................................................38
Internet...................................................................................38
IPv6 .....................................................................................48
Wireless ..................................................................................68
Guest Zone.......................................................................70
Network..................................................................................71
USB Sharing ..........................................................................73
Features..........................................................................................74
QoS Engine............................................................................74
Firewall ...................................................................................75
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................77
Port Forwarding ..................................................................78
Virtual Server...................................................................79
Website Filter........................................................................80
Static Routes.........................................................................81
IPv6 .....................................................................................82
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................83
IPv6 Host...........................................................................84
Quick VPN..............................................................................85
Management................................................................................87
Time & Schedule .................................................................87
Time....................................................................................87
Schedule ...........................................................................88
System Log............................................................................89
System Admin......................................................................91
System ...............................................................................92

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Upgrade .................................................................................93
Statistics.................................................................................94
Conguration - COVR-1300E ..........................................95
System ...............................................................................96
Upgrade ............................................................................97
Statistics ............................................................................98
Quick VPN.........................................................................99
Important Information .......................................................... 100
Quick VPN Server Setup Instructions ............................... 101
iOS Devices ................................................................................ 102
Mac OS X..................................................................................... 106
Windows 7.................................................................................. 109
Windows 8.1/8.......................................................................... 113
Windows 10............................................................................... 119
Android ....................................................................................... 122
Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................126
WPS Button................................................................................ 126
Wireless Basics...............................................................127
What is Wireless?...................................................................... 128
Tips................................................................................................ 130
Technical Specications................................................131
Regulatory Statements - COVR-2600R.........................134
Regulatory Statements - COVR-1300E.........................154

1D-Link COVR-3902 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the COVR-3902 will cause damage and void the
warranty for this product.
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Detachable Antenna x 4COVR-1300E AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Ethernet Cable x 1COVR-2600R AC2600 Wi-Fi Router
Quick Installation GuidePower Adapter x 2
Wi-Fi Conguration Card

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
D-Link Wi-Fi Requirements
• iPhone®/iPad®/iPod touch®, Android™, or Windows smartphone
or tablet. (Please refer to the mobile app's store page to check
whether your device is compatible)
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The COVR-3902 CovrWi-Fi System is a revolutionary wireless networking solution comprised of the COVR-2600R AC2600Wi-Fi Router
andCOVR-1300EAC1300Wi-Fi Range Extender.The CovrWi-FiSystemusesahigh-powerWi-Firouteratitscoretooera“PowrZone”of
blazingfast2533Mbps1Wi-Fi,whiletheCovrSeamlessExtendertakescareoftheouteredge.Automaticallyconnecttothestrongestsignal
asyoumovethroughyourhomeforupto6,000sq.ftofseamlesswholehomecoverage.WiththeCOVR-3902,D-LinkhasgotyouCovr’d.
Features
• High-Power Wi-FI - The COVR-3902 features a high-power AC2600 router oering blazing-fast wireless speeds
of up to a combined 2533 Mbps (1732 Mbps 802.11ac 5 GHz, plus 800 Mbps 802.11n 2.4 GHz)1 combined with
the AC1300 seamless extender to bring high-performance Wi-Fi to the hard-to-reach places in your home.
COVR-3902 provides you with the speed you need to fully enjoy data-intensive activities such as 4K video
steaming and online gaming.
• Smart Roaming - The Covr Wi-Fi System creates a single, seamless wireless network throughout your entire
home using a single wireless network name (SSID). This means that once you connect, your connection
is maintained seamlessly as you and your wireless device roam throughout your home, allowing you to
experience an uninterrupted connection without buering, drop-outs or dead spots.
• 4 x 4 MU-MIMO Technology - Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) sends and receives data to and from multiple
devices simultaneously to increase speed and eciency. Your laptop, tablet, media player and game console
can all be sending and receiving data at the same time, with no need to wait in turn, allowing you to get more
out of your home Wi-Fi network than ever before.
1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.

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• Smart Steering - Behind the scenes, the COVR-3902 automatically determines whether to connect a device to
the 2.4 or 5 GHz band, thereby providing the best speed and range for each device and optimally distributing
devices to each network.
• Expandable Network - Covr’s Wi-Fi System is pre-paired and works straight out of the box, so you just need to
plug them in and get started. Covr is also a scalable solution; extra extenders can be added to increase the reach
of your network. Scale up your Wi-Fi by adding another extender to get true whole-home coverage.
• Easy Setup - Through its intuitive web-based user interface or the free D-Link Wi-Fi app, you can quickly set up
the COVR-3902 and congure your network to your specic settings in a matter of minutes.
Features (continued)

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
COVR-2600R LED Indicators
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1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid orange during
boot up.
2 Internet LED A solid green light indicates a connection on the Internet port. If the LED is orange, the router cannot connect
to the Internet.
3 Wireless (2.4 GHz LED) A solid green light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is enabled.
4 Wireless (5 GHz LED) A solid green light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless band is enabled.
5 USB LED A solid green light indicates a USB storage device is connected to the USB 3.0 port on the front of the router.

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COVR-1300E LED Indicators
3 5421
1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. The light will be solid orange during
boot up.
2 2.4 GHz Uplink LED A solid green light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless uplink connection is established.
3 5 GHz Uplink LED A solid green light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless uplink connection is established.
4 2.4 GHz Downlink LED A solid green light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless downlink connection is established.
5 5 GHz Downlink LED A solid green light indicates that the 5 GHz wireless downlink connection is established.

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COVR-2600R Back Panel
1 Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter.
2 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
3 INTERNET Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
4 Gigabit LAN Ports (1- 4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.
5 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client.
6 Reset Button Insert a paper clip into the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default settings.
7 Wi-Fi Button Press this button turn o or turn on the wireless networks.
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COVR-2600R Front Panel
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1 USB 3.0 Port Connect a USB storage device to share les over the network.

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COVR-1300E Back Panel
1 Reset Button Insert a paper clip into the hole, wait for 10 seconds, and release to reset the router to default settings.
2 Wi-Fi Button Press this button turn o or turn on the wireless networks.
3 Gigabit LAN Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.
4 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
5 Power Input Connector for the supplied power adapter.
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COVR-1300E Side Panel
1 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a wireless client.
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Section 2 - Installation
This section will walk you through the installation of the COVR-3902. During the setup procedure, your Internet connection will
be temporarily unavailable, until the setup process is completed.
Note: If you will be setting up the COVR-3902 AC3900 Whole Home Wi-Fi System on your mobile device using the free D-Link
Wi-Fi app, you must download this app before beginning the installation process.
To get the D-Link Wi-Fi app, browse the App Store for Apple devices or the Google Play store and search for D-Link Wi-Fi. You
can also scan the QR code below, which will take you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page directly.
Installation
D-Link Wi-Fi

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Before you Begin
• Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet,
attic, or garage.
• Congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it
is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices.
• If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to“bridge”mode so the router can
work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router,
then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet
port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service
Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also
supply you with additional WAN conguration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection.
• If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to
label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes.
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as
WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to
follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -
each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that
the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better
reception.
3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or
open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors,
le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
noise.
5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4
GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the
phone is not in use.

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2. Position your COVR-2600R router near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless
coverage.
1. Attach the four included antennas to the sides and back of the router. The COVR-3902 system is designed to give you
the fastest, most stable network connection possible. In order to maximize performance, fully extend the side antennas
into a 45-degree angle and the rear antennas into a 90-degree angle to provide optimal wireless coverage. Keep the
router in an open area for better wireless coverage.
Modem
Hardware Setup
3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately
one minute until the Power and 2.4 GHz/5 GHz LED indicators on the front of the device are lit solid green.
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Note: This unit is to be used with the included 12 V/3 A power supply.
If you are conguring the COVR-2600R from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet
cable into the LAN port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
Wi-Fi Conguration Note
Modem
4. If you are conguring the COVR-2600R wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the included
Wi-Fi Conguration Card. You can also nd the Wi-Fi network name and password printed on the label attached to the
bottom of your router.
Modem
The COVR-3902 is now ready to be congured using either the web-based user interface, or the free D-Link Wi-Fi
mobile app. Proceed to Completing Setup on page 16 for more information on how to complete the setup
process.
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Completing Setup
There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your clients:
• D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your Android device, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to congure your router.
Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi App on page 17.
• D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router's web-based user interface for the rst time.
Refer to Web Interface Setup Wizard on page 24.
• Manual Setup - Log in to the router and manually congure your router.
Refer to Conguration on page 31.