D-Link COVR-2203 User manual

USER MANUAL
C100 M0 Y19 K23
Pantone 3145C
Covr your Whole Home in Seamless Wi-Fi
Tri-Band AC2200 High Performance More Coverage One Seamless Network
McAfee Protection
COVR-2200 || AC2200 Tri Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router
COVR-2202 || Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
COVR-2203 || Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

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Manual Revisions
Revision Date Description
1.00 March 14, 2019 Initial release
1.01 July 02, 2019 Manual updates - added McAfee support
1.02 July 25, 2019 Amended Adding Additional Covr Points
1.03 June 19, 2020 Amended Adding Additional Covr Points
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Power Usage
ErP Power Usage
This device is an Energy Related Product (ErP) that automatically switches to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no
packets being transmitted. If it is not needed during certain periods of time, it can be unplugged to save energy.
Network Standby: 3.5 watts
Preface

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package Contents.........................................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................2
System Requirements.................................................................3
Introduction ...................................................................................4
Features............................................................................................4
Hardware Overview.....................................................................6
COVR-2200 LED Indicator ..................................................6
COVR-2200 Rear Panel........................................................ 7
Hardware Setup ............................................................................8
Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App .............................................. 8
Web Based Installation ............................................................11
Conguration...................................................................12
Accessing the Web User Interface........................................12
Home ..............................................................................................13
Internet...................................................................................14
COVR-2200............................................................................15
Connected Clients..............................................................16
Covr Points ............................................................................17
Settings ..........................................................................................18
Wizard.....................................................................................18
Internet...................................................................................19
IPv4 .....................................................................................19
IPv6 .....................................................................................29
Wireless ..................................................................................40
Wi-Fi....................................................................................40
Guest Zone.......................................................................42
Network..................................................................................43
Advanced ......................................................................................45
QoS Engine............................................................................45
Firewall ...................................................................................47
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................49
Port Forwarding ..................................................................50
Port Forwarding .............................................................50
Virtual Server...................................................................51
Website Filter...................................................................52
Static Routes.........................................................................53
IPv4 .....................................................................................53
IPv6 .....................................................................................54
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................55
Management................................................................................57
Time & Schedule .................................................................57
Time....................................................................................57
Schedule ...........................................................................58
System Log............................................................................59
System Admin......................................................................61
Admin.................................................................................61
System ...............................................................................63
Upgrade .................................................................................64
Statistics.................................................................................65
Adding Additional Covr Points.......................................66
Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App.....................................................66

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Using an Ethernet Cable ..........................................................68
Third Party Services.........................................................69
Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account....................70
Voice Assistants...........................................................................73
Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................74
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................78
The Google Assistant Setup............................................79
The Google Assistant Voice Commands.....................82
D-Link defend ..............................................................................83
D-Link defend Setup..........................................................84
D-Link defend and Amazon Alexa Setup...................88
D-Link defend and Amazon Alexa Voice
Commands............................................................................92
D-Link defend Features ....................................................93
D-Link defend Tutorials ....................................................94
Connect to a Wireless Client ...........................................95
WPS Button...................................................................................95
Wireless Basics.................................................................96
What is Wireless?.........................................................................97
Tips...................................................................................................99
Technical Specications................................................100
Regulatory Information ................................................102

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Package Contents
COVR-2200 || AC2200 Tri Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router COVR-2202 || Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
COVR-2200 Covr Point (x 1) COVR-2200 Covr Point A Router (x 1)
COVR-2200 Covr Point (x 1)
Power adapter (x 1) Power adapter (x 2)
Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Card Quick Installation Card
Simple Setup Guide Simple Setup Guide
Voice Assistants Setup Guide Voice Assistants Setup Guide
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.

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COVR-2203 || Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
COVR-2200 Covr Point A Router (x 1)
COVR-2200 Covr Point (x 2)
Power adapter (x 3)
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Card
Simple Setup Guide
Voice Assistants Setup Guide
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.

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Network Requirements
•An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Web-based
Conguration Utility
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or Wi-Fi interface
Browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
D-Link Wi-Fi App
Requirements
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to
check whether your device is compatible.)
D-Link defend App
Requirements
• iOS® or Android™ device (Please refer to the app's store page to
check whether your device is compatible.)
System Requirements

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Introduction
Introducing the Covr Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, the seamless Wi-Fi solution that’s the perfect t for your modern
home. It features two high-performance Covr Points that blanket every square inch of your home with high-speed AC2200 tri-
bandWi-Fi as well as two on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports (per unit) for wired connectivity.With Covr, you enjoyWi-Fi that’s stable,
consistent, and truly seamless. Featuring integrated voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, you
can control your network with voice commands.
Features
• AC2200Tri-BandWi-Fi with Smart Backhaul - Covr has a dedicated backhaul band for communication between
Covr Points, meaning moreWi-Fi for your connected devices.The Smart Backhaul focuses the signal between Covr
Points for the best possible backhaul signal.
• Smart Roaming - The Tri Band Whole Home Mesh 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.
• McAfee Protection - Kick security up a notch with McAfee protection for your network. Keep your kids safe online
with age-based proles and the ability to pause the internet when you need to. All this is part of the comprehensive
parental controls oered by the McAfee Secure Home Platform2. With the McAfee Secure Home Platform you can
also take control of your devices and be the rst to know and respond to potentially threatening activity on your
network, such as devices trying to connect to malicious addresses, or unidentied devices joining your network.
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, may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
2The purchase of this product includes a free 5-year subscription to SHP and a 2-year subscription to MLS.These subscriptions are subject to the McAfee terms and conditions
and can be renewed at the expense of the customer after the expiry of the free period. The protection and anti-virus features of this device will not function without a valid
SHP subscription. McAfee Livesafe can be installed on all the supported devices you own for the duration of your subscription. Please check the McAfee LiveSafe website for
the latest list of supported operating systems.

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• Extreme Performance - The six powerful antennas, high-power amplier, and MU-MIMO technology combined
create an ultra-fast, powerful Wi-Fi network capable of handling a large number of connected devices running
high-bandwidth applications like 4K streaming and gaming.
• Smart Steering - Behind the scenes, each Covr Point automatically determines whether to connect a device to
the 2.4 or 5 GHz band, providing the best speed and range for each device and optimally distributing devices to
each network.
• Expandable Network - Covr is a scalable solution; extra Covr Points can be added to increase the reach of your
network. Scale up your Wi-Fi by adding another Covr Point to get true whole-home coverage.
• Easy Setup - Using the free D-Link Wi-Fi app or the intuitive web-based user interface, you can quickly set up and
congure your network with your specic settings in a matter of minutes.

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Hardware Overview
COVR-2200 LED Indicator
1COVR Status
LED
Solid red The COVR-2200 is booting up.
Blinking orange The COVR-2200 is syncing to another COVR-2200 Covr Point.
Once set up, a blinking orange LED indicates there is no connection to the device.
Solid white The COVR-2200 is powered on and running.
Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection.
Blinking white Once set up, a blinking white LED indicates a weak connection, or that the Covr Point is connecting
to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
O
The COVR-2200 is powered o.
If the device is powered on and Status LED is disabled, the device is working as normal. Refer to
the Admin section on page 61 for more information.
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COVR-2200 Rear Panel
1 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device.
2 Gigabit LAN ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.
On Covr Point A, LAN port 1 is designated as the WAN port that connects to your modem.
3 WPS Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS).
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3

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Hardware Setup
Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your Covr device from your compatible Android or iOS device.
Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface of the D-Link
Wi-Fi app. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
Step 3
Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen.
Step 1
Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on
Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you
to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page.
Step 2
Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device.
D-Link Wi-Fi

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Step 4
Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and
proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 5.
QUICK INSTALL CARD

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Step 5
Choose COVR from the product options and select your Covr pack from the
list of available devices. Tap Next to continue.
• COVR-2203 |Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
• COVR-2202 | Tri Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
• COVR-2200 | AC2200 Tri Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router
Step 6
You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your
Covr product. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation and the conguration process.
OR

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Web Based Installation
If you do not wish to use the D-Link Wi-Fi app, you can manually set up your Covr device and congure your Covr Wi-Fi network
using the web-based user interface.
Step 1
Position the Covr Point labeled A close to your Internet-connected modem
and connect an Ethernet cable to the modem and to LAN Port 1 of the Covr
Point. Next, connect the power adapter and plug the Covr Point into a power
outlet.
Step 2
Wait for Covr Point A to boot up. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange,
wirelessly connect your computer to the Wi-Fi name (SSID) printed on the
back of the device, or on the included Quick Install Card.
Your Covr device is now set up and ready to use. You can now congure your Covr Wi-Fi settings using the free D-Link Wi-Fi
mobile app or the web-based user interface. Refer to the Conguration section on page page 12 for more information on
conguring your network using the web-based user interface.
http://covr.local./
Step 3
Type http://covr.local./ into a web browser and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
A
MODEM
LAN Port 1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
SSID:
Password:

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Conguration
Accessing the Web User Interface
You can access the web-based user interface using one of the following web
browsers:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type http://covr.local./ in the address bar.
3. Specify the admin password.
• If this is the rst logging in, leave the password blank.
• If you have previously completed the Setup Wizard, specify the
password you created during initial setup
4. Click Log In.
Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity.

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Home
The Home page displays the current status of your Covr Wi-Fi network in the
form of an interactive diagram. You can click each icon to display information
about each part of the network at the bottom of the screen. The menu bar at
the top of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Refer to
the following pages for a description of each section.

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Click on the Internet icon to bring up more details about your Internet
connection. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 and IPv6 connection
respectively.
The Home page displays whether or not Covr Point A is currently connected
to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup
wizard, refer to Wizard on page 18 for more information.
Click Release IP Address to release the current IP address and disconnect
from the Internet. If you wish to reconnect the Internet, click Renew IP
Address.
To recongure the Internet settings, click Go to settings at the bottom-right.
Internet

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COVR-2200
Click on the COVR-2200 icon to view details about the Covr Point's wireless
and local network settings. This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local networks, and Wi-
Fi information.
This overview is only informational. To congure these sections, refer to the
corresponding conguration sections in this manual.

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Connected Clients
Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the clients currently
connected to your Covr Wi-Fi network.
To edit each client’s settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to
edit.
Name: Displays the name of this client. You can edit the client's name here.
Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device.
IP Address: Displays the current IP address of this client.
Reserve IP: Enable to reserve an IP address for this client.
IP Address
(Reserved):
Specify an IP address for the DHCP server to assign to this client.
Parental Control: Enable or disable parental control to allow or block access to the
network for this user.
Schedule: If Parental Control is enabled, use the drop-down menu to select
the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule
may be set to Always O, or you can create your own schedules in
the Schedule section. Refer to Schedule on page 58 for more
information.
Click Save when you are done.