D-Link Covr User manual

USER MANUAL
Covr your Whole Home in Seamless Mesh Wi-Fi
COVR-1100 || COVR-1102 || COVR-1103
AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System
High Performance One Seamless Network More Coverage
C100 M0 Y19 K23
Pantone 3145C

iD-Link COVR-1102 User Manual
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1.00 September 03, 2019 Initial release
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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

iiD-Link COVR-1102 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview..............................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................1
System Requirements.................................................................2
Introduction and Features.........................................................3
Hardware Overview..................................................................... 5
COVR-1100 LED Indicator ..................................................5
COVR-1100 Rear Panel........................................................ 6
D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup ..............................................................7
Web Based Installation ..............................................................9
Conguration...................................................................10
Home ..............................................................................................11
Internet...................................................................................12
COVR-1100 ............................................................................13
Connected Clients..............................................................14
COVR Points..........................................................................15
Settings ..........................................................................................16
Wizard.....................................................................................16
Internet...................................................................................17
IPv4 .....................................................................................17
IPv6 .....................................................................................26
VLAN...................................................................................37
Wireless ..................................................................................39
Wi-Fi....................................................................................39
Guest Zone.......................................................................40
Network..................................................................................41
D-Link Cloud.........................................................................43
Advanced ..............................................................................44
Firewall ...................................................................................44
IPv4/IPv6 Rules ...............................................................46
Port Forwarding ..................................................................47
Port Forwarding .............................................................47
Virtual Server...................................................................48
Website Filter...................................................................49
Static Routes.........................................................................50
IPv4 .....................................................................................50
IPv6 .....................................................................................51
Dynamic DNS .......................................................................52
Management................................................................................54
Time & Schedule .................................................................54
Time....................................................................................54
Schedule ...........................................................................55
System Log............................................................................56
System Admin......................................................................58
Admin.................................................................................58
System ...............................................................................60
Upgrade .................................................................................61
Statistics.................................................................................62
Adding Additional COVR Points .....................................63
Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App.....................................................63
Using an Ethernet Cable ..........................................................65

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Third Party Services.........................................................66
Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account....................67
Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................70
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................74
The Google Assistant Setup............................................75
The Google Assistant Voice Commands.....................78
Resetting Your Device .....................................................79
Wireless Basics.................................................................80
What is Wireless?.........................................................................81
Tips...................................................................................................83
Technical Specications..................................................84
Regulatory Information ..................................................86

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
COVR-1100 - COVR Point Router (x 1)
COVR-1102 - COVR Point Router (x 2)
COVR-1103 - COVR Point Router (x 3) Quick Installation Card
Power adapter (x 1)
Power adapter (x 2)
Power adapter (x 3) Quick Installation Guide
Ethernet Cable
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.)
System Requirements

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Introduction and Features
Introducing the AC1200 Dual BandWhole Home MeshWi-Fi System, a seamlessWi-Fi solution that’s the perfect t for your modern
home. It features high-performance COVR Points that blanket every square inch of your home with high-speed AC1200 dual band
Wi-Fi as well as two on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports (per unit) for wired connectivity. With COVR, you enjoy Wi-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.
Create or Expand your COVR Network
Gone are the days of only being able to use Wi-Fi in certain areas of your home. The AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi
System allows you to easily expand your COVR mesh network just by adding on a COVR-1100 unit wherever you need more Wi-
Fi coverage. Thanks to revolutionary Smart Roaming technology, the COVR unit continuously scans the wireless signal strength
to your devices, automatically connecting them to the strongest signal available. The COVR units handle the transfer seamlessly,
allowing you to walk from room to room without experiencing dropped VoIP calls or frozen video streams. You enjoy seamless
connectivity no matter where you are in the house.
High-Performance, Flexible Mesh Network
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™ means easy to use, self-adaptingWi-Fi with greater exibility in device choice. Each COVR-1100 unit is
equipped with industry standardWi-Fi CERTIFIED EasyMesh™ technology.Your COVR points work together to form a self-organizing
and self-optimizing network which collects information and responds to network conditions to maximize performance. From
1-storey apartments to 4-storey houses, and from basements to back decks, COVR’s got you covered.
High-Speed Wired and Wireless Connectivity
With your COVR System you can bring the full potential of Wireless AC speeds of up to 1200 Mbps to any area in your home,
including dead spots. The COVR System creates its own exclusive high-speed Wi-Fi zone for communication with your wireless
devices, allowing you to fully experience demanding multimedia applications from anywhere in your home.The COVR unit is also
equipped with optional Ethernet Backhaul connectivity so that you can optimize the connection between COVR units no matter
what’s between them. In addition, the Gigabit Ethernet ports give you solid, dependable wired performance for devices such as
Network Attached Storage (NAS), media centers, and gaming consoles.

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MU-MIMO and Smart Steering Technology
The COVR AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System features multi-user multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO)
Wi-Fi, which transmits multiple separate data streams to each wireless device simultaneously to increase speed and eciency.
Enjoy increased throughput and seamless high-denition streaming media, Internet phone calls, online gaming, and content-rich
web surng throughout your entire home or oce with COVR.
Additionally, the COVR units are equipped with dual-band radios and intelligent Smart Steering. Don’t worry if you don’t know
your 2.4 Ghz from your 5 Ghz, COVR automatically places your device on the optimal wireless band depending on network trac
conditions. With COVR, this happens seamlessly without dropouts, lag, or interruption to your wireless connection, and most
importantly - without you ever lifting a nger.
Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features
Tired of having to visit the website or manually going to the router’s UI every so often to check for the latest rmware? The COVR
unit will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features and the most secure
rmware, and will install the update silently in the background. For an extra peace of mind, in the event of failure during the
rmware update, the router will store a backup system image in the memory before proceeding with the update.
Simple Setup and Conguration
The COVR AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System provides you with a home networking solution that is quick and
easy to set up. The COVR System works straight out of the box, so you just need to plug it in to get started. Congure your network
in no time with the free D-Link Wi-Fi app on your Android or iOS compatible device, or by using the intuitive web-based interface.

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Hardware Overview
COVR-1100 LED Indicator
1 Status LED
Solid red The COVR-1100 is booting up.
Blinking orange The COVR-1100 is syncing to another COVR-1100 COVR Point.
Once set up, a blinking orange LED indicates there is no connection to the device.
Blinking white Once set up, a blinking white LED indicates a weak connection.
Solid white The COVR-1100 is powered on and running.
Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection.
O
The COVR-1100 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 58 for more information.
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COVR-1100 Rear Panel
1 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o.
2Internet WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
3 Ethernet LAN Port Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles.
4 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device.
5 Reset Button Insert a paperclip in the hole, wait for 5 seconds, then release to reset the router to default settings.
1 2 3 4 5

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D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup
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
The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your 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.

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Step 5
Choose COVR from the product options and select COVR-1100, COVR-1102
or COVR-1103 from the list of available devices depending on your COVR
system. Tap Next to continue.
Step 6
You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your
COVR network. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation and the conguration process.
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.

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Web Based Installation
Step 1
Position the COVR Point close to your Internet-connected modem. Next,
connect the power adapter and plug the COVR Point into a power outlet.
Step 2
Wait for the COVR Point to boot up. When the Status 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. Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Your AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 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
10 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.
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SSID:
Password:
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.

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Conguration
When prompted, enter your password. If you previously followed the setup
wizard, please use the admin password you entered during the wizard.
Otherwise, leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed.
Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, press the
Reset button on the bottom of the device with an unfolded paper clip to
restore the device to its default settings. Refer to Resetting your Device on
page 79 for more information.
To access the web conguration utility, open a web browser such as Internet
Explorer and enter http://covr.local./ in the address bar.
If you want to access the web interface using a wireless connection, connect
to your COVR Wi-Fi, then open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
enter http://covr.local./ in the address bar.
Note: If you have previously changed the Management Link in the Network
settings, use this link to access the web user interface instead.
When you are logged in, the device's home page will open, displaying its
current connection status.
The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings , Features, and
Management functions. You may quickly jump back Home at any time.
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 the master COVR Point 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 16 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-1100
Click on the COVR-1100 icon to view details about the COVR Point's wireless
and local network settings. This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local network, 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 55 for more
information.
Click Save when you are done.

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COVR Points
Click on the COVR Points icon to view details about all additional COVR Points
in your COVR whole home Wi-Fi network.
To edit a COVR Point’s name, click the pencil icon in the top-right of the box of
the COVR Point that you want to rename.
To reboot a COVR Point, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the COVR
Point's box and click Reboot.
To remove a COVR Point from your COVR Wi-Fi network, click the settings icon
in the bottom-right of the COVR Point's box and click Remove.
Name: Enter a name for the COVR Point.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the COVR Point.
Click Save when you are done.

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Settings
Wizard
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to open
the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you set up the
device using the web-user interface for the rst time.
This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to Repair button when no
Internet connection is detected.
Refer to Manual Installation on 9 for more information.