D-Link COVR-2202, COVR-2200 User Manual
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COVR-2202/2200
USER MANUAL
Preface
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Revision Date Description
1.00 July 09, 2018 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
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ..............................................................1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
System Requirements ................................................................. 2
Introduction ................................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................................3
Hardware Overview .....................................................................5
COVR-2200 LED Indicator .................................................. 5
COVR-2200 Rear Panel ........................................................ 6
Hardware Setup ............................................................................7
Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App .............................................. 7
Manual Installation ...........................................................10
Conguration ................................................................... 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
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
Wireless ..................................................................................40
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................40
Guest Zone .......................................................................42
Adding Additional Covr Points ....................................... 66
Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App .....................................................66
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Connect to a Wireless Client ...........................................69
WPS Button ...................................................................................69
Upgrading Firmware .......................................................70
Using the Web User Interface .................................................70
Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App .....................................................70
Resetting Your Device .....................................................72
Wireless Basics .................................................................73
What is Wireless? .........................................................................74
Tips ...................................................................................................76
Technical Specications .................................................. 77
Regulatory Information ..................................................79
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Section 1 - Product Overview
COVR-2200 Covr Point A Router (x 1)
COVR-2200 Covr Point (x 1)
Power adapter (x 2)
Quick Installation Card
Product Overview
Package Contents
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
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Network Requirements
System Requirements
• An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients
• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Computer with the following:
• Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter or Wi-Fi interface
Web-based Conguration
Utility Requirements
D-Link Wi-Fi App
Requirements
Browser requirements:
• Internet Explorer 10 or higher
• Firefox 28 or higher
• Safari 6 or higher
• Chrome 28 or higher
• iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. (Please refer to the mobile
app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.)
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Introduction
The COVR-2202 Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System is an elegant, high-performance home networking solution comprised of
three COVR-2200 Covr Points. Each Covr Point features powerful AC1200 Wi-Fi combined with two on-board Gigabit Ethernet
ports to bring the uncompromised, full potential of AC1200 Wi-Fi to any area in your home, oering true, seamless whole home
coverage. With COVR-2202, D-Link has got you Covr’d.
Features
• AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi with Smart Backhaul - Covr has a dedicated backhaul band for communication between
Covr Points, meaning more Wi-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 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 buering, drop-outs, or dead spots.
• Extreme Performance - The six powerful antennas, high-power amplier, 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.
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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• 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 the
COVR-2202 and congure your network with your specic settings in a matter of minutes.
Features (continued)
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Hardware Overview
COVR-2200 LED Indicator
1
COVR Status
1
LED
Solid red The COVR-2200 is booting up.
Blinking orange
Solid white
Blinking white
O
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.
The COVR-2200 is powered on and running.
Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection.
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).
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
3
1
2
1 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device.
2 Gigabit LAN ports
3 WPS
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.
Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS). Refer to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup section on page 41 for more information.
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Hardware Setup
Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App
The free D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your COVR-2202
Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System from your mobile device or tablet.
This following section will walk you through the installation and conguration
steps for the COVR-2202 Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System using the D-Link
Wi-Fi app.
To get the D-Link Wi-Fi app, browse the App Store or Google Play and search
for D-Link Wi-Fi. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take
you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page directly.
Note: The screenshots may dier depending on your mobile device’s OS
version. The following steps show the Android interface of the D-Link Wi-Fi
app. If you are using an iOS device, the appearance may dier from that of the
screenshots, but the process is the same.
D-Link Wi-Fi
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Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App (Continued)
1. Open the D-Link Wi-Fi app and tap Install New Device at the bottom.
2. Next, select COVR-2202 from the list and tap NEXT.
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3. When asked to create a new network, or add to an existing network,
choose Create a new network and tap NEXT.
4. You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up
the COVR-2202 hardware. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation and Covr Wi-Fi conguration process.
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Manual Installation
If you do not wish to use the D-Link Wi-Fi app, you can manually set up the COVR-2202 and congure your Covr Wi-Fi network
using the web-based user interface. Follow the instructions below to set up your COVR-2202 Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System.
Note: Position the Covr Point labeled A close to your Internet-connected modem.
1. Connect the power adapter and plug the Covr Point into a power outlet. Wait for Covr Point A to boot up.
A
2. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange, wirelessly connect your PC or laptop to the Wi-Fi name (SSID) printed on
the back of the device, or on the included Wi-Fi Conguration Card.
Wi-Fi
SSID
Password
Wi-Fi
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Manual Installation (Continued)
3. Type http://covr.local./ into a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
http://covr.local./
Your COVR-2202 Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System is now set up and ready to use. You can now congure your Covr Wi-Fi
settings using the free D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app or the web-based user interface. Refer to the Conguration section on page
12 for more information on conguring your network using the web-based user interface.
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Conguration
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
Important: If you cannot remember your password, press the reset
button on the bottom of the device to restore the default settings. Refer to
Resetting your Device on page 72 for more information.
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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Internet
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 recongure the Internet settings, click Go to settings at the bottom-right.
Refer to the Internet Settings section starting on page 19 for more information.
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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 WiFi information.
This overview is only informational. To congure these sections, refer to the
corresponding conguration 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):
Parental Control: Enable or disable parental control to allow or block access to the
Schedule: If Parental Control is enabled, use the drop-down menu to select
Specify an IP address for the DHCP server to assign to this client.
network for this user.
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.
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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 page 10 for more information.
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Internet
IPv4
In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet conguration options.
My Internet
Connection Is:
For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 20.
For Static IP refer to page 21.
For PPPoE refer to page 22.
For PPTP refer to page 24.
For L2TP refer to page 26.
For DS-Lite refer to page 28.
To congure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Refer to page 29.
Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You
will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection
type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the
options.
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Dynamic IP (DHCP)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically
from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Select this option if your ISP does not
specify an IP address to use.
Advanced Settings
Host Name: The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave
it blank if you are not sure.
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
MAC Address
Clone:
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address
of port 1 on Covr Point A. You can use the drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Click Save when you are done.
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Static IP
Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP.
Primary DNS
Server:
Advanced Settings
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
MAC Address
Clone:
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address
of port 1 on Covr Point A. You can use the drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Click Save when you are done.
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PPPoE
Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username
and password in order to connect to the Internet.
Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always on, On Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
Enter a maximum idle time (in minutes) during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature,
select Always on as the reconnect mode.
Advanced Settings
Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
If you selected Dynamic IP as the Address Mode:
Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional).
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
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PPPoE (continued)
MAC Address
Clone:
If you selected Static IP as the Address Mode:
IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Service Name: Enter the ISP service name (optional).
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
MAC Address
Clone:
The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address
of port 1 on Covr Point A. You can use the drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address
of port 1 on Covr Point A. You can use the drop-down menu to replace
the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of a connected
client.
Click Save when you are done.
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PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password.
PPTP Server: Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
Enter a maximum idle (in minutes) time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature,
select Always on as the reconnect mode.
Advanced Settings
Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
If you selected Dynamic IP as the Address Mode:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
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If you selected Static IP as the Address Mode:
PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
PPTP (continued)
PPTP Subnet
Mask:
PPTP Gateway IP
Address:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP.
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
Click Save when you are done.
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L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your Internet Service Provider
(ISP) uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and
password.
L2TP Server: Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
Enter a maximum idle (in minutes) time during which the Internet
connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature,
select Always on as the reconnect mode.
Advanced Settings
Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
If you selected Dynamic IP as the Address Mode:
Primary DNS
Server:
Secondary DNS
Server:
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This
address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
optimal performance with your ISP.
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