AX1800 AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router AX1800 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System Covr your Whole Home in Seamless Mesh Wi-Fi COVR-X1860 COVR-X1862 Single Pack 2-Pack 3-Pack 4-Pack Coverage up to 230 sqm / 2500 sq. ft. Coverage up to 420 sqm / 4500 sq. ft. Coverage up to 600 sqm / 6500 sq. ft. Coverage up to 790 sqm / 8500 sq. ft.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 3 Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Features............................................................................................ 4 Hardware Overview .....................................................................
Table of Contents Statistics .................................................................................70 Adding Additional Covr Points .......................................71 Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App .....................................................71 Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account ....................73 Voice Assistants ...........................................................................76 Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents COVR-X1860 || AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router COVR-X1862 || AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System COVR-X1860 Covr Point (x 1) COVR-X1860 Covr Point (x 2) Power adapter (x 1) Power adapter (x 2) Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Card Quick Installation Card Simple Setup Guide Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview COVR-X1863 || AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System COVR-X1864 || AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System COVR-X1860 Covr Point (x 3) COVR-X1860 Covr Point (x 4) Power adapter (x 3) Power adapter (x 4) Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Card Quick Installation Card Simple Setup Guide Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Introducing the COVR-X1860, COVR-X1862, COVR-X1863 and COVR-X1864 . The seamless Wi-Fi solution that’s the perfect fit for your modern home. It features high-performance Covr Points that blanket every square inch of your home with high-speed AX1800 Wi-Fi as well as four on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports (per unit) for wired connectivity. With Covr, you enjoy Wi-Fi that’s stable, consistent, and truly seamless.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview COVR-X1860 LED Indicator 1 1 COVR Status LED Solid red The COVR-X1860 is booting up. Blinking orange The COVR-X1860 is syncing to another COVR-X1860 Covr Point. Once set up, a blinking orange LED indicates there is no connection to the device. Solid white The COVR-X1860 is powered on and running. Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection.
Section 1 - Product Overview COVR-X1860 Rear 2 1 3 4 Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). 1 WPS 2 Gigabit LAN Port Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 3 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device. 4 Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Using The D-Link Wi-Fi App The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and configure your Covr device from your compatible Android or iOS device. Note: The screenshots may be different 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 different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same.
Section 2 - Installation 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.
Section 2 - Installation Step 5 Choose COVR from the product options and select your Covr pack from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. • • • • COVR-X1860 | AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router COVR-X1862 | AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System COVR-X1863 | AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System COVR-X1864 | AX1800 Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System OR Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your Covr product.
Section 2 - Installation 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 configure your Covr Wi-Fi network using the web-based user interface. Step 2 Wait for the Covr Point to boot up. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange, wirelessly connect your computer to the Wi-Fi name (SSID) printed on the bottom of the device, or on the included Quick Install Card. Step 3 Type http://covr.local.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration 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 first logging in, leave the password blank.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration COVR-X1860 Click on the COVR-X1860 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 configure these sections, refer to the corresponding configuration sections in this manual.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration Extenders Click on the Extenders icon to view details about all additional devices in your Mesh Wi-Fi network. To edit a Extenders’s name, click the pencil icon in the top-right of the box of the Extenders that you want to rename. To reboot a Extenders, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the Extenders's box and click Reboot. To remove a Extenders from your Mesh Wi-Fi network, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the Extenders's box and click Remove.
Section 3 - Configuration Mesh Network Click on the Extenders icon to view details about all additional devices in your Mesh Wi-Fi network. To edit a Extenders’s name, click the pencil icon in the top-right of the box of the Extenders that you want to rename. To reboot a Extenders, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the Extenders's box and click Reboot. To remove a Extenders from your Mesh Wi-Fi network, click the settings icon in the bottom-right of the Extenders's box and click Remove.
Section 3 - Configuration 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 first time. This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to Repair button when no Internet connection is detected.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet IPv4 In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet configuration options. My Internet Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You Connection Is: will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to Dynamic IP (DHCP) on page 20. For Static IP refer to Static IP on page 21.
Section 3 - Configuration 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 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration 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 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Advanced Settings Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration 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 Enter a maximum idle time (in minutes) during which the Internet Time: connection is maintained during inactivity.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE (continued) MAC Address The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address Clone: 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. 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 Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration PPTP (continued) If you selected Static IP as the Address Mode: PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. PPTP Subnet Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Mask: PPTP Gateway IP Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration 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.
Section 3 - Configuration L2TP (continued) If you selected Static IP as the Address Mode: L2TP IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. L2TP Subnet Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Mask: L2TP Gateway IP Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Address: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration DS-Lite DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for configuration: Advanced Settings DS-Lite Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let Covr Point A allocate the AFTR Configuration: IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Configuration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. If you selected DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option as the DS-Lite Configuration: B4 IPv6 Address: Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. To return to the IPv4 settings, click IPv4. My Internet Choose your IPv6 connection type from the drop-down menu. You Connection Is: will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. For Static IPv6 refer to page 30. For Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 32. For PPPoE refer to page 34. For 6rd refer to page 37.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Use Link-Local Enable or disable link-local address use. Enabling this feature will use Address: your local IPv6 address as the static IP. Disable this feature to manually enter your static IPv6 address and subnet prefix length. IPv6 Address: If Use Link-Local Address is disabled, enter the address supplied by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IPv6 (Continued) Advanced Settings - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. Type: If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type: Router Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).
Section 3 - Configuration Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) Select Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) if your ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server. Some ISPs require you to adjust these settings before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. If Use the following DNS address is selected: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address.
Section 3 - Configuration Auto Configuration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) (Continued) Advanced Settings - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Enabling this feature presents additional configuration options. Assignment: Enable Automatic Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the DHCP-PD in LAN: LAN interface. This option is only available if Enable DHCP-PD is enabled.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. PPPoE Session: Select Create a new session to start a new PPPoE session. Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you an IP address. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE (Continued) IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. If Use the following DNS address is selected: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD: Enable or disable prefix delegation services. LAN IPv6 Link- Displays Covr Point A's LAN link-local address.
Section 3 - Configuration PPPoE (Continued) Advanced Settings - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Enabling this feature presents additional configuration options. Assignment: Enable Automatic Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the DHCP-PD in LAN: LAN interface. This option is only available if Enable DHCP-PD is enabled. Note: This feature requires a smaller subnet prefix than /64 (i.e.
Section 3 - Configuration 6rd In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Assign IPv6 Prefix: Currently unsupported. Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server address. Server: 6rd Manual Configuration Enable Hub and Enable this feature to minimize the number of routes to the destination Spoke Mode: by using a hub and spoke method of networking.
Section 3 - Configuration 6rd (Continued) Advanced Settings - Address Autoconfiguration Settings Enable Automatic Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. IPv6 Address Assignment: Autoconfiguration Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. Type: If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type: Router Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes).
Section 3 - Configuration Local Connectivity Only Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. Advanced Settings - IPv6 ULA Settings Enable ULA: Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings. Use Default ULA Enable this option to use the default ULA prefix. Prefix: If you selected Enable ULA and disabled Default ULA Prefix: ULA Prefix: Enter your own ULA prefix.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Wi-Fi From this page you can configure your Wi-Fi settings. Wi-Fi Mesh Status: Indicates the status of the seamless Wi-Fi mesh system. Smart Connect Status: Indicates the status of Smart Connect. This will be enabled by default if Wi-Fi Mesh is enabled. Wireless Wi-Fi Name (SSID): Enter a name for your Covr Wi-Fi network. Password: Create a password for your Covr Wi-Fi network. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi (Continued) D-Link COVR-X1860 || COVR-X1862 || COVR-X1863 || COVR-X1864 User Manual 41
Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create a temporary wireless network that can be used by guests to access the Internet. This zone will be separate from your main Covr Wi-Fi network. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wireless, then click the Guest Zone link. Covr Wi-Fi System Status: Enable or disable the Covr Guest Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Name (SSID): Enter a name for your guest wireless network.
Section 3 - Configuration Network This section will allow you to change the local network settings of Covr Point A and configure the DHCP settings. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Network. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. Network Settings LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of Covr Point A. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
Section 3 - Configuration Network (Continued) DHCP Server Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP Range: assignment. Note: If you have reserved static IP addresses to client devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you might have an IP conflict. Refer to Connected Clients section page 15 for how reserve IP addresses for clients.
Section 3 - Configuration D-Link Cloud In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click D-Link Cloud to see your D-Link Cloud Service details. This page lists whether you are registered with D-Link Cloud Service and email address associated with the account. Use the DLink Wi-Fi app to find out more about D-Link Cloud's features.
Section 3 - Configuration Operation Mode In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Network to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Operation Mode Settings Router Mode Extender Mode Select Router Mode to run this device as a router.
Section 3 - Configuration Features Parental Control In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Parental Control to configure connected clients Internet access. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a rule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Profile button.
Section 3 - Configuration If Schedule or Bedtime Schedule Status is Enabled. Click on the pencil icon in the Edit column if you wish to create a new schedule,. Each box represents one hour, with the time at the top of each column. To add a time period to the schedule, simply click on the starting hour and drag to the ending hour. You can add multiple days to the schedule and multiple periods per day. Click Apply when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine This Quality of Service (QoS) Engine will allow you to prioritize particular clients over others, so that those clients receive higher bandwidth. For example, if one client is streaming a movie and another is downloading a non-urgent file, you might wish to assign the former device to a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the traffic of the other devices on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Engine (Continued) Under Connected Clients, you will see device cards representing each connected client. If some are off-screen, you can use the < and > buttons to scroll through the cards. A maximum of one device can be assigned Highest priority. A maximum of two devices can be assigned High priority. A maximum of eight devices can be assigned Medium priority. If no devices are explicitly assigned with any priority, they will all be treated with equal priority.
Section 3 - Configuration Firewall Advanced The integrated firewall helps protect your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Firewall Settings. Click Advanced Settings... to expand the list and see all of the options. Enable DMZ: Enable or disable Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This completely exposes the client to threats over the Internet, and is not recommended in ordinary situations.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced (Continued) Advanced Settings - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Configuration PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. IPSec (VPN): Allows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This Application Level Gateway (ALG) may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv4/IPv6 Rules The IPv4/IPv6 Rules section is an advanced option that lets you configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network. To configure the IPv4 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv4 Rules. To configure IPv6 rules, from the Firewall Settings page click IPv6 Rules. To return to the main Firewall Settings page, click Advanced. To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the rules you create.
Section 3 - Configuration Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Port forwarding allows you to specify a port or range of ports to forward to specific devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through Covr Point A. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Port Forwarding. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 3 - Configuration Virtual Server The virtual server allows you to specify a single public port on Covr Point A for redirection to an internal LAN IP address and Private LAN port. To configure the virtual server, from the Port Forwarding page click Virtual Server. To return to the main Port Forwarding page, click Port Forwarding. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Routes IPv4 The Static Routes section allows you to define custom routes to control how traffic moves around your network. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Static Routes. To configure IPv6 rules, click IPv6 and refer to IPv6 on page 57. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 To configure IPv6 routes, on the Static Routes page click IPv6. To return to the main IPv4 static routes page, click IPv4. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Rules button. Click Save when you are done. If you edit or create a rule, the following options will appear: Name: Enter a name for the route.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a dynamic DNS service provider, people can enter your domain name in their web browser to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. In the Features menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. Enable Dynamic Enable or disable dynamic DNS. Enabling this feature will reveal DNS: further configuration options.
Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic DNS (Continued) The IPv6 host settings are found at the bottom of the Dynamic DNS page. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Record button. Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration Quick VPN In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Quick VPN. This page will help you configure the Quick VPN feature of your router. Before proceeding, ensure that your Internet connection is working properly. We recommend configuring Dynamic DNS before proceeding with Quick VPN setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Management Time & Schedule Time The Time page allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From here you can set the time zone and the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. Time Configuration Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Time: Displays the current date and time of the extender.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule Some functions can be controlled through a pre-configured schedule. To create, edit, or delete schedules, from the Time page click Schedule. To return to the Time page, click Time. If you wish to remove a rule, click on its trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a rule, click on its pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new rule, click the Add Device button. Click Save when you are done.
Section 3 - Configuration System Log Covr Point A keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, or be sent to your email address. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click System Log. Log Settings System Log: Click the Check System Log to download a copy of the system log to your hard drive. SysLog Settings Enable Logging to Check this box to send the Covr Point logs to a SysLog Server.
Section 3 - Configuration System Log (Continued) SMTP Server Enter your SMTP server address. Address: SMTP Server Port: Enter your SMTP server port. Enable Enable this option if your SMTP server requires authentication. Authentication: Account Name: Enter your SMTP account name. Password: Enter your SMTP account password. E-mail Log When Full or On Schedule Send When Log If enabled, this option will set Covr Point A to automatically send the log Full: when it is full.
Section 3 - Configuration System Admin Admin This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable the HTTPS server. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click System Admin. Admin Password Password: Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to enter this password whenever you configure Covr Point A using a web browser.
Section 3 - Configuration Admin (Continued) Advanced Settings - LED Control Status LED: Choose to enable or disable the COVR status indicator LED on the front panel of both Covr Point A and the other Covr Point(s). When disabled, the LED will no longer light up solid white during normal operation and will instead turn off.
Section 3 - Configuration System This page will allow you to backup, restore configuration settings, or restore settings from a previous backup, reset, and set up a reboot schedule for the device. On the System Admin page click System. System Save Settings To Click Save to download a backup of your current configuration settings Local Hard Drive: to your local hard drive. This backup can later be used to restore your settings.
Section 3 - Configuration User In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click User. The User section is used to create, manage, and delete user accounts with user-defined access to certain router services. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a user, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a user, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new user, click the Create User button.
Section 3 - Configuration Upgrade This page will allow you to upgrade the extender’s firmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the firmware, you must first download the newest firmware file from http://support.dlink.com. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Upgrade. Firmware Information Master: Displays the current firmware version for Covr Point A.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through your Covr Wi-Fi network. In the Management menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Statistics. You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, and Wi-Fi 5GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top of the graph. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Section 4 - Adding Additional Extenders Adding Additional Covr Points Covr is a scalable solution. You can add additional Covr Points at any time to increase coverage in your home whenever you need to. Adding more Covr Points is a quick and easy process. You can add up to 3 additional units, for a combined total of 4 Covr Points. Using the D-Link Wi-Fi App You can easily add additional units using your mobile device.
Section 4 - Adding Additional Extenders Step 2 From the app menu, tap Install New Device. Step 3 Next, select Scan the QR code and scan the QR code located on the Quick Installation Card of the new Covr Point. You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up the new Covr Point. Simply follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation process. Repeat this process to add additional Covr Points.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, you will first need to register your device with D-Link Cloud Service. Follow the steps below if you do not have a D-Link Cloud Service account. Step 1 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app. D-Link Wi-Fi Step 2 Tap the settings gear icon on the top right corner of the screen.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap the Cloud Service icon. Step 4 Tap the Register button.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 5 In this menu, you can sign up for a D-Link account using Facebook, Google or an Email address. If you already have a D-Link account, you can tap the Log In link at the bottom of the screen to be redirected to the login page.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Voice Assistants With the Covr devices, you can command your router’s functionality with your voice through Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, enabling you to control your network with voice commands. Features include enabling and disabling your Wi-Fi guest zone without having to go into the UI, rebooting the router and checking your router for firmware upgrades.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Amazon Alexa Setup You will need the Amazon Alexa app, an Amazon account, an Amazon Alexa device and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Launch the Amazon Alexa app.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap on Skills & Games. Step 4 Search for "D-Link Wi-Fi". Tap on the search result.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Enable to link the skill. Step 6 Sign in using your D-Link account details.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 7 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked as a skill for your Amazon device. Close the window by tapping Done on the top left corner of the screen. Refer to Amazon Alexa Voice Commands on page 81 for tasks that you can ask your Amazon Alexa to perform.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Amazon Alexa Voice Commands With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to do any of these tasks: Task Enable the guest zone. Disable the guest zone. Find out the guest zone credentials. Reboot the router Upgrade the router. Command “Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone.” “Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to disable my guest zone.” "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi what are my guest network credentials.” "Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to reboot the router.
Section 5 - Third Party Services The Google Assistant Setup You will need the Google Assistant app, a Google account and a D-Link Cloud Service account to use this feature. Note: The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device’s OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Launch the Google Assistant app.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap Yes. Step 4 Sign in using your D-Link account details.
Section 5 - Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Allow to continue setup.. Step 6 Congratulations! D-Link Wi-Fi has been successfully linked to your Google Assistant. Refer to The Google Assistant Voice Commands on page 85 for tasks that you can ask your Google Assistant to perform.
Section 5 - Third Party Services The Google Assistant Voice Commands With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for the Google Assistant, you can ask your Google Assistant to do any of these tasks: Task Enable the guest zone. Disable the guest zone. Find out the guest zone credentials. Reboot the router Upgrade the router. Command “OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to enable my guest zone.” “OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to disable my guest zone.
Section 6 - Connecting a Wireless Client Connect to a Wireless Client WPS Button The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to your Covr Wi-Fi network is with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Most wireless devices such as wireless adapters, media players, Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers, and cameras will have a WPS button that you can press to connect to the Covr Point. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when, and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power. This makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix B - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Model COVR-X1860 COVR-X1862 COVR-X1863 COVR-X1864 Product Image General For singular device unless separated: Interfaces LED 1 x WPS Button 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port 1 x Power Connector Power/Status Antenna Type 2 x 2.4G WLAN Internal Antenna 2 x 5G WLAN Internal Antenna Wi-Fi Data Rate 2.4 GHz Up to 516 Mbps 5 GHz Up to 1200 Mbps Standards WAN Interface IEEE 802.
Appendix B - Technical Specifications Functionality Security WPA/WPA2 -Personal WPA2-Personal WPA2/WPA3 – Personal (WPS not supported) WPA3 Only (WPS Not supported) Firewall DoS Stateful Packet Inspection Anti-spoofing Checking IP/MAC Address Filtering 1 x DMZ Mesh D-Link EasyMesh QoS D-Link Intelligent QoS Technology SpeedTest Coverage Ookla SpeedTest 230 sqm / 2500 sq. ft. 420 sqm / 4500 sq. ft. 600 sqm / 6500 sq. ft. 790 sqm / 8500 sq. ft. Physical A1 Hardware Version Size 104 x 104 x 111.
Appendix C - Safety Statements Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix C - Safety Statements Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Statement: This device complies with ISED licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Appendix C - Safety Statements Avertissement: Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes
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Appendix C - Safety Statements 5G 2.4 G Frequency Band(s) Frequenzband Fréquence bande(s) Bandas de Frecuencia Frequenza/e Frequentie(s) Max. Output Power (EIRP) Max. Output Power Consommation d’énergie max. Potencia máxima de Salida Potenza max. Output Max. Output Power 5.15 – 5.25 GHz 200 mW 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 200 mW 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 1W 2.4 – 2.
Appendix C - Safety Statements European Community Declaration of Conformity: Česky [Czech] Tímto D-Link Corporation prohlašuje, že tento produkt, jeho příslušenství a software jsou v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. Celý text ES prohlášení o shodě vydaného EU a o firmwaru produktu lze stáhnout na stránkách k produktu www.dlink.com. Dansk [Danish] D-Link Corporation erklærer herved, at dette produkt, tilbehør og software er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Appendix C - Safety Statements Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo uzņēmums D-Link Corporation apliecina, ka šis produkts, piederumi un programmatūra atbilst direktīvai 2014/53/ES. ES atbilstības deklarācijas pilno tekstu un produkta aparātprogrammatūru var lejupielādēt attiecīgā produkta lapā vietnē www.dlink.com. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo dokumentu „D-Link Corporation“ pareiškia, kad šis gaminys, priedai ir programinė įranga atitinka direktyvą 2014/53/ES.
Appendix C - Safety Statements Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir D-Link Corporation því yfir að þessi vara, fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun 2014/53/EB. Sækja má ESB-samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www. dlink.com. Norsk [Norwegian] Herved erklærer D-Link Corporation at dette produktet, tilbehøret og programvaren er i samsvar med direktivet 2014/53/EU.
Appendix C - Safety Statements NOTICE OF WIRELESS RADIO LAN USAGE IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (FOR WIRELESS PRODUCT ONLY): • • This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the European Community using channels in the 5.15-5.35 GHz band to reduce the potential for interference. This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries.
Appendix C - Safety Statements AVIS CONCERNANT L'UTILISATION DE LA RADIO SANS FIL LAN DANS LA COMMUNAUTÉ EUROPÉENNE (UNIQUEMENT POUR LES PRODUITS SANS FIL) • • Cet appareil est limité à un usage intérieur lorsqu'il est utilisé dans la Communauté européenne sur les canaux de la bande de 5,15 à 5,35 GHz afin de réduire les risques d'interférences.
Appendix C - Safety Statements AVVISO PER L’USO DI LAN RADIO WIRELESS NELLA COMUNITÀ EUROPEA (SOLO PER PRODOTTI WIRELESS) • • Nella Comunità europea, l’uso di questo dispositivo è limitato esclusivamente agli ambienti interni sui canali compresi nella banda da 5,15 a 5,35 GHz al fine di ridurre potenziali interferenze. Questo dispositivo è un sistema di trasmissione a banda larga a 2,4 GHz (ricetrasmittente), destinato all’uso in tutti gli stati membri dell’Unione europea e nei paesi EFTA.
Appendix C - Safety Statements SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following general safety guidelines are provided to help ensure your own personal safety and protect your product from potential damage. Remember to consult the product user instructions for more details. • Static electricity can be harmful to electronic components. Discharge static electricity from your body (i.e. touching grounded bare metal) before touching the product. • Do not attempt to service the product and never disassemble the product.
Appendix C - Safety Statements CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Les consignes générales de sécurité ci-après sont fournies afin d’assurer votre sécurité personnelle et de protéger le produit d’éventuels dommages. Veuillez consulter les consignes d’utilisation du produit pour plus de détails. • L’électricité statique peut endommager les composants électroniques. Déchargez l’électricité statique de votre corps (en touchant un objet en métal relié à la terre par exemple) avant de toucher le produit.
Appendix C - Safety Statements ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA Le seguenti linee guida sulla sicurezza sono fornite per contribuire a garantire la sicurezza personale degli utenti e a proteggere il prodotto da potenziali danni. Per maggiori dettagli, consultare le istruzioni per l’utente del prodotto. • L’elettricità statica può essere pericolosa per i componenti elettronici. Scaricare l’elettricità statica dal corpo (ad esempio toccando una parte metallica collegata a terra) prima di toccare il prodotto.
Appendix C - Safety Statements Disposing and Recycling Your Product ENGLISH EN This symbol on the product or packaging means that according to local laws and regulations this product should be not be disposed of in household waste but sent for recycling. Please take it to a collection point designated by your local authorities once it has reached the end of its life, some will accept products for free.
Appendix C - Safety Statements FRANÇAIS FR Ce symbole apposé sur le produit ou son emballage signifie que, conformément aux lois et règlementations locales, ce produit ne doit pas être éliminé avec les déchets domestiques mais recyclé. Veuillez le rapporter à un point de collecte prévu à cet effet par les autorités locales; certains accepteront vos produits gratuitement. En recyclant le produit et son emballage de cette manière, vous aidez à préserver l’environnement et à protéger la santé de l’homme.
Appendix C - Safety Statements ITALIANO IT La presenza di questo simbolo sul prodotto o sulla confezione del prodotto indica che, in conformità alle leggi e alle normative locali, questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito nei rifiuti domestici, ma avviato al riciclo. Una volta terminato il ciclo di vita utile, portare il prodotto presso un punto di raccolta indicato dalle autorità locali. Alcuni questi punti di raccolta accettano gratuitamente i prodotti da riciclare.
Appendix C - Safety Statements POLSKI PL Ten symbol umieszczony na produkcie lub opakowaniu oznacza, że zgodnie z miejscowym prawem i lokalnymi przepisami niniejszego produktu nie wolno wyrzucać jak odpady czy śmieci z gospodarstwa domowego, lecz należy go poddać procesowi recyklingu. Po zakończeniu użytkowania produktu, niektóre odpowiednie do tego celu podmioty przyjmą takie produkty nieodpłatnie, dlatego prosimy dostarczyć go do punktu zbiórki wskazanego przez lokalne władze.
Appendix C - Safety Statements MAGYAR HU Ez a szimbólum a terméken vagy a csomagoláson azt jelenti, hogy a helyi törvényeknek és szabályoknak megfelelően ez a termék nem semmisíthető meg a háztartási hulladékkal együtt, hanem újrahasznosításra kell küldeni. Kérjük, hogy a termék élettartamának elteltét követően vigye azt a helyi hatóság által kijelölt gyűjtőhelyre. A termékek egyes helyeken ingyen elhelyezhetők.
Appendix C - Safety Statements DANSK DK Dette symbol på produktet eller emballagen betyder, at dette produkt i henhold til lokale love og regler ikke må bortskaffes som husholdningsaffald, mens skal sendes til genbrug. Indlever produktet til et indsamlingssted som angivet af de lokale myndigheder, når det er nået til slutningen af dets levetid. I nogle tilfælde vil produktet blive modtaget gratis.
Appendix C - Safety Statements SVENSKA SE Den här symbolen på produkten eller förpackningen betyder att produkten enligt lokala lagar och föreskrifter inte skall kastas i hushållssoporna utan i stället återvinnas. Ta den vid slutet av dess livslängd till en av din lokala myndighet utsedd uppsamlingsplats, vissa accepterar produkter utan kostnad. Genom att på detta sätt återvinna produkten och förpackningen hjälper du till att bevara miljön och skydda människors hälsa.
