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... Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of companies. Power Usage ErP Power Usage This device is a service mark of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2019 by D-Link Corporation, Inc. Network Standby: 3.5 watts D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual i App StoreSM is an Energy Related...
... Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of companies. Power Usage ErP Power Usage This device is a service mark of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2019 by D-Link Corporation, Inc. Network Standby: 3.5 watts D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual i App StoreSM is an Energy Related...
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... VLAN 40 Wireless 42 Wi-Fi 42 Guest Zone 44 Network 45 Operation 47 Advanced 48 QoS Engine 48 Firewall 50 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 52 Port Forwarding 53 Port Forwarding 53 Virtual Server 54 Website Filter 55 Static Routes 56 IPv4 56 IPv6 57 Dynamic DNS 58 Management 60 Time & Schedule 60 Time 60 Schedule 61 System Log 62 System Admin 64 Admin 64 System 66 Upgrade 67 Statistics 68 Connect to a Wireless Client 69 WPS Button 69 D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual ii
... VLAN 40 Wireless 42 Wi-Fi 42 Guest Zone 44 Network 45 Operation 47 Advanced 48 QoS Engine 48 Firewall 50 IPv4/IPv6 Rules 52 Port Forwarding 53 Port Forwarding 53 Virtual Server 54 Website Filter 55 Static Routes 56 IPv4 56 IPv6 57 Dynamic DNS 58 Management 60 Time & Schedule 60 Time 60 Schedule 61 System Log 62 System Admin 64 Admin 64 System 66 Upgrade 67 Statistics 68 Connect to a Wireless Client 69 WPS Button 69 D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual ii
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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. • Easy Setup - Using the free D-Link Wi-Fi app or the intuitive web-based user interface, you can quickly set up the COVR-C1203 and configure your network with your specific settings in a matter of minutes. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 4 Product Overview Features (continued) • Smart Steering - Section 1 -
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. • Easy Setup - Using the free D-Link Wi-Fi app or the intuitive web-based user interface, you can quickly set up the COVR-C1203 and configure your network with your specific settings in a matter of minutes. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 4 Product Overview Features (continued) • Smart Steering - Section 1 -
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D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 6 Product Overview COVR-C1200 Rear Panel 34 1 2 1 1 Gigabit LAN ports Connect Ethernet devices such as the WAN port that connects to your modem. 2 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device. 3 WPS Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). 4 Cover Plate Removal Button Press this button to release the top cover plate on the device to replace it with a different color plate. On Covr Point A, LAN port 1 is...
D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 6 Product Overview COVR-C1200 Rear Panel 34 1 2 1 1 Gigabit LAN ports Connect Ethernet devices such as the WAN port that connects to your modem. 2 Power Connector Connect the included power adapter here to power on the device. 3 WPS Press this button to establish an instant connection to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). 4 Cover Plate Removal Button Press this button to release the top cover plate on the device to replace it with a different color plate. On Covr Point A, LAN port 1 is...
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Installation Step 4 Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and proceed to complete the installation and the configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 8 Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to continue. Step 5 Choose COVR from the product options and select COVR-C1203 from the list of available devices. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up the COVR-C1203. Tap Next to step 5. Section 2 -
Installation Step 4 Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and proceed to complete the installation and the configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 8 Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to continue. Step 5 Choose COVR from the product options and select COVR-C1203 from the list of available devices. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up the COVR-C1203. Tap Next to step 5. Section 2 -
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... configure your Internet-connected modem. http://covr.local./ Your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is now set up and ready to your Covr Wi-Fi network using the web-based user interface. Installation Web Based Installation If you do not wish to use . A G Step 2 Wait for more information on the included Quick Install Card. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange, Wi-Fi wirelessly connect your computer to the Configuration section on page 10 for Covr Point...
... configure your Internet-connected modem. http://covr.local./ Your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is now set up and ready to your Covr Wi-Fi network using the web-based user interface. Installation Web Based Installation If you do not wish to use . A G Step 2 Wait for more information on the included Quick Install Card. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange, Wi-Fi wirelessly connect your computer to the Configuration section on page 10 for Covr Point...
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... the device to access the web user interface instead. Section 3 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 10 If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you are logged in the Network settings, use this link to its current connection status. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Note: If you want to access the web interface using a wireless connection, connect to your password and cannot log in the address bar. When you entered during the wizard. Configuration Configuration To access the web configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet...
... the device to access the web user interface instead. Section 3 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 10 If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you are logged in the Network settings, use this link to its current connection status. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Note: If you want to access the web interface using a wireless connection, connect to your password and cannot log in the address bar. When you entered during the wizard. Configuration Configuration To access the web configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet...
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... DHCP server to assign to this client. (Reserved): Parental Control: Enable or disable parental control to allow or block access to Schedule on page 61 for . Refer to the network for this user. Section 3 - Schedule: If Parental Control is enabled, use the drop-down menu to edit. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 14 MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device. Click Save when you want to select the time schedule that the rule will be set...
... DHCP server to assign to this client. (Reserved): Parental Control: Enable or disable parental control to allow or block access to Schedule on page 61 for . Refer to the network for this user. Section 3 - Schedule: If Parental Control is enabled, use the drop-down menu to edit. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 14 MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device. Click Save when you want to select the time schedule that the rule will be set...
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... you are not sure. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 18 MAC Address The default MAC address is optional but may need to the physical interface MAC address Clone: of a connected client. Section 3 - MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Select this option if your ISP does not specify an IP address to use the drop-down menu to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. Configuration Dynamic IP (DHCP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP.
... you are not sure. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 18 MAC Address The default MAC address is optional but may need to the physical interface MAC address Clone: of a connected client. Section 3 - MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - Select this option if your ISP does not specify an IP address to use the drop-down menu to obtain IP address information automatically from your ISP. Configuration Dynamic IP (DHCP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP.
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... Covr Point A.You can use the drop-down menu to change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you may need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 19 Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. you are done. Server: Advanced Settings Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server...
... Covr Point A.You can use the drop-down menu to change the MTU for optimal performance with the MAC address of a connected client. Click Save when you may need to replace the Internet port's MAC address with your ISP. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 19 Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. you are done. Server: Advanced Settings Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server...
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Configuration PPPoE (continued) MAC Address The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address Clone: of a connected client. If you selected Static IP as the Address Mode: IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 21 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 ...
Configuration PPPoE (continued) MAC Address The default MAC address is set to the physical interface MAC address Clone: of a connected client. If you selected Static IP as the Address Mode: IP Address: Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Server: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 21 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 ...
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... you may need to -Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle (in minutes) time during which the Internet Time: connection is usually obtained automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to change the MTU for optimal performance with a username and password. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 22 Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your...
... you may need to -Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle (in minutes) time during which the Internet Time: connection is usually obtained automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Configuration PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to change the MTU for optimal performance with a username and password. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 22 Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your...
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...address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Advanced Settings Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you with your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. This Server: address is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is usually obtained automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 24 L2TP Server: Enter the L2TP server IP address...
...address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Advanced Settings Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you with your ISP. This Server: address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. This Server: address is maintained during which the Internet Time: connection is usually obtained automatically from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a L2TP connection. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 24 L2TP Server: Enter the L2TP server IP address...
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... can replace "covr" with a different name. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 45 Click Advanced Settings... Management The default address to get back into the configuration utility. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the options. Section 3 - Configuration Network This section will be required to browse to the new URL in your computers. Network Settings LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of Covr Point A. Name: Enable DNS Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server...
... can replace "covr" with a different name. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 45 Click Advanced Settings... Management The default address to get back into the configuration utility. In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the options. Section 3 - Configuration Network This section will be required to browse to the new URL in your computers. Network Settings LAN IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of Covr Point A. Name: Enable DNS Relay: Disable to transfer the DNS server...
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... Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended). D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 46 Click Save when you have an IP conflict. Configuration Network (Continued) DHCP Server Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. UPnP: Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). DHCP Lease Time: Enter the length of this range or you might have reserved static IP addresses to LAN/ WLAN clients. Section 3 - Always Broadcast: Enable this feature to broadcast your network's DHCP server to client devices, make...
... Internet. IPv6 Multicast Enable to allow IPv4 multicast traffic to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended). D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 46 Click Save when you have an IP conflict. Configuration Network (Continued) DHCP Server Status: Enable or disable the DHCP server. UPnP: Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). DHCP Lease Time: Enter the length of this range or you might have reserved static IP addresses to LAN/ WLAN clients. Section 3 - Always Broadcast: Enable this feature to broadcast your network's DHCP server to client devices, make...
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... to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable the HTTPS server. Advanced Settings - Enable Admin The port number used for the administrator account. Section 3 - Instead of the address. Note: If you enabled Use HTTPS and wish to access Covr Point A remotely and securely, you to access the web management interface. Admin Password Password: Enter a new password for the web management interface. Configuration System Admin Admin This page will need to the extender securely. Note: If you must enter https:// at the beginning of Server: using a web browser...
... to change the administrator (Admin) password and enable the HTTPS server. Advanced Settings - Enable Admin The port number used for the administrator account. Section 3 - Instead of the address. Note: If you enabled Use HTTPS and wish to access Covr Point A remotely and securely, you to access the web management interface. Admin Password Password: Enter a new password for the web management interface. Configuration System Admin Admin This page will need to the extender securely. Note: If you must enter https:// at the beginning of Server: using a web browser...
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...manually. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 67 Upgrade Manually Upgrade If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you to upgrade firmware for New Click this button to prompt the extender to begin the upgrade process. Firmware Information Current Firmware Displays the current firmware version and date for a new Firmware: firmware version. Next, select a device from http://support.dlink.com. With the file selected, click Upload to automatically check for Covr Point A (master) Version/Date: and any additional Covr Points unit (extender). In the Management menu...
...manually. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 67 Upgrade Manually Upgrade If you wish to upgrade manually, first download the firmware file you to upgrade firmware for New Click this button to prompt the extender to begin the upgrade process. Firmware Information Current Firmware Displays the current firmware version and date for a new Firmware: firmware version. Next, select a device from http://support.dlink.com. With the file selected, click Upload to automatically check for Covr Point A (master) Version/Date: and any additional Covr Points unit (extender). In the Management menu...
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... Specifications COVR-C1200 Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces • 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (auto-detected as WAN or LAN) • 1 x USB Type-C port LEDs • Power/Status (COVR) Antenna Type • 3 x internal antennas Data Signal Rate • 2.4 GHz • Up to 300 Mbps1 • 5 GHz • Up to 866 Mbps1 Standards • IEEE 802.3i • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • Supports auto-negotation • Supporters auto-MDI/MDIX Functionality Encryption...
... Specifications COVR-C1200 Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces • 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (auto-detected as WAN or LAN) • 1 x USB Type-C port LEDs • Power/Status (COVR) Antenna Type • 3 x internal antennas Data Signal Rate • 2.4 GHz • Up to 300 Mbps1 • 5 GHz • Up to 866 Mbps1 Standards • IEEE 802.3i • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • Supports auto-negotation • Supporters auto-MDI/MDIX Functionality Encryption...
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... network. COVR-C1203 AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System MU-MIMO and Smart Steering Technology Easily Set Up and Expand Your Network The Covr AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System features multi-user multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) Wi-Fi, which establishes an instant connection to new devices without you with Covr. The Covr Points work straight out of your wireless connection, and most importantly: without the need...
... network. COVR-C1203 AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System MU-MIMO and Smart Steering Technology Easily Set Up and Expand Your Network The Covr AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System features multi-user multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) Wi-Fi, which establishes an instant connection to new devices without you with Covr. The Covr Points work straight out of your wireless connection, and most importantly: without the need...
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COVR-C1203 AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System COVR-C1200 Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces (per unit) • IEEE 802.11 ac/n/g/a wireless WAN LEDs • COVR Status LED Antenna Type • 3 x internal antennas Data Signal Rate • 2.4 GHz • Up to 300 Mbps1 • 5 GHz • Up to 866 Mbps1 Standards • IEEE 802.3i • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • Supports auto-negotiation •...
COVR-C1203 AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System COVR-C1200 Technical Specifications General Device Interfaces (per unit) • IEEE 802.11 ac/n/g/a wireless WAN LEDs • COVR Status LED Antenna Type • 3 x internal antennas Data Signal Rate • 2.4 GHz • Up to 300 Mbps1 • 5 GHz • Up to 866 Mbps1 Standards • IEEE 802.3i • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • Supports auto-negotiation •...