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... release Description 1.01 April 02, 2018 Minor updates 1.02 May 14, 2019 Added operation mode and D-Link Wi-Fi app updates Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Power Usage ErP Power Usage This device ... or in the U.S. Copyright © 2019 by D-Link Corporation, Inc. Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. If it is a service mark of Google Inc. Network Standby: 3.5 watts D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual i All other countries.
... release Description 1.01 April 02, 2018 Minor updates 1.02 May 14, 2019 Added operation mode and D-Link Wi-Fi app updates Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Power Usage ErP Power Usage This device ... or in the U.S. Copyright © 2019 by D-Link Corporation, Inc. Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the Windows logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. If it is a service mark of Google Inc. Network Standby: 3.5 watts D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual i All other countries.
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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-C1200 LED Indicator 5 COVR-C1200 Rear Panel 6 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 7 Web Based Installation 9 Configuration 10 Home 11 Internet 12 COVR-C1200 13 Connected Clients 14 Extenders 15 Settings 16 Wizard 16 Internet 17 IPv4 17 IPv6... 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
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Introduction 3 Features 3 Hardware Overview 5 COVR-C1200 LED Indicator 5 COVR-C1200 Rear Panel 6 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup 7 Web Based Installation 9 Configuration 10 Home 11 Internet 12 COVR-C1200 13 Connected Clients 14 Extenders 15 Settings 16 Wizard 16 Internet 17 IPv4 17 IPv6... 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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Table of Contents Resetting Your Device 70 Wireless Basics 71 What is Wireless 72 Tips...74 Technical Specifications 75 Regulatory Information 77 D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual iii
Table of Contents Resetting Your Device 70 Wireless Basics 71 What is Wireless 72 Tips...74 Technical Specifications 75 Regulatory Information 77 D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual iii
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Section 1 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 1 Product Overview Package Contents COVR-C1200 Covr Point A Router (x 1) COVR-C1200 Covr Point (x 2) Power adapter (x 3) Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Card Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
Section 1 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 1 Product Overview Package Contents COVR-C1200 Covr Point A Router (x 1) COVR-C1200 Covr Point (x 2) Power adapter (x 3) Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Card Simple Setup Guide If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller.
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... Browser requirements: • Internet Explorer 10 or higher • Firefox 28 or higher • Safari 6 or higher • Chrome 28 or higher D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements • iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. (Please refer to the mobile app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 2
... Browser requirements: • Internet Explorer 10 or higher • Firefox 28 or higher • Safari 6 or higher • Chrome 28 or higher D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements • iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. (Please refer to the mobile app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 2
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...receives data to disperse Wi-Fi throughout areas of three COVR-C1200 Covr Points. Environmental conditions will vary. Features • Powerful Wi-Fi - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 3 Most whole home Wi-Fi systems use...Ethernet ports to experience an uninterrupted connection without buffering, drop-outs, or dead spots. • MU-MIMO Technology - With COVR-C1203, D-Link has got you to bring the uncompromised, full potential of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may ...
...receives data to disperse Wi-Fi throughout areas of three COVR-C1200 Covr Points. Environmental conditions will vary. Features • Powerful Wi-Fi - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 3 Most whole home Wi-Fi systems use...Ethernet ports to experience an uninterrupted connection without buffering, drop-outs, or dead spots. • MU-MIMO Technology - With COVR-C1203, D-Link has got you to bring the uncompromised, full potential of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may ...
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Product Overview Features (continued) • Smart Steering - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 4 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. 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 - Section 1 -
Product Overview Features (continued) • Smart Steering - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 4 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. 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 - Section 1 -
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... set up , a solid white LED indicates a strong connection. Section 1 - The COVR-C1200 is connecting to the device. Once set up . D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 5 If the device is powered on 64 for more information. Product Overview Hardware Overview COVR-C1200 LED Indicator 1 Solid red Blinking orange 1 COVR Status Blinking white LED Solid white Off The...
... set up , a solid white LED indicates a strong connection. Section 1 - The COVR-C1200 is connecting to the device. Once set up . D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 5 If the device is powered on 64 for more information. Product Overview Hardware Overview COVR-C1200 LED Indicator 1 Solid red Blinking orange 1 COVR Status Blinking white LED Solid white Off The...
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... A, LAN port 1 is designated as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 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 ... 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. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 6
... A, LAN port 1 is designated as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. 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 ... 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. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 6
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...-Fi app allows you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. If you to install and configure your COVR-C1203 from your compatible Android or iOS device. You can also scan the QR code on your device. The following steps show the iOS interface of ... right, which will take you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from the home screen of the screen. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from that of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 7
...-Fi app allows you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. If you to install and configure your COVR-C1203 from your compatible Android or iOS device. You can also scan the QR code on your device. The following steps show the iOS interface of ... right, which will take you are using an Android device, the appearance may be different from the home screen of the screen. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from that of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 7
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Installation Step 4 Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and proceed to step 5. Section 2 - Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 6. Tap Next to complete the installation and the configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up the COVR-C1203. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 8 Step 5 Choose COVR from the product options and select COVR-C1203 from the list of available devices.
Installation Step 4 Tap Yes to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Install Card and proceed to step 5. Section 2 - Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to step 6. Tap Next to complete the installation and the configuration process. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up the COVR-C1203. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 8 Step 5 Choose COVR from the product options and select COVR-C1203 from the list of available devices.
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...follow the on the included Quick Install Card. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange, Wi-Fi wirelessly connect your Covr Wi-Fi settings using the free D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app or the web-based user interface. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 9 Installation Web Based Installation If you do... not wish to use . http://covr.local./ Your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is now set up the COVR-C1203 and configure your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-...
...follow the on the included Quick Install Card. When the COVR LED starts blinking orange, Wi-Fi wirelessly connect your Covr Wi-Fi settings using the free D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app or the web-based user interface. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 9 Installation Web Based Installation If you do... not wish to use . http://covr.local./ Your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is now set up the COVR-C1203 and configure your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-...
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..., please use the admin password you have previously changed the Management Link in the Network settings, use this link to access the web user interface instead. Note: If you entered during the wizard. When prompted, enter your Covr Wi-Fi, then open a web browser such as Internet Explorer... to your password. Note: The system will open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://covr.local./ in , press the Reset button on page 70 for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Refer to Resetting your password and cannot log in the address bar.
..., please use the admin password you have previously changed the Management Link in the Network settings, use this link to access the web user interface instead. Note: If you entered during the wizard. When prompted, enter your Covr Wi-Fi, then open a web browser such as Internet Explorer... to your password. Note: The system will open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://covr.local./ in , press the Reset button on page 70 for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Refer to Resetting your password and cannot log in the address bar.
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The menu bar at the bottom of an interactive diagram. Section 3 - Refer to the following pages for a description of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to display information about each icon to other pages. You can click each part of the network at the top of each section. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 11 Configuration Home The Home page displays the current status of your Covr Wi-Fi network in the form of the screen.
The menu bar at the bottom of an interactive diagram. Section 3 - Refer to the following pages for a description of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to display information about each icon to other pages. You can click each part of the network at the top of each section. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 11 Configuration Home The Home page displays the current status of your Covr Wi-Fi network in the form of the screen.
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Section 3 - Configuration Internet Click on page 16 for more details about your Internet connection. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 12 If you wish to release the current IP address and disconnect from the Internet. Click Release IP Address to reconnect the Internet, ... information. To reconfigure the Internet settings, click Go to see details of the IPv4 and IPv6 connection respectively. The Home page displays whether or not Covr Point A is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to the Internet.
Section 3 - Configuration Internet Click on page 16 for more details about your Internet connection. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 12 If you wish to release the current IP address and disconnect from the Internet. Click Release IP Address to reconnect the Internet, ... information. To reconfigure the Internet settings, click Go to see details of the IPv4 and IPv6 connection respectively. The Home page displays whether or not Covr Point A is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to the Internet.
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This overview is only informational. To configure these sections, refer to view details about the Covr Point's wireless and local network settings. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Configuration COVR-C1200 Click on the COVR-C1200 icon to the corresponding configuration sections in this manual. This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local network, and Wi-Fi information.
This overview is only informational. To configure these sections, refer to view details about the Covr Point's wireless and local network settings. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 13 Section 3 - Configuration COVR-C1200 Click on the COVR-C1200 icon to the corresponding configuration sections in this manual. This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local network, and Wi-Fi information.
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... for this client. Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve an IP address for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 14 Section 3 - You can create your Covr Wi-Fi network. IP Address: Displays the current IP address of this user. The schedule may be enabled for this client...
... for this client. Vendor: Displays the vendor of the device. Reserve IP: Enable to reserve an IP address for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 14 Section 3 - You can create your Covr Wi-Fi network. IP Address: Displays the current IP address of this user. The schedule may be enabled for this client...
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.... Configuration Extenders Click on the Extenders icon to rename. To remove a Covr Point from your Covr whole home Wi-Fi network. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 15 Name: Enter a name for the Covr Point. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the Covr Point's box and click Remove. Click Save when you want to view details about...
.... Configuration Extenders Click on the Extenders icon to rename. To remove a Covr Point from your Covr whole home Wi-Fi network. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 15 Name: Enter a name for the Covr Point. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the Covr Point's box and click Remove. Click Save when you want to view details about...
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This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to Repair button when no Internet connection is the same wizard that appears when you set up the device using the web-user interface for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 16 Refer to open the setup wizard. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to Manual Installation on 9 for the first time. This is detected. Section 3 -
This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to Repair button when no Internet connection is the same wizard that appears when you set up the device using the web-user interface for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 16 Refer to open the setup wizard. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on the top of the page, click Wizard to Manual Installation on 9 for the first time. This is detected. Section 3 -
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... the page, click Internet to 18. For PPTP refer to 19. For Static IP refer to 22. For PPPoE refer to 24. Click Advanced Settings... D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 17 You Connection Is: will be presented with the appropriate options for your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - For...
... the page, click Internet to 18. For PPTP refer to 19. For Static IP refer to 22. For PPPoE refer to 24. Click Advanced Settings... D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 17 You Connection Is: will be presented with the appropriate options for your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. Section 3 - For...