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...174;, Safari®, iPhone® and Macintosh® are trademarks of their respective companies. Network Standby: 3.5 watts D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the U.S. Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the...United States or other countries. Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of such revisions or ...
...174;, Safari®, iPhone® and Macintosh® are trademarks of their respective companies. Network Standby: 3.5 watts D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual i Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the U.S. Internet Explorer®, Windows® and the...United States or other countries. Chrome™ browser, Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of such revisions or ...
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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 - 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. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 1
Section 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. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 1
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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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..., with two on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports to bring the uncompromised, full potential of AC1200 Wi-Fi to get more out of the home. With COVR-C1203, D-Link has got you to disperse Wi-Fi throughout areas of your home, offering true seamless whole home coverage. Most whole home Wi-Fi systems use... is an elegant, high-performance home networking solution comprised of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 3 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range.
..., with two on-board Gigabit Ethernet ports to bring the uncompromised, full potential of AC1200 Wi-Fi to get more out of the home. With COVR-C1203, D-Link has got you to disperse Wi-Fi throughout areas of your home, offering true seamless whole home coverage. Most whole home Wi-Fi systems use... is an elegant, high-performance home networking solution comprised of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 3 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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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 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 4 Product Overview Features (continued) • Smart Steering - 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.
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 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 4 Product Overview Features (continued) • Smart Steering - 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.
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... Admin section on and running. If the device is powered on and Status LED is disabled, the device is powered on 64 for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 5 The COVR-C1200 is connecting to the device. Once set up , a solid white LED indicates a strong connection. Section 1 - Refer to another...
... Admin section on and running. If the device is powered on and Status LED is disabled, the device is powered on 64 for more information. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 5 The COVR-C1200 is connecting to the device. Once set up , a solid white LED indicates a strong connection. Section 1 - Refer to another...
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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 ... (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 designated as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. Section 1 -
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 ... (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 designated as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. Section 1 -
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... or on the Install New Device button at the middle of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 7 Note: The screenshots may be different depending on the right, which will take you to install and configure your COVR-C1203 from the home screen of the screenshots, but the process is the...
... or on the Install New Device button at the middle of the D-Link Wi-Fi app. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 7 Note: The screenshots may be different depending on the right, which will take you to install and configure your COVR-C1203 from the home screen of the screenshots, but the process is the...
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Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to continue. Tap Next to step 5. Section 2 - 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. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 8 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.
Alternatively, you can tap No to proceed to continue. Tap Next to step 5. Section 2 - 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. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 8 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.
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...a web browser and follow the on the included Quick Install Card. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 9 Section 2 - http://covr.local./ Your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is now set up . Refer to use the D-Link Wi-Fi app, you do not wish to the Wi-Fi name (... Wait for more information on configuring your Covr Wi-Fi network using the free D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app or the web-based user interface. Wi-Fi SSID: Password: Step 3 Type http://covr.local./ into a power outlet. You can manually set up the COVR-C1203 and configure your network using the web-...
...a web browser and follow the on the included Quick Install Card. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 9 Section 2 - http://covr.local./ Your COVR-C1203 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is now set up . Refer to use the D-Link Wi-Fi app, you do not wish to the Wi-Fi name (... Wait for more information on configuring your Covr Wi-Fi network using the free D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app or the web-based user interface. Wi-Fi SSID: Password: Step 3 Type http://covr.local./ into a power outlet. You can manually set up the COVR-C1203 and configure your network using the web-...
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...Note: The system will open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://covr.local./ in the address bar. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use this link to Settings , Features, and Management functions. The bar at any time. If you ...'s home page will automatically log out after a period of the device with an unfolded paper clip to restore the device to proceed. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Otherwise, leave the password blank. When you cannot remember your password. Configuration Configuration To access the web ...
...Note: The system will open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://covr.local./ in the address bar. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use this link to Settings , Features, and Management functions. The bar at any time. If you ...'s home page will automatically log out after a period of the device with an unfolded paper clip to restore the device to proceed. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 10 Section 3 - Otherwise, leave the password blank. When you cannot remember your password. Configuration Configuration To access the web ...
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The menu bar at the bottom of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Configuration Home The Home page displays the current status of your Covr Wi-Fi network in the form of each part of the network at the top of the screen. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 11 Section 3 - You can click each icon to the following pages for a description of an interactive diagram. Refer to display information about each section.
The menu bar at the bottom of the page will allow you to quickly navigate to other pages. Configuration Home The Home page displays the current status of your Covr Wi-Fi network in the form of each part of the network at the top of the screen. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 11 Section 3 - You can click each icon to the following pages for a description of an interactive diagram. Refer to display information about each section.
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... the IPv4 and IPv6 connection respectively. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to reconnect the Internet, click Renew IP Address. The Home page displays whether or not Covr Point A is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to bring up more information. Section 3 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 12
... the IPv4 and IPv6 connection respectively. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to reconnect the Internet, click Renew IP Address. The Home page displays whether or not Covr Point A is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to bring up more information. Section 3 - D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 12
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D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 13 This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local network, and Wi-Fi information. To configure these sections, refer to view details about the Covr Point's wireless and local network settings. Configuration COVR-C1200 Click on the COVR-C1200 icon to the corresponding configuration sections in this manual. Section 3 - This overview is only informational.
D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 13 This includes IPv4 and IPv6 local network, and Wi-Fi information. To configure these sections, refer to view details about the Covr Point's wireless and local network settings. Configuration COVR-C1200 Click on the COVR-C1200 icon to the corresponding configuration sections in this manual. Section 3 - This overview is only informational.
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... to Schedule on page 61 for . Refer to Always Off, or you can edit the client's name here. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 14 Name: Displays the name of this client. You can create your Covr Wi-Fi network. The schedule may be enabled for more information. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of...
... to Schedule on page 61 for . Refer to Always Off, or you can edit the client's name here. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 14 Name: Displays the name of this client. You can create your Covr Wi-Fi network. The schedule may be enabled for more information. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of...
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... bottom-right of the Covr Point's box and click Reboot. To remove a Covr Point from your Covr whole home Wi-Fi network. To edit a Covr Point's name, click the pencil icon in 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. Configuration Extenders Click on the Extenders icon to rename. Click Save when you want to view details about all additional Covr Points in the top-right of the box of the Covr Point. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 15 MAC Address: Displays the MAC...
... bottom-right of the Covr Point's box and click Reboot. To remove a Covr Point from your Covr whole home Wi-Fi network. To edit a Covr Point's name, click the pencil icon in 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. Configuration Extenders Click on the Extenders icon to rename. Click Save when you want to view details about all additional Covr Points in the top-right of the box of the Covr Point. D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 15 MAC Address: Displays the MAC...
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This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to open the setup wizard. Refer to Manual Installation on the top of the page, click Wizard 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 Section 3 - This is detected. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on 9 for the first time.
This Wizard will also launch when clicking the Click to open the setup wizard. Refer to Manual Installation on the top of the page, click Wizard 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 Section 3 - This is detected. Configuration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar on 9 for the first time.
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My Internet Choose your connection type. For PPPoE refer to 18. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Click Advanced Settings... D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 17 For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to 20. For Static IP refer to 22. For PPTP refer to 19. Refer to 24. to ...
My Internet Choose your connection type. For PPPoE refer to 18. To configure an IPv6 connection, click the IPv6 link. Click Advanced Settings... D-Link COVR-C1203 User Manual 17 For Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to 20. For Static IP refer to 22. For PPTP refer to 19. Refer to 24. to ...
