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Version 1.00(WW) | 2020/01/17 User Manual AC1900 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (1Pack) COVR-1900 D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Hardware A1 Revision v1.00 Date 2020/01/17 Initial release Description Preface Manual Revisions Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Apple, Apple logo, Safari, iPhone, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple Inc. Chrome browser, Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. Internet Explorer, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Copyright 2020 by D-Link Corporation, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Corporation, Inc. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual i Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 2 Features ............................................................................................ 3 Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 4 LED Indicators ........................................................................ 4 Back Panel ............................................................................... 5 Installation ......................................................................... 6 Before you Begin ........................................................................... 6 Wireless Installation Considerations ...................................... 7 Setup ................................................................................................. 8 D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup ....................................................... 9 Hardware Setup ..................................................................11 Setup Wizard ........................................................................14 Conguration ...................................................................21 Home ..............................................................................................22 Internet ...................................................................................23 COVR-1900 ............................................................................24 Connected Clients ..............................................................25 Extenders ...............................................................................27 Settings ..........................................................................................28 Wizard .....................................................................................28 Internet - IPv4 .......................................................................29 IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP) ............................................30 IPv4 - Static IP ..................................................................31 IPv4 - PPPoE .....................................................................32 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual IPv4 - PPTP ........................................................................34 IPv4 - L2TP ........................................................................36 IPv4 - DS-Lite ...................................................................38 Internet - IPv6 .......................................................................39 IPv6 - Auto Detection ...................................................40 IPv6 - Static IPv6 .............................................................42 IPv6 - Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) ........44 IPv6 - PPPoE .....................................................................47 IPv6 - 6rd ...........................................................................51 IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only ..................................53 Internet - VLAN ....................................................................54 Wireless ..................................................................................56 Guest Zone .......................................................................60 Network ..................................................................................62 D-Link Cloud .........................................................................64 Operation ..............................................................................65 Features ..........................................................................................66 QoS Engine............................................................................66 Firewall Settings - Advanced ..........................................68 Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules ................................70 Port Forwarding ..................................................................72 Port Forwarding - Virtual Server ....................................74 Website Filter ........................................................................76 Static Route - IPv4 ...............................................................77 Static Route - IPv6 ...............................................................78 Dynamic DNS .......................................................................79 Quick VPN ..............................................................................81 ii Table of Contents Management ................................................................................82 Time & Schedule - Time ....................................................82 Time & Schedule - Schedule ...........................................83 System Log ............................................................................84 System Admin - Admin .....................................................86 System Admin - System ....................................................87 Upgrade .................................................................................88 Statistics .................................................................................89 Statistics - Extender ............................................................90 Third Party Services .........................................................91 Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account ....................92 Amazon Alexa Setup .........................................................95 Amazon Alexa Voice Commands ..................................99 The Google Assistant Setup ......................................... 100 The Google Assistant Voice Commands .................. 103 Quick VPN .......................................................................104 Important Information .......................................................... 105 iOS Devices ................................................................................ 106 VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 106 Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 108 Mac OS X ..................................................................................... 109 VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 109 Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 111 Windows 7 .................................................................................. 112 VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 112 Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 115 Windows 8.1/8 .......................................................................... 116 VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 116 Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 121 Windows 10 ............................................................................... 122 VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 122 Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 124 Android ....................................................................................... 125 VPN Setup Instructions .................................................. 125 Connect or Disconnect .................................................. 127 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router ....................129 WPS Button ................................................................................ 129 Windows 10 ............................................................................. 130 Windows 8 - WPA/WPA2 ...................................................... 131 Windows 7 ................................................................................ 133 Troubleshooting ............................................................135 Wireless Basics ...............................................................137 Wireless Modes ..............................................................141 Networking Basics .........................................................142 Wireless Security ...........................................................144 Technical Specications ................................................145 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .......................................................................146 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual iii Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents COVR-1900 Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Card Ethernet Cable (RJ45) Power Adapter COVR-1900 V V V V V If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the router will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 1 Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements An Ethernet-based cable, DSL or ber modem IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following:
Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Web-based Conguration Utility Requirements Browser Requirements:
Internet Explorer 10 or higher Firefox 28 or higher Safari 6 or higher Chrome 28 or higher Windows Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link Wi-Fi App Requirements iOS or Android device (Please refer to the app's store page to check whether your device is compatible.) D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 2 Section 1 - Product Overview Features N e e d s u p e r - f a s t W i - F i f o r y o u r w i r e - f r e e , a l l - s t r e a m i n g h o u s e ? W i t h a p o w e r f u l d u a l - c o r e p r o c e s s o r, t h e AC1900 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (1Pack) packs in enough processing power to handle every networking task you throw at it. Its a powerful, intelligent home router with integrated voice assistant compatibility for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so you can control your network with voice commands. Handle More with a High-Power Processor With the COVR-1900, youre not only enjoying buer-free gaming and lightning fast surng, youre also enjoying features such as an optimizing QoS, an automatic rmware update system that ensures the best protection and the latest features, and compatibility with voice assistants. All this is possible with the routers 1.25 GHz dual-core high-power processor, 128 MB of ash memory and 128 MB of RAM. Enhanced Quality of Service Features The built-in Quality of Service (QoS) engine allows you to prioritize important trac to ensure that your favorite applications are receiving optimal bandwidth. Always Up-to-Date with the Latest Features The COVR-1900 will automatically check daily for updates to make sure that the device always has the latest features and the most secure rmware, and will install the update silently in the background. For an extra peace of mind, in the event of failure during the rmware update, the router will store a backup system image in the memory before proceeding with the update. Easy to Set Up and Manage Sharing your Internet connection doesnt have to be a complicated process; just download the free D-Link Wi-Fi app for your mobile device and follow the on-screen step-by-step instructions to set up your COVR-1900. You also have the option to use a web browser to access the setup wizard and to manage your router. Support for industry-standard Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you create encrypted connections to new devices by pressing a button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 3 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LED Indicators 1 Status LED 1 Solid Red Blinking Red Blinking Orange Blinking Orange
(Fast) Solid White Blinking White O The device is booting up. The device is in Recovery Mode. The device is cannot sync to another device. Once set up, a blinking orange LED indicates there is not connection to the device. The device is upgrading Firmware. The device is powered up and running. Once set up, a solid white LED indicates a strong connection. The device is connecting to a wireless client using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS). Once set up, a blinkding white LED indicates a weak connection. The device is powered o. If the device is powered on and Status LED is disabled, the device is working as normal. Refer to the Admin section on page 86 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Power Button Press the power button to power the device on or o. Power Connector Connector for the supplied power adapter. WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client. Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable, connect your broadband modem to this port. Gigabit LAN Ports
(1- 4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, storage (NAS) devices, and game consoles. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 5 Section 2 - Installation This section will walk you through the installation of your COVR-1900. Installation Before you Begin Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic, or garage. Congure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your Internet connection. Verify that it is connected to the Internet before connecting additional devices. If your ISP provided you with a modem/router combo, you will need to set it to bridge mode so the router can work properly. Please contact your ISP or refer to the user manual for your modem/router device. You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn o your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). If connecting to a DSL modem, make sure to have your DSL service information provided by your Internet Service Provider handy. This information is likely to include your DSL account's Username and Password. Your ISP may also supply you with additional WAN conguration settings which might be necessary to establish a connection. If you are connecting a considerable amount of networking equipment, it may be a good idea to take the time to label each cable or take a picture of your existing setup before making any changes. If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoET, BroadJump, or EnterNet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 6 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick. Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. If you are using 2.4 GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4 GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not in use. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Installation Setup There are several dierent ways you can congure your router to connect to the Internet D-Link Wi-Fi App - Use your compatible Android or iOS device to install and congure your router. Refer to D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup on page 9. Setup Wizard on page 14. Hardware Setup - This section explains how to setup your COVR-1900. Refer to Hardware Setup on page 11. D-Link Setup Wizard - This wizard will launch when you log into the router by using your PC for the rst time. Refer to Manual Setup - Log in to the router to manually congure your router. Refer to Conguration on page 21 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation D-Link Wi-Fi App Setup The D-Link Wi-Fi app allows you to install and congure your COVR-1900 from your compatible Android or iOS device. Note: The screenshots may be dierent depending on your mobile devices 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 dierent from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Search and install the free D-Link Wi-Fi app available on the App Store or on Google Play. You can also scan the QR code on the right, which will take you to the respective D-Link Wi-Fi app store page. Step 2 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app from the home screen of your device. Step 3 Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen. D-Link Wi-Fi D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Step 4 Tap Scan the QR code to scan the setup QR code located in the Quick Installation Card and proceed to step 6. Alternatively, you can tap Continue without scanning to proceed to step 5. QIC Step 5 Select Router and select COVR-1900 from the list of available devices. Tap Next to continue. Step 6 You will now be guided through a step-by-step process for setting up your router. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation and the conguration process. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 10 10 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Setup Step 1 Position your COVR-1900 near your Internet-connected modem. Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage. Step 2 Turn o and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem. This is required. In some cases, you may need to turn it o for up to ve minutes. Step 3 Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled INTERNET on the router. m e d o M m e d o M m e d o M D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Installation Step 4 Plug in and turn your modem back on and wait approximately one minute before proceeding. Step 5 Connect the supplied power adapter to the router and a power outlet, press the power button, and wait approximately one minute until the LED indicator on the front of the device changes from orange to solid white. m e d o M m e d o M Step 6 If you are conguring the router wirelessly from a PC, connect to the Wi-Fi network printed on the label attached to the bottom of your router or in the Quick Installation Card. SSID:
Password:
m e d o M D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Installation If you are conguring the router from a PC with a wired Ethernet connection, plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router, and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer. m e d o M Step 7 If you are connecting to a broadband service that uses a dynamic connection (not PPPoE), you may be online already. Try opening a web browser and connecting to a website. If the website does not load, proceed to Setup Wizard on page 14. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to congure your new COVR-1900 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process. Setup Wizard If this is your rst time installing the router, open your web browser and enter http://dlinkrouter.local./ in the address bar. Alternatively, enter the IP address of the router (default: http://192.168.0.1). If this is your rst time logging in to the and no connection has been established, the setup wizard will automatically appear instead of the log in page. If the setup process was not previously completed, then log in to the interface by leaving the password eld blank. Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before proceeding. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation Follow the on-screen instructions to congure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Installation If the router does not detect a valid Internet connection, a list of connection types to choose from will be displayed. Select your Internet connection type
(this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider). Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Note: Make sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. If you do not have this information, please contact your ISP. Click Next to continue. Type in a Wi-Fi Network Name and Wi-Fi Password to setup your Wi-Fi network. Your wireless clients will need to have this passphrase to be able to connect to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Note: The router's Smart Connect feature presents a single wireless network. When connecting clients to an extension network, they will be automatically added to the best band, either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. To disable the Smart Connect feature and individually congure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, refer to Wireless on page 56. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Installation In order to secure the router's conguration access, please enter a password. You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the routers web conguration utility. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 18 Section 2 - Installation Keeping your router's firmware up-to-date provides you with the latest protection and new features over the air. Choose whether to keep your device up-to-date automatically or to manage the device updates by yourself. Click Next to continue. You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click Next to nalize the settings or Back to make changes. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 19 Section 2 - Installation Please wait while the device settings are saved. Do not turn o or unplug your router during this time. Your new settings have been saved and your router is now congured. Click OK to close the Setup Wizard. Congratulations, your device has been successfully congured!
You can log in to the conguration utility by inputting the Admin Password. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Conguration Conguration To access the conguration utility, open your web-browser and enter http://
dlinkrouter.local./ or you may also connect by typing the IP address of the router (by default this is http://192.168.0.1) in the address bar. Enter your password. If you previously followed the setup wizard, please use the admin password you entered during the wizard. Otherwise, leave the password blank. Click Log In to proceed. Note: If you cannot remember your password and cannot log in, use a paperclip to press the recessed Reset button on the back of the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings. The routers home page will open displaying its current connection status. The bar at the top of the page has quick access to Settings, Features and Management functions. You can quickly jump back Home at any time. Note: The system will automatically log out after a period of inactivity. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Conguration Home The Home page displays the current status of the router 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. The Home page displays whether or not the router is currently connected to the Internet. If it is disconnected, click Click to repair to bring up the setup wizard, refer to the Setup Wizard on page 14 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Conguration Internet To bring up more details about your Internet connection, click on the Internet icon. Click IPv4 or IPv6 to see details of the IPv4 connection and IPv6 connection respectively. Click Release IP Address to disconnect from the Internet. If you do this and wish to reconnect, click Renew. To recongure the Internet settings, refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 29 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 23 Section 3 - Conguration COVR-1900 Click on the COVR-1900 icon to view details about the router and its wireless settings. Here you can see the routers current Wi-Fi network name and password, as well as the router's MAC address, IPv4 address, and IPv6 address. To recongure the network settings, either click Go to settings on the lower left, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Network on the menu that appears. Refer to Network on page 62 for more information. To recongure the wireless settings, either click Go to settings, on the lower right, or click Settings (at the top of the page) and then Wireless on the menu that appears. Refer to Wireless on page 56 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 24 Section 3 - Conguration Click on the Connected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings. Connected Clients On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router, and their IP addresses. To edit each clients settings, click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 25 Section 3 - Conguration Edit Rule Name Enter a custom name for this client. Vendor Displays the vendor of the client. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client. IP Address Displays the current IP address of the client. Reserve IP Enable to reserve an IP address for the client. IP Address (Reserved) Specify an IP address for the router's DHCP server to assign. Parental Control Enable Parental Control for the client to specify whether it is allowed network access. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the Parental Controls will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always OFF meaning that the client will always be blocked from accessing the network, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section to specify the times that the client is allowed to access the network. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. Click Save when you are done. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 26 Click on the Extenders icon to view details about the connected extenders to the router and their wireless settings. Section 3 - Conguration Extenders On this page you can see all the extenders currently connected to the router, and congure them. To edit each extender's settings, click the pencil icon on the extender you want to edit. Edit Rule Name Enter a custom name for this extender. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the extender. Click Save when you are done. Click the settings cog on the bottom right of the extender you wish to congure to either Reboot the device or to Remove the device from the network. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Conguration Settings Wizard In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wizard to open the setup wizard. This is the same wizard that appears when you start the router for the rst time. Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 for details. Note: When the Wizard is opened, the router will disconnect from the internet. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 28 Section 3 - Conguration Internet - IPv4 In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet conguration options for the IPv4 connection details. To congure the IPv6 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Internet - IPv6 on page 39 To congure the VLAN connection details, click the VLAN link. Refer to Internet - VLAN on page 54 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. My Internet Connection is Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. For IPv4 - Dynamic IP (DHCP) refer to page 30 For IPv4 - Static IP refer to page 31 For IPv4 - PPPoE refer to page 32 For IPv4 - PPTP refer to page 34 For IPv4 - L2TP refer to page 36 For IPv4 - DS-Lite refer to page 38 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 29 Section 3 - Conguration IPv4 - 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. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Advanced Settings... Host Name The host name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave it blank if you are not sure. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. This address is usually obtained automatically from your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-
down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 30 Section 3 - Conguration IPv4 - Static IP Select Static IP if your IP information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway address provided by your ISP. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Advanced Settings... Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-
down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 31 Section 3 - Conguration IPv4 - PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode Select either Always on, On Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time Congurable when On Demand is selected. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 32 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional) Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-
down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. Advanced Settings... - Static IP Address Mode Displays your chosen address mode. IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional) Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. MAC Address Clone The default MAC address is set to the Internet ports physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the drop-
down menu to replace the Internet ports MAC address with the MAC address of a connected client. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 33 Section 3 - Conguration IPv4 - 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. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. PPTP Server Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode Select either Always on, On Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time Congurable when On Demand is selected. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 34 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Advanced Settings... - Static IP Address Mode Displays your chosen address mode. PPTP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. PPTP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. PPTP Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 35 Section 3 - Conguration IPv4 - 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. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. L2TP Server Enter the L2TP server IP address provided by your ISP. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Reconnect Mode Select either Always on, On Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time Congurable when On Demand is selected. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, select Always on as the reconnect mode. Advanced Settings... Address Mode Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 36 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Dynamic IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. Advanced Settings... - Static IP Address Mode Shows your chosen address mode. L2TP IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. L2TP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. L2TP Gateway IP Address Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 37 Section 3 - Conguration IPv4 - DS-Lite DS-Lite is an IPv6 connection type. After selecting DS-Lite, the following parameters will be available for conguration. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Advanced Settings... DS-Lite Conguration Select DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option to let the router allocate the AFTR IPv6 address automatically. Select Manual Conguration to enter the AFTR IPv6 address manually. Advanced Settings... - DS-Lite DHCPv6 Option B4 IPv4 Address Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 Default WAN Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed here. Advanced Settings... - Manual Conguration Option AFTR IPv6 Address Enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here. B4 IPv4 Address Enter the B4 IPv4 address value used here. WAN IPv6 Address Once connected, the WAN IPv6 address will be displayed here. IPv6 WAN Default Gateway Once connected, the IPv6 WAN default gateway address will be displayed here. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 38 Section 3 - Conguration Internet - IPv6 In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet conguration options for the IPv4 connection details, then click the IPv6 link to access the conguration options for the IPv6 connection details. To congure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 29 To congure the VLAN connection details, click the VLAN link. Refer to Internet - VLAN on page 54 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. My Internet Connection is Choose your Internet connection type from the drop-down menu. You will be presented with the appropriate options for your connection type. For IPv6 - Auto Detection refer to page 40 For IPv6 - Static IPv6 refer to page 42 For IPv6 - Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) refer to page 44 For IPv6 - PPPoE refer to page 47 For IPv6 - 6rd refer to page 51 For IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only refer to page 53 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 39 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 - Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to automatically detect the IPv6 connection method used by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If Auto Detection fails, you can manually select another IPv6 connection type. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable DHCP Prex Delegation. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for conguration:
LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 40 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 41 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 - Static IPv6 Select Static IP if your IPv6 information is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Use Link-Local Address Enable or disable link-local address use. IPv6 Address Congurable when Use Link-Local Address is disabled. Enter the address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Prex Length Congurable when Use Link-Local Address is disabled. Enter the subnet prex length supplied by your ISP. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway for your IPv6 connection. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 42 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 43 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 - Auto Conguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6) Select Auto Conguration if your ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISPs server. Some ISPs require you to adjust settings on your side before your router can connect to the IPv6 Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable prex delegation services. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for conguration:
LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 44 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is enabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:
Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 45 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:
Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 46 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 - PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP provides and requires you to enter a PPPoE username and password in order to connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. PPPoE Session Create a new PPPoE session. Username Enter the username provided by your ISP. Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Address Mode Select either Dynamic IP or Static IP. IP Address Configurable if Static IP is chosen. Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Service Name Enter the ISP service name (optional). Reconnect Mode Select either Always On or Manual. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your ISP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 47 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Type Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS address. Primary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server If you selected Use the following DNS address, enter the secondary DNS server address. LAN IPv6 Address Settings Enable DHCP-PD Enable or disable prex delegation services. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled, these additional parameters are available for conguration:
LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 48 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is enabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:
Enable Automatic DHCP-PD in LAN Enable or disable DHCP-PD for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface. Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 49 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. If Enable DHCP-PD is disabled in the previous LAN IPv6 Address Settings:
Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 50 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 - 6rd In this section the user can congure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Assign IPv6 Prex Currently unsupported. Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server address. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server address. 6rd Manual Conguration Enable Hub and Spoke Mode Enable this option if you want to minimize the number of routes to the destination by using a hub and spoke method of networking. 6rd Conguration Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values, or Manual Conguration to enter the settings yourself. If you selected Manual Conguration as the 6rd Conguration:
6rd IPv6 Prex Enter the 6rd IPv6 prex and mask length supplied by your ISP. WAN IPv4 Address Displays the routers IPv4 address. 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Address Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address settings supplied by your ISP. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 51 Section 3 - Conguration LAN IPv6 Address Settings LAN IPv6 Address Displays the routers LAN IPv6 Address link-local address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Displays the routers LAN link-local address. Advanced Settings... - Address Autoconguration Settings Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment Enable or disable the Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment feature. Autoconguration Type Select SLAAC+RDNSS, SLAAC+Stateless DHCP, or Stateful DHCPv6. If you selected SLAAC+RDNSS or SLAAC+Stateless DHCP as the Autoconguration Type:
Enter the router advertisement lifetime (in minutes). Router Advertisement Lifetime If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range (Start) Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Range (End) Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP servers IPv6 assignment. IPv6 Address Lifetime Enter the IPv6 address lifetime (in minutes). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 52 Section 3 - Conguration IPv6 - Local Connectivity Only Local Connectivity Only allows you to set up an IPv6 connection that will not connect to the Internet. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Advanced Settings... - IPv6 ULA Settings Enable ULA Click here to enable Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses settings. Use Default ULA Prex Enable this option to use the default ULA prex. ULA Prex Congurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prex. Enter your own ULA prex. Advanced Settings... - Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Prex Displays the current ULA prex. LAN IPv6 ULA Displays the LAN's IPv6 ULA. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 53 Section 3 - Conguration Internet - VLAN In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Internet to see the Internet conguration options for the IPv4 connection details, then click the VLAN link to access the conguration options for the VLAN connection details. VLAN allows for services such as Triple-Play to be used, and divides a network into segments that can only be accessed by other devices in the same VLAN. To congure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Internet - IPv4 on page 29 To congure the IPv6 Internet and network connection details, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Internet - IPv6 on page 39 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Status Click to enable or disable the Triple-Play VLAN feature. More conguration options will be available if the Status is enabled. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 54 Section 3 - Conguration If Triple-Play Status is Enabled:
Internet VLAN ID Enable or disable VLAN Tag. If VLAN TAG is enabled enter the VLAN ID for your Internet connection, as provided by your ISP. IPTV VLAN ID Enable or disable VLAN Tag. If VLAN TAG is enabled enter the VLAN ID for your IPTV service, as provided by your ISP. VOIP VLAN ID Enable or disable VLAN Tag. If VLAN TAG is enabled enter the VLAN ID for your VoIP network, as provided by your ISP. Interface Trac Type Setting LAN Port 1-4 From the drop-down menu, you can select the type of connection (Internet, IPTV, or Voice over IP) coming from the WAN connection to each interface on the router. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 55 Section 3 - Conguration Wireless In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your COVR-1900. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Smart Connect Status Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When enabled, only a few conguration options are available to simplify conguration. If Smart Connect is Status is Enabled:
Wireless Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. Wireless - Advanced Settings... Security Mode Choose None, WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA3-Personal. Transmission Power Select the desired wireless transmission power. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 56 Section 3 - Conguration Smart Connect Status Enable or disable the Smart Connect Feature. When disabled, 2.4GHz and 5GHz conguration options become available. If Smart Connect is Status is Disabled:
2.4GHz / 5GHz Status Enable or disable the 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless network. Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Wireless clients will need to enter this password to successfully connect to the network. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 57 Section 3 - Conguration 2.4GHz / 5GHz - Advanced Settings... Security Mode Choose None, WPA/WPA2-Personal (recommended) or WPA3-Personal. 802.11 Mode (2.4GHz) 802.11 Mode (5GHz) Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options for the 2.4 GHz wireless network are Mixed 802.11b/g/n, Mixed 802.11g/n, or 802.11n only. Select the desired wireless networking standards to use. The available options for the 5 GHz wireless network are Mixed 802.11a/n/ac, Mixed 802.11n/ac, Mixed 802.11a/n, 802.11ac only, Mixed 802.11a only, or 802.11n only. Wi-Fi Channel Select the desired channel. The default is Auto (recommended). Transmission Power Select the desired wireless transmission power. Channel Width
(2.4GHz) Select Auto 20/40 if you are using both 802.11n and non-
802.11n devices, or select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n devices. Channel Width (5GHz) HT20/40 Coexistence
(2.4GHz) Visibility Status Schedule Select Auto 20/40/80 if you are using 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices, select Auto 20/40 if you are using 802.11n and 802.11a devices, or select 20 MHz if you are using 802.11a devices. Enable or disable HT20/40 Coexistence. The default setting is Visible. Select Invisible if you do not want to broadcast the SSID of your wireless network. Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 58 Section 3 - Conguration Wi-Fi Protected Setup The easiest way to connect your wireless devices to the router is with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS-PBC Status Enable or disable WPS-PBC (Push Button Configuration) functionality. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 59 Section 3 - Conguration Guest Zone In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Wireless to see your wireless network settings for your COVR-1900. Then click the link to Guest Zone to congure your guest zone settings. The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zones that can be used by guests to access the Internet. These zones will be separate from your main wireless network. You may congure dierent zones for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If Smart Connect is Status is Enabled in the previous Wireless settings:
Wireless Status Enable or disable the Guest Zone feature. The status is disabled by default. Wireless Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. Home Network Access Internet Access Only Enabling this option will conne connectivity to the Internet, preventing guests from accessing other local network devices. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 60 Section 3 - Conguration If Smart Connect is Status is Disabled in the previous Wireless settings:
2.4 GHz / 5GHz Status Enable or disable the Guest Zone feature. The status is disabled by default. Wireless Name (SSID) Create a name for your wireless network using up to 32 characters. Password Create a password to use for wireless security. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. Home Network Access Internet Access Only Enabling this option will conne connectivity to the Internet, preventing guests from accessing other local network devices. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 61 Section 3 - Conguration Network 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 congure the DHCP settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Network Settings LAN IP Address Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Save, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the conguration utility. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the router. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Management Link The default address to access the routers conguration is http://dlinkrouter.local/. You can replace dlinkrouter with a name of your choice. Local Domain Name Enter the domain name (optional). Enable DNS Relay Disable to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If enabled, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 62 Section 3 - Conguration DHCP Server Status Enable or disable the DHCP server. DHCP IP Address Range Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server's IP assignment. Note: If you statically assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conict. DHCP Lease Time Enter the length of time for the IP address lease in minutes. Always Broadcast Enable this feature to broadcast your network's DHCP server to LAN/WLAN clients. Advanced Settings WAN Port Speed You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or Auto (recommended). UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software, and peripherals. IPv4 Multicast Streams Enable to allow IPv4 multicast trac to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. IPv6 Multicast Streams Enable to allow IPv6 multicast trac to pass through the router from the Internet. This is enabled by default. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 63 Section 3 - Conguration D-Link Cloud In the Settings menu on the bar at the top of the page, click D-Link Cloud to view your account information that is currently associated with your device's D-Link Cloud service. D-Link Cloud Service Shows the status of this device's D-Link Cloud service. D-Link Cloud Registration D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 64 Section 3 - Conguration Operation 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 congure the DHCP settings. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Operation Mode Settings Router Mode Select Router Mode to run this device as a router. Extender Mode Select Extender Mode to run this device as an extender D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 65 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click QoS Engine to congure connected clients Internet access priority. Section 3 - Conguration Features QoS Engine Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Management Type Use the drop-down menu to select the Management Type that the rule will be enabled for. This may be set to O or Manage By Device. Download Speed
(Mbps) Set the download speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine. Upload Speed (Mbps) Set the upload speed based on your ISP subscription plan in order to adjust the QoS engine. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 66 Section 3 - Conguration 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 le, you might wish to assign the former device a higher priority than the latter so that the movie streaming is not disrupted by the trac of the other devices on the network. Under Connected Clients, you will see device cards representing each connected client. If some are o-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 a priority, they will all be treated with equal priority. If some devices are not assigned a priority and others are, the unassigned devices will be treated with the lowest priority. To assign a priority level to a device, drag the device card from the All Devices list over an empty slot and release the mouse button. The card will remain in the slot. If you want to remove a priority assignment from a device and return it to the All Devices list, click the cross icon in the top right of the device card. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 67 Section 3 - Conguration Firewall Settings - Advanced In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to congure the routers rewall settings. The rewall feature protects your network from malicious attacks over the Internet. To congure the IPv4 rewall rules, click the IPv4 Rules link. Refer to Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules on page 70 To congure the IPv6 rewall rules, click the IPv6 Rules link. Refer to Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules on page 70 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. 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. DMZ IP Address If you enabled DMZ, enter the IP address of the client you wish to expose, or use the drop-down menu to quickly select it. Enable SPI IPv4 Enabling Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) helps to prevent cyber attacks by validating that the trac passing through the session conforms to the protocol. Enable Anti-spoof Checking Enable this feature to help protect your network from certain kinds of spoong attacks. IPv6 Simple Security Enable or disable IPv6 simple security. IPv6 Ingress Filtering Enable or disable IPv6 ingress ltering. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 68 Section 3 - Conguration Advanced Settings... - Application Level Gateway (ALG) Conguration PPTP Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using the PPTP protocol. IPSec (VPN) RTSP SIP 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. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system administrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal. Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol
(RTSP) to receive streaming media from the Internet. Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG o. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 69 Section 3 - Conguration Firewall Settings - IPv4/IPv6 Rules In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Firewall to congure the routers rewall settings, then click the IPv4 Rules link or the IPv6 Rules link to congure what kind of trac is allowed to pass through the network. To congure the Firewall Advanced settings, click the Advanced link. Refer to Firewall Settings - Advanced on page 68 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the rules you create. You can also choose to turn ltering OFF. 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 Rule button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 70 Section 3 - Conguration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear:
Name Enter a name for the rule. Source IP Address Range Enter the source IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address. Destination IP Address Range Enter the destination IP address range that the rule will apply to. Using the drop-down menu, specify whether it is a WAN or LAN IP address. Protocol & Port Range Schedule Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (Any, TCP, or UDP) and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to. Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 71 Section 3 - Conguration Port Forwarding In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding to specify a port or range of ports to open for specic devices on the network. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. To congure the Virtual Server settings, click the Virtual Server link. Refer to Port Forwarding - Virtual Server on page 74 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 Rule button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 72 Section 3 - Conguration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear:
Name Enter a name for the rule. Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. TCP Port UDP Port Schedule Enter the TCP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma
(for example: 24,1009,3000-4000). Enter the UDP ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a comma
(for example: 24,1009,3000-4000). Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 73 Section 3 - Conguration Port Forwarding - Virtual Server In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Port Forwarding then click the Virtual Server link to congure its settings and specify a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP address and Private LAN port. This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router. To congure the Port Forwarding settings, click the Port Forwarding link. Refer to Port Forwarding on page 72 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 Rule button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 74 Section 3 - Conguration If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear:
Name Enter a name for the rule. Alternatively, select the protocol/
Application Name from the drop-down menu. Local IP Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. Alternatively, select the device from the drop-down menu. Protocol Select the protocol of the trac to allow or deny (TCP, UDP, Both, or Other). Protocol Number If you entered Other above, enter the protocol number. External Port Enter the public port you want to open. Internal Port Enter the private port you want to open. Schedule Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 75 Section 3 - Conguration Website Filter In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Website Filter. The website lters feature allows rules to be set that restrict access to a specied web address (URL) or blocks specied keywords in the URL. You can use Website Filter to restrict access to potentially harmful and inappropriate websites. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. To begin, use the drop-down menu to select whether you want to ALLOW or DENY the access to the listed sites. If you wish to remove a Website URL/Domain, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to list a new site to allow or deny access to, click the Add Rule button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 76 Section 3 - Conguration Static Route - IPv4 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to dene custom routes, controlling how data trac is moved around your network. To congure the Static Route IPv6 settings, click the IPv6 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv6 on page 78 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a route, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new route, click the Add Route button. If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear:
Name Enter a name for the rule. Destination Network Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Mask Enter the subnet mask of the route. Gateway Enter your next hop gateway to be taken when this route is used. Metric Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 77 Section 3 - Conguration Static Route - IPv6 In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Static Route to access the IPv4 Static Route settings, then click IPv6 to congure the IPv6 Static Routes. To congure the Static Route IPv4 settings, click the IPv4 link. Refer to Static Route - IPv4 on page 77 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a route, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a route, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new route, click the Add Route button. If you clicked on Edit or Add Rule, the following options will appear:
Name Enter a name for the rule. DestNetwork This is the IP address of the router used to reach the specied destination. PrexLen Enter the IPv6 address prex length of the packets that will take this route. Gateway Enter your next hop gateway to be taken when this route is used. Metric Enter a route metric value ranging from 0 to 15. This value indicates the cost of using this route. Interface Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 78 Section 3 - Conguration Dynamic DNS In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Dynamic DNS. This setting allows your router to associate an easy-to-remember domain name such as [YourDomainName].com with the regularly changing IP address assigned by your Internet Service provider. This feature is helpful when running a virtual server. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Enable Dynamic DNS Enable or disable dynamic DNS. Enabling this feature will reveal further conguration options. Status Displays the current dynamic DNS connection status. Server Address Enter the address of your dynamic DNS server, or select one from the drop-down menu. Host Name Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. User Name Enter your dynamic DNS username. Password Enter your dynamic DNS password. Time Out Enter a time out time (in hours). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 79 Section 3 - Conguration At the bottom of the page are the IPv6 host settings. If you wish to remove a record, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a record, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new record, click the Add Record button. Host Name Enter the host name that you registered with your dynamic DNS service provider. IPv6 Address Enter the IPv6 address of the dynamic DNS server. Alternatively, select the server device in the drop-down menu. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 80 Section 3 - Conguration Quick VPN In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Quick VPN. This page will help you congure the Quick VPN feature of your router. For more information, refer to Quick VPN on page 104. Before proceeding, ensure that your Internet connection is working properly. We recommend conguring Dynamic DNS before proceeding with Quick VPN setup. If your router is assigned an IP address from your ISP using DHCP, it may frequently change, requiring clients credentials to be set up again and a simple DDNS address will be easier than an IP address. To congure the User settings and create, manage, and delete user accounts with user-dened access to certain router services, click the User link. Refer to User on page 86 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. L2TP over IPSec Enable or disable the Quick VPN server. Username Enter a username between 1 and 20 characters. Password Enter a password between 1 and 20 characters. PSK Enter a passkey between 6 and 64 characters. VPN Prole for iOS Device and MAC OS X Click export to save the VPN prole settings le for iOS devices or Mac OS X. Advanced Settings... Authentication Protocol Choose the authentication protocol type: MSCHAPv2, PAP, or CHAP. MSCHAPv2 is the default. MPPE Select the encryption cipher strength: None, RC4-40, or RC4-
128. RC4-128 is the default. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 81 Section 3 - Conguration Management Time & Schedule - Time In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule. The Time page allows you to congure, 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. To congure the Schedule settings, click the Schedule link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Time Conguration Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Time Displays the current date and time of the router. Automatic Time Conguration NTP Server Select from the drop-down menu to either use the D-Link NTP Server to synchronize the time and date for your router, or choose Manual to set the NTP server's IP address. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 82 Section 3 - Conguration Time & Schedule - Schedule In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Time & Schedule to access the Time page, then click the Schedule link. The Schedule page allows you to control some of the router functions through a pre-congured schedule. To congure the Time settings, click the Time link. Refer to Time & Schedule - Time on page 82 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. If you wish to remove a schedule, click on the trash can icon in the Delete column. If you wish to edit a schedule, click on the pencil icon in the Edit column. If you wish to create a new schedule, click the Add a Schedule button. First, enter the name of your schedule in the Name eld. 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, but only one period per day. To remove a time period from the schedule, click on the cross icon. Click Apply when you are done. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 83 Section 3 - Conguration System Log In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Log. The router keeps a running log of events. This log can be sent to a Syslog server, or sent to your email address. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Log Settings System Log Click the Check System Log button to download a text le containing the system log. Enable Logging to Syslog Server SysLog Server IP Address SysLog Settings Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. Congurable if Enable Logging to Syslog Server is enabled. Enter the IP address for the Syslog server. If the Syslog server is connected to the router, select it from the drop-down menu to automatically populate the eld. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 84 Section 3 - Conguration Email Settings Enable E-mail Notication Enable this option if you want the logs to be automatically sent to an email address. If you enabled Enable E-mail Notication, the following options will appear:
From E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent from. To E-mail Address Enter the email address your SysLog messages will be sent to. SMTP Server Address Enter your SMTP server address. SMTP Server Port Enter your SMTP server port. Enable Authentication Check this box if your SMTP server requires authentication. Account Name Enter your SMTP account name. Password Enter your SMTP account's password. E-mail Log When Full or On Schedule Send When Log Full If enabled, this option will set the router to send the log when it is full. Send on Schedule If enabled, this option will set the router to send according to a set schedule. Schedule If you enable Send On Schedule, use the drop-down menu to select a schedule to apply. The schedule may be set to Always Enable, or you can create your own schedules in the Schedules section. Refer to Time & Schedule - Schedule on page 83 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 85 Section 3 - Conguration System Admin - Admin In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Admin to access the Admin page. This page will allow you to change the administrator (Admin) password. To congure the System settings, click the System link. Refer to System Admin - System on page 87 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Admin Password Password Enter a new password for the administrator account. You will need to enter this password whenever you congure the router using a web browser or the D-Link Wi-Fi app. Advanced Settings... - Administration Click the toggle to enable remote management for your router. Specify the port number for accessing the web conguration settings UI. Enable Remote Management Remote Admin Port LED Control Status LED Turn the LED status lights on or o. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 86 Section 3 - Conguration System Admin - System In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click System Admin to access the Admin page, then click System. This page allows you to save the routers current conguration, load a previously saved conguration, reset the router to its factory default settings, or reboot the router. To congure the Admin settings, click the Admin link. Refer to System Admin - Admin on page 86 Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. System Save Settings to Local Hard Drive This option will save the current router conguration settings to a le on your computer. Load Settings from Local Hard Drive This option will load a previously saved router conguration le. This will overwrite the routers current conguration. Restore to Factory Default Settings This option will restore the router back to the default congurations stored in the rmware. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router conguration settings, use the Save Settings To Local Hard Drive button above. Auto Reboot Conguration Reboot the Device Click to reboot the router immediately. Auto Reboot You may set the router to automatically reboot at a set time. The options are Never, Daily, or Weekly. You may set the hour, the minute, and the day you wish to have the router automatically reboot at. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 87 Section 3 - Conguration Upgrade In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Upgrade. This page will allow you to upgrade the routers rmware, either automatically or manually. To manually upgrade the rmware, you must rst download the relevant le from http://support.dlink.com. Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page. Current Firmware Version Check for New Firmware Firmware The current rmware's version will be displayed. Click this button to prompt the router to automatically check for a new rmware version. If a newer version is found, it will prompt you to install it. Automatic Firmware Upgrade Automatic Upgrade If enabled, the router will automatically check for and upgrade to the newest rmware. Choose Upgrade Time Enable this function to set the router to automatically upgrade its rmware at a set time. Upgrade Time Congurable if Choose Upgrade Time is enabled. Set the hour and minute to automatically upgrade by using the drop-
down menus. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware If you wish to upgrade manually, rst download the rmware le you wish to upgrade to. Next, click the Select File button and browse to the le to install the new rmware. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 88 Section 3 - Conguration Statistics In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Statistics. On the Statistics page you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Wi-Fi 5GHz networks. To view the Extender statistics, click the Extender link. Refer to Statistics - Extender on page 90 You can view the Internet, LAN, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, or Wi-Fi 5 GHz by clicking on the respective tabs at the top. The graph will update in real time. To clear the information on the graph, click Clear near the top of the page. The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 89 Section 3 - Conguration Statistics - Extender In the Management menu on the bar at the top of the page, click Statistics to access the Statistics page, then click Extender. This page lets you view the amount of packets that pass through connected extenders. To view the router's statistics, click the Router link. Refer to Statistics on page 89 Click the tabs at the top of the graph to view dierent extenders if you have more than one connected. The graph will update in real time. The trac counter will reset if the device is rebooted. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 90 Section 4 - Third Party Services Third Party Services With the COVR-1900, you can command your routers 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 rmware upgrades. In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, please register your device with D-Link Cloud Service. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 91 Registering a D-Link Cloud Service Account In order to use third party services to control and manage your device, you will rst 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. Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 1 Launch the D-Link Wi-Fi app. Step 2 Tap the settings gear icon on the top right corner of the screen. D-Link Wi-Fi COVR-1900 D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 92 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap the Cloud Service icon. Step 4 Tap the Register button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 93 Section 4 - 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. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 94 Section 4 - 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 dierent depending on your mobile devices OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Launch the Amazon Alexa app. Step 2 Tap the menu icon on the top left-hand corner of the home screen. Amazon Alexa D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 95 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap on Skills & Games. Step 4 Search for "D-Link Wi-Fi". Tap on the search result. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 96 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Enable to link the skill. Step 6 Sign in using your D-Link account details. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 97 Section 4 - 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 99 for tasks that you can ask your Amazon Alexa to perform. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 98 Section 4 - Third Party Services With D-Link Wi-Fi enabled as a skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to do any of these tasks:
Amazon Alexa Voice Commands 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."
Alexa, ask D-Link Wi-Fi to upgrade my router. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 99 Section 4 - 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 dierent depending on your mobile devices OS version. The following steps show the iOS interface. If you are using an Android device, the appearance may be dierent from that of the screenshots, but the process is the same. Step 1 Launch the Google Assistant app. Step 2 Tell your Google Assistant to "Talk to D-Link Wi-Fi."
Assistant D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 100 Section 4 - Third Party Services Step 3 Tap Yes. Step 4 Sign in using your D-Link account details. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 101 Section 4 - 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 103 for tasks that you can ask your Google Assistant to perform. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 102 Section 4 - 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.
"OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to tell me my guest zone credentials.
"OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to reboot the router."
OK Google, talk to D-Link Wi-Fi to upgrade my router. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 103 Section 5 - Quick VPN Quick VPN This router is equipped with D-Link's Quick VPN technology. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) creates a connection between devices across the Internet. Using Quick VPN allows you to securely connect your computer or mobile device to places with free, untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots in places like coee shops and hotels by encrypting and relaying it through your home Internet connection. This extra 'hop' reduces the chances of hackers stealing your information, such as logins, passwords, and credit card numbers. When traveling, Quick VPN lets you watch sports and use video streaming services without experiencing blackouts or ltering. You can surf the whole Internet unltered and unblocked, just as you would at home. Without Quick VPN Your Laptop Potential Hacker Public Unsecured Internet Stealing Data Wi-Fi Hotspot With Quick VPN Your Laptop Public Internet Your Network with Quick VPN Server Unsecured Wi-Fi Hotspot D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 104 Unencrypted Data Encrypted Data Section 5 - Quick VPN Important Information The following instructions explain and help you to congure your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router and devices to create a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This feature is provided for advanced users who wish to connect remotely and use their router's Internet connection to add a layer of security while using untrusted networks. Congure the Quick VPN Server on your router rst and then set up client devices to connect through your router's WAN connection. Quick VPN only provides an added layer of security against specic types of snooping attacks and does not guarantee complete data integrity or protection. Only trac in the tunnel between your router and device will be encrypted, WAN trac will leave your D-Link Quick VPN enabled router unencrypted. Keep your Quick VPN Username, Password, and Passkey safe. Keep your Quick VPN Username, Password, and Passkey safe. It is recommended that you change these credentials periodically. A device connected via Quick VPN tunnel may experience lower data throughput and higher latency due to a number of factors including:
Internet conditions, local and remote network Wi-Fi and WAN bandwidth limitations, and increased latency. This may negatively impact real time voice and video communication. Quick VPN supports up to ve concurrent VPN client sessions using the same login and password are supported. Quick VPN uses L2TP/IPsec with MSCHAPv2, PAP, or CHAP authentication. You device may warn you that your information may be intercepted, since you control the Quick VPN server, you may ignore this. UDP Ports 500, 4500, 1701 and IP Port 50 must be open in order for Quick VPN to work. L2TP/IPsec VPN usage may be restricted in some countries and on some networks. If you have trouble using Quick VPN on some networks, but not others and are not violating network access rules, try contacting your ISP or network administrator. Devices connected via Quick VPN are assigned addresses on a separate subnet (ex. 192.168.1.x). Some network resources may be unavailable when connecting via Quick VPN. If your Internet connection uses DHCP, it is strongly recommended that you rst set up Dynamic DNS (DDNS), such as D-Link DDNS, to eliminate the need to recongure client devices in the event your ISP assigns you a new WAN IP address. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 105 Section 5 - Quick VPN iOS Devices VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for iOS devices. Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions. Go into Settings on your compatible iOS device. Scroll to and tap General. Scroll to and tap VPN. Tap Add VPN Conguration... D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 106 Section 5 - Quick VPN You should see a pop up window asking you to ll out the details of your VPN connection. Type: Choose IPSec. Tap Back to return to the Add Conguration page. Description: For reference purposes only, used to dierentiate between multiple VPN connections. Server: Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. Account: Enter the Username used to authenticate login to VPN server Password: Enter Password used to authenticate login to VPN server Secret: Enter your Passkey (PSK). Tap Done at the top right corner of the page to nish adding the conguration. Your iOS device is now congured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 107 Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect or disconnect from to your Quick VPN server, open Settings and tap the button next to VPN. The VPN icon will appear in the notication area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 108 Section 5 - Quick VPN Mac OS X VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for OS X using the Export Prole function. Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions. Open the exported prole. The Install Prole dialogue will appear; click Continue and Install. Enter your user account password when prompted. Close the Proles dialogue. Go to > System Preferences... > Network and select the Quick VPN connection and click Authentication Settings. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 109 Section 5 - Quick VPN Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK, Apply, then OK. Your Mac is now congured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 110 Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to > System Preferences... > Network. Select the Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 111 Section 5 - Quick VPN Windows 7 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions. Click the Start button and type vpn into the Search programs and les box. Select Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection. Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server in the Internet address box, create a name for your connection in the Destination Name, check Don't Connect now; just set it up so I can connect later, and click Next. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 112 Section 5 - Quick VPN Enter your Username. If you would like windows to save your password, enter your Password and check Remember this password. Click Create to continue. Do not click Connect Now. Click Close. Click the Start button and type view network connections into the Search programs and les text box. Select View network connections. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 113 Section 5 - Quick VPN Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Connection Properties. Your Windows 7 system is now congured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 114 Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notication area of the Windows taskbar and from the Dial Up and VPN section click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 115 Section 5 - Quick VPN Windows 8.1/8 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8.1/8. Click the Start button and type vpn. Select Manage virtual private networks. From the Network Settings page, click Add a VPN Connection. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 116 Section 5 - Quick VPN 1 Select Microsoft from VPN Provider. 2 Create a name for your VPN connection. 3 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. 5 If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info 6 Choose Save. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 117 Section 5 - Quick VPN Right-click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left-click on Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer2Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 118 Section 5 - Quick VPN Click the Start button and type view network connections. Select View network connections. Right-click your Quick VPN Connection and left-click Properties. Select the Security tab. For the Type of VPN, select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec (L2TP/IPSec). D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 119 Section 5 - Quick VPN Click Advanced settings. Enter your Passkey in the Key text box under Use preshared key for authentication. Click OK to close Advanced Properties and click OK to close Quick VPN Properties. Your Windows 8.1/8 system is now congured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 120 Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notication area of the Windows taskbar. Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 121 Section 5 - Quick VPN Windows 10 VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7. Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions. This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10. Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet >
NetworkandSharingCenter > VPN > Add a VPN Connection. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 122 Section 5 - Quick VPN 1 Select Windows (built-in) from the VPN Provider drop down menu. 2 Create a name for your VPN connection. 3 Enter your IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Select L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key from VPN type. 5 Enter the Passkey. 6 Select User name and password from Type of sign-in info. If you would like windows to remember your sign-in information, enter your User name, Password, and select Remember my sign-in info 7 Choose Save. Your Windows 10 system is now congured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 123 Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, click on the Network Settings icon in the notication area of the Windows taskbar and click on your Quick VPN connection. The Network & Internet Settings page will open. Click on the Connect or Disconnect button. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 124 Section 5 - Quick VPN Android VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Android devices. Your device's screens may vary. Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions. Go to Settings > More from the Wireless & networks > VPN > +
D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 125 Section 5 - Quick VPN 1 Enter a name for your VPN connection. 2 Select L2TP/IPSec PSK for Type. 3 Enter the IP/DDNS address of your Quick VPN server. 4 Enter your Passkey in IPSec pre-shared key eld. 5 Choose Save. Your Android device is now congured to connect to your Quick VPN server. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 126 Section 5 - Quick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server, go to Settings
> More from the Wireless & networks > VPN and select the Quick VPN connection you created. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 127 Section 5 - Quick VPN To connect, enter your Username and Password and select CONNECT. To disconnect, select DISCONNECT. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 128 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router Connect a Wireless Client to your Router WPS Button The easiest and most secure way to connect your wireless devices to the router 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 (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS. Once you know, follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Press the WPS button on the router for about 1 second. The wireless LEDs will start to blink. WPS Button Step 2 - Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device (or launch the software utility and start the WPS process). Step 3 - Allow up to 1 minute for your connection to be congured. Once the Internet light stops blinking, you will be connected and your wireless connection will be secure with WPA2. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 129 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display and click on it. Windows 10 Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer. Select the desired network by clicking on the SSID. To connect to the SSID, click Connect. To automatically connect with the router when your device next detects the SSID, check the Connect Automatically check box. You will then be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi password (network security key) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network when it is detected. Wireless Icon D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 130 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router Windows 8 - WPA/WPA2 To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer. Select the extenders network by clicking on the network name. You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. Wireless Icon dlink dlink D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 131 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router When you have established a successful connection with a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected. dlink D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 132 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router Windows 7 WPA/WPA2 It is recommended that you enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless connection with Wi-Fi name (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Networking Basics on page 142 for more information. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 133 Section 6 - Connect a Wireless Client to your Router The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. Enter the same security key or passphrase (Wi-Fi password) that is on your router and click OK. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as the one on the wireless router. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 134 Section 7 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the router. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Why cant I access the web-based conguration utility?
When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website, nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility. Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 28 or higher
- Google Chrome 28 or higher
- Apple Safari 6 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device. If you do not get a solid link light, try using a dierent cable, or connect to a dierent port on the device if possible. If the computer is turned o, the link light may not be on. Disable any Internet security software running on the computer. Software rewalls such as ZoneAlarm, BlackICE, Sygate and Norton Personal Firewall may block access to the conguration pages. Check the help les included with your rewall software for more information on disabling or conguring it. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 135 Section 7 - Troubleshooting Congure your Internet settings:
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make button to restore the settings to their defaults. sure nothing is checked. Click OK. Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times. Close your web browser (if open) and open it. Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management. If you still cannot access the conguration, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in. Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the conguration. If you have multiple computers, try connecting using a dierent computer. 2. What can I do if I forgot my password?
If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. This process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults. To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the recessed button down for 10 seconds. Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1. When logging in, leave the password box empty. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 136 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. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people work, and communicate more eciently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial for many users. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link. What is Wireless?
Why D-Link 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 oce network. 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 aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 137 Appendix A - Wireless Basics How does wireless work?
Wireless works similarly to how cordless phones work, through radio signals that transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two dierent types of wireless networks: Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, university and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. 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 doesnt 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. Who uses wireless?
Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its for home, oce, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 138 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Home Uses/Benets Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc. Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Oce and Home Oce Uses/Benets Stay on top of everything at home as you would at oce Remotely access your oce network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate oce space Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere, not just at home or oce. People like the freedom of mobility and its 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. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like:
airports, hotels, coee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if youre installing it for the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thats why weve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 139 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Tips Eliminate Interference Security Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or access point Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/
access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. Dont let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to the product manual for detail information on how to set it up. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 140 Appendix B - Wireless Modes Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking:
Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. Ad-hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer-to-peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more wireless network USB adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless USB adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-hoc mode to communicate. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 141 Appendix C - Networking Basics Check your IP address Networking Basics After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows 7/Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some rewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 142 Appendix C - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address 1. If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Network Connections Start > Control Panel > Network Connections From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties. 3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the routers LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set the Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (I.E. 192.168.0.1). Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. 5. Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 143 Appendix D - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the dierent levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The router oers the following types of security:
WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WPA?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP:
Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP. User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specic MAC address, which is relatively simple to be snied out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 144 Appendix E - Technical Specications Device Interfaces Wireless Interface (2.4 GHz): IEEE 802.11n/g/
Wireless Interface (5 GHz): IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a Four 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports One 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN port Antenna Types Three internal antennas Standards IEEE 802.11ac1,2,3 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.1q Security WPA/WPA2-Personal WPA3-Personal Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 2.0) Technical Specications Power Output: 12 V, 1.5 A Input: 100 to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Storage: -20 to 70 C (-4 to 158 F) Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% maximum, non-condensing Storage: 5% to 90% maximum, non-condensing Certications CE IC FCC Dimensions Weight 411 g (0.91 lbs) 411 g (0.91 lbs) L x W x H: 100 x 100 x 181 mm (3.9 x 3.9 x 7.1 in) 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors - including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead - lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely aect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on countrys regulation. 3 The router does not include 5.25-5.35 GHz & 5.47-5.725 GHz in some regions. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 145 Appendix F - Regulatory Statements 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This device meets all the other requirements specied in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26cm between the radiator & your body. Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must xed to US operation channels only. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 146 Appendix F - Regulatory Statements Industry Canada statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-
in radios. Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas tre situs ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre metteur, exception faites des radios intgres qui ont t testes. The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada. La fonction de slection de l'indicatif du pays est dsactive pour les produits commercialiss aux tats-Unis et au Canada. Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with greater than 31cm between the radiator & your body. Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis plus de 31cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 147 Appendix F - Regulatory Statements Caution:
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
(iv) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be clearly indicated. Avertissement:
Le guide dutilisation des dispositifs pour rseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions prcises sur les restrictions susmentionnes, notamment :
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250MHz sont rservs uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur an de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux;
(iv) lorsquil y a lieu, les types dantennes (sil y en a plusieurs), les numros de modle de lantenne et les pires angles dinclinaison ncessaires pour rester conforme lexigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque dlvation, nonce la section 6.2.2.3, doivent tre clairement indiqus D-Link COVR-1900 User Manual 148
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D-Link Corporation 17595 Mt. Herrmann Fountain Valley, California 92708 United States Date: 2020-01-06 FCC ID: KA2COVR1900A1 AUTHORIZATION LETTER To Whom It May Concern:
We, D-Link Corporation hereby authorizes Amanda Wu / Senior Specialist of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch (BV CPS Taoyuan), to act on its behalf in all matters relating to the Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) application for equipment authorization in connection with the FCC ID listed above, including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by Amanda Wu / Senior Specialist of BV CPS Taoyuan on D-Link Corporations behalf, within the scope of the powers granted herein, shall have the same effect as acts of its own. If you have any questions regarding the authorization, please dont hesitate to contact us. Thank you!
Sincerely yours, Alex Chiang / Director D-Link Corporation Tel: +886-2-66000123#2340 E-mail: alex.chiang@dlinkcorp.com
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Tel: 408-526-1188 Fax: 408-526-1088 Email: sales.eaw@us.bureauveritas.com 775 Montague Expressway Milpitas, CA 95035 Project and Product Certification Representative Authorization Letter Reason for Amendment (current / obsolete) Initial Release (obsolete) Revised wording (obsolete) Updated company template (obsolete) Updated letter information (obsolete) Added FCC ID field (obsolete) Updated company name & logo (current) Revision History From 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 To 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Approved Date Nov-14-2006 Sept25-2007 Jan-31-2012 May-23-2014 Sep-16-2014 Jun-27-2018 SCS-F18: Project and Product Certification Representative Authorization Letter Page 1 of 2 Rev 6.0 Date: 7/12/2019 To: BVCPS, INC. 775 Montague Expressway, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Product Certification Representative Authorization Letter We, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch, are authorized by the applicant, D-Link Corporation to apply Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. to act as a Certification Body for certifying for the following project(s):
FCC ID: KA2COVR1900A1 Product Description: AC1900 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System Model: COVR-1900, COVR-1902 Sincerely,
Amanda Wu / Senior Specialist Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch Tel: 886-3-264-1929 Fax: 886-3-327 0892 Email: amanda.wu@bureauveritas.com SCS-F18: Project and Product Certification Representative Authorization Letter Page 2 of 2 Rev 6.0
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D Link 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street Fountain Valley, CA92708 USA May 1*', 2019 Power of Attorney To whom it may concern:
|, the undersigned, Brett Adair, hereby authorize the persons listed below to act on behalf of me to sign all related documents for D-Links FCC application. | am the Point of Contact for the FCC. This Power of Attorney supersedes and voids all previous Powers of Attorney. Our FRNis: 0007371172 SSSBU ML Jean / Vice President
+886-2-66000123 #5650 ML. Jean@dlinkcorp.com Hans Liu / Director
+886-2-66000123 #5836 Hans.Liu@dlinkcorp.com Alex Chiang / Director
+886-2-66000123 #2340 Alex.Chiang@dlinkcorp.com GK Lee / Vice President
+886-2-66000123 #5551 GK.Lee@dlinkcorp.com Company Name: D-Link Co. Ltd Fax: 886-2-55509988 Company Address: No.289, Sinhu 3 Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan, R.O.C Authorization period: May 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2020 Should you have and question regarding this power of attorney, please dont hesitate to Contact me. Sincerely, BE Teele Ciel -1-] Orel De mal TEL: (714) 885-6000 E-mail: brett.adair@dlink.com
1 2 | LTC/STC Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 337.54 KiB | February 25 2020 |
17595 Mt. Herrmann Fountain Valley, California 92708 United States Date: January 6, 2020 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road - Gate A Columbia, Maryland 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: KA2COVR1900A1 To Whom It May Concern, Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of Commissions rules (47CFR0.457, 0.459), we are requesting the Commission to withhold the following attachments as confidential document from public disclosure indefinitely. Schematic Diagram Block Diagram Operational Description Software Operational Description Above mentioned document contains detailed system and equipment description are considered as proprietary information in operation of the equipment. The public disclosure of above documents might be harmful to our company and would give competitor an unfair advantage in the market. In additional to above mentioned documents, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-1705 of the Commission s policy, in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47 CFR 2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR 2.1204, while ensuring that business sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly authorized devices. We are requesting the commission to grant short-term confidentiality request on the following attachments until 180 days after the Grant Date of Equipment Authorizations. External Photos Internal Photos Test Setup Photos Users Manual It is our understanding that all measurement test reports, FCC ID label format and correspondent during certification review process cannot be granted as confidential documents and those information will be available for public review once the grant of equipment authorization 1s issued. Best Regards, Alex Chiang / Director D-Link Corporation Tel: +886-2-66000123#2340 E-mail: alex.chiang@dlinkcorp.com
1 2 | RF Test set-up Photo | Test Setup Photos | 983.39 KiB | February 25 2020 / August 24 2020 | delayed release |
1 2 | WIFI Channel 12&13 Description letter | Cover Letter(s) | 20.32 KiB | February 25 2020 |
D-Link Corporation 17595 Mt. Herrmann Fountain Valley, California 92708 United States Date: January 6, 2020 Declaration any non-US channels in all the operational mode(s). All non-US frequencies, US 2.4G channel 12-
13 and Country code selection are disabled through proprietary software and are user changeable. Should you have any question or comment regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely yours, Alex Chiang / Director D-Link Corporation Tel: +886-2-66000123#2340 E-mail: alex.chiang@dlinkcorp.com
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2020-02-25 | 2412 ~ 2462 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | Original Equipment |
2 | 5745 ~ 5825 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX |
app s | Applicant Information | |||||
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1 2 | Effective |
2020-02-25
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1 2 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
D-Link Corporation
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1 2 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0007371172
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1 2 | Physical Address |
17595 Mt. Herrmann
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1 2 |
Fountain Valley, CA
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1 2 |
United States
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 | TCB Application Email Address |
t******@siemic.com
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1 2 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 | Grantee Code |
KA2
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1 2 | Equipment Product Code |
COVR1900A1
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 | Name |
B**** A****
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1 2 | Title |
General Counsel
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
714-8********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
866-7********
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1 2 |
b******@dlink.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | If so, specify the short-term confidentiality release date (MM/DD/YYYY format) | 08/24/2020 | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
1 2 | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | |||||
1 2 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | AC1900 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System | ||||
1 2 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 2 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 2 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Grant Comments | Power listed is the maximum conducted output power, Device has 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth. Device has 3x3 MIMO. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 26 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. End-users must be provided with transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 2 | Power listed is the maximum conducted output power, Device has 20MHz, 40MHz and 80MHz bandwidth. Device has 3x3 MIMO. The 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 26 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. End-users must be provided with transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | |||||
1 2 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
Bureau Veritas CPS(H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch
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1 2 | Name |
E******** L********
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
+886-********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
+886-********
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1 2 |
e******@tw.bureauveritas.com
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | CC MO | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.6270000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 15E | CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.277 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 2 | 15E | CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.405 |
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
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