D-Link COVR-1900, User Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 00 WW 2020 01 17 COVR 1900 User Manual AC1900 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi Fi System 1Pack ...

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Page 3: ...7 Settings 28 Wizard 28 Internet IPv4 29 IPv4 Dynamic IP DHCP 30 IPv4 Static IP 31 IPv4 PPPoE 32 IPv4 PPTP 34 IPv4 L2TP 36 IPv4 DS Lite 38 Internet IPv6 39 IPv6 Auto Detection 40 IPv6 Static IPv6 42 IPv6 Auto Configuration 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 Engin...

Page 4: ...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 C...

Page 5: ...please contact your local reseller Note Usingapowersupplywithadifferentvoltageratingthantheoneincludedwiththerouterwillcausedamageandvoidthewarrantyforthisproduct Product Overview Package Contents COVR 1900 COVR 1900 V Quick Installation Guide V Quick Installation Card V Ethernet Cable RJ45 V Power Adapter V ...

Page 6: ...ows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter 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 ...

Page 7: ...y and 128 MB of RAM Enhanced Quality of Service Features The built in Quality of Service QoS engine allows you to prioritize important traffic 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 firmwa...

Page 8: ...tion to the device Blinking Orange Fast The device is upgrading Firmware Solid White The device is powered up and running Once set up a solid white LED indicates a strong connection Blinking White 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 Off The device is powered off If the device is powered on and Sta...

Page 9: ... Connector for the supplied power adapter 3 WPS Button Press to start the WPS process and automatically create an encrypted connection to a WPS client 4 Gigabit WAN Port Using an Ethernet cable connect your broadband modem to this port 5 Gigabit LAN Ports 1 4 Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches storage NAS devices and game consoles 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 10: ... 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 supp...

Page 11: ...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 difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless routers and...

Page 12: ...stall and configure your router Refer to D Link Wi Fi App Setup on page 9 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 first time Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 Manual Setup Log in to the router to manually configure your router Refer to Configurati...

Page 13: ...face of the D Link Wi Fi app If you are using an Android device the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots but the process is the same Step 3 Tap on the Install New Device button at the middle of the screen 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 respectiv...

Page 14: ...ll 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 configuration process 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 10 ...

Page 15: ...ed modem Place it in an open area for better wireless coverage Step 2 Turn off and unplug the power to your cable or DSL broadband modem This is required In some cases you may need to turn it off for up to five minutes Modem Modem Step 3 Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labelled INTERNET on the router Modem ...

Page 16: ...r 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 Step 6 If you are configuring 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 Modem Modem Modem ...

Page 17: ...t cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the router and the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 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 Modem ...

Page 18: ...log in to the interface by leaving the password field blank The setup wizard is designed to guide you through a step by step process to configure your new COVR 1900 and connect to the Internet via a wireless setup process If this is your first 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 h...

Page 19: ...User Manual Section 2 Installation Please wait while your router detects your Internet connection type Follow the on screen instructions to configure your new D Link router and connect to the Internet Click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...ick Next to continue Note MakesuretoremoveallotherexistingPPPoEsoftwarefromyourcomputer The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router 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 contin...

Page 21: ...router sSmartConnectfeaturepresentsasinglewirelessnetwork 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 configure 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz networks refer to Wireless on page 56 If the router detected or you selected Static enter the IP and DNS settings suppliedbyyourISP Ifyoudo...

Page 22: ...your time zone from the drop down menu Click Next to continue In order to secure the router s configuration access please enter a password You will be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router s web configuration utility Click Next to continue ...

Page 23: ...ttings Click Next to finalize the settings or Back to make changes 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 ...

Page 24: ...r router is now configured Click OK to close the Setup Wizard Congratulations your device has been successfully configured You can log in to the configuration utility by inputting the Admin Password Please wait while the device settings are saved Do not turn off or unplug your router during this time ...

Page 25: ...f the device for longer than 10 seconds to restore the router to its default settings To access the configuration 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 The router s home page will open displaying its current connection status The bar at the top of the page h...

Page 26: ...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 ...

Page 27: ...ction click on the Internet icon Internet 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 reconfigure the Internet settings refer to Internet IPv4 on page 29 ...

Page 28: ...ss and IPv6 address To reconfigure 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 reconfigure 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 ...

Page 29: ...onnected Clients icon to view details about the connected clients to the router and their wireless settings On this page you can see all the clients currently connected to the router and their IP addresses To edit each client s settings click the pencil icon on the client you want to edit ...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ... currently connected to the router and configure 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 configure to either Reboot the device or to Remove the...

Page 32: ...ings 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 first time Refer to Setup Wizard on page 14 for details Note When the Wizard is opened the router will disconnect from the internet ...

Page 33: ... configure 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 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 My Internet Connection is Choose...

Page 34: ...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 EnterthesecondaryDNSserverIPaddressassignedbyyourISP 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 A...

Page 35: ...he 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 port s...

Page 36: ...ovided by your ISP Password Enter the password provided by your ISP Reconnect Mode Select either Always on On Demand or Manual Maximum Idle Time ConfigurablewhenOnDemandisselected Enteramaximum 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 StaticIP if your ISP assign...

Page 37: ...drop down menu to replace the Internet port s 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 D...

Page 38: ...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 ConfigurablewhenOnDemandisselected Enteramaximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as the reconnect mode Advanced Setti...

Page 39: ...timal 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 ...

Page 40: ...ided 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 ConfigurablewhenOnDemandisselected Enteramaximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature select Always on as the reconnect mode Advanced Settings ...

Page 41: ...ptimal 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 En...

Page 42: ... 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 theWAN 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 Configuration Option AFTR IPv6 Address Enter the AFTR IPv6 address used here B4 ...

Page 43: ...ternet IPv4 on page 29 To configure 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 For IPv6 Auto Detection refer to page 40 For IPv6 Static IPv6 refer to page 42 For IPv6 Auto Configuration SLAAC DHCPv6 refer to page 44 For IPv6 PPPoE refer to page 47 For IPv6 6rd refer to page 51 For IPv6 Local ...

Page 44: ...tically 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 Prefix Delegation LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Displays the router s LAN link local addre...

Page 45: ...the LAN interface Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s...

Page 46: ...nk LocalAddress is disabled Enter the address supplied by your ISP Subnet Prefix Length Configurable when UseLink LocalAddress is disabled Enter the subnet prefix 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...

Page 47: ...ful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s IPv6 assignment IPv6 Address Range End Enter the ending IPv6 address for the DHCP serve...

Page 48: ...erver 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 prefix delegation services LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Displays the route...

Page 49: ...for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the startin...

Page 50: ... RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s IPv6 assignment IPv6 Address Range End Enter the en...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...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 prefix delegation services LAN IPv6 Link Local Address Displays the router s LAN link local address If Enable DHCP PD is disabled these additional parameters are available for configuration LAN IPv6 Address Enter a valid LAN IPv6 address...

Page 53: ...for other IPv6 routers connected to the LAN interface Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the startin...

Page 54: ... RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s IPv6 assignment IPv6 Address Range End Enter the en...

Page 55: ...e 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 Configuration Choose the 6rd DHCPv4 Option to automatically discover and populate the data values or Manual Configuration to enter the settings yourself If you selected Manual Configuration as the 6rd Configuration 6rd IPv6 Prefix Enter the 6rd IPv6 p...

Page 56: ...signment feature Autoconfiguration Type Select SLAAC RDNSS SLAAC Stateless DHCP or Stateful DHCPv6 If you selected SLAAC RDNSS or SLAAC Stateless DHCP as the Autoconfiguration Type Router Advertisement Lifetime Enter the router advertisement lifetime in minutes If you selected Stateful DHCPv6 as the Autoconfiguration Type IPv6 Address Range Start Enter the starting IPv6 address for the DHCP server s ...

Page 57: ...s 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 Prefix Enable this option to use the default ULA prefix ULA Prefix Configurable if you disable Use Default ULA Prefix Enter your own ULA prefix Advanced Settings Current IPv6 ULA Settings Current ULA Prefix Displays the current ULA prefix LAN IPv6 UL...

Page 58: ... Play to be used and divides a network into segments that can only be accessed by other devices in the same VLAN To configure the IPv4 Internet and network connection details click the IPv4 link Refer to Internet IPv4 on page 29 To configure 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 ...

Page 59: ...D 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 InterfaceTrafficType 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 conn...

Page 60: ... 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...

Page 61: ...n 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 ...

Page 62: ... 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 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 11adevices or select 20MHz if youare using 802 11a devic...

Page 63: ... User Manual Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup TheeasiestwaytoconnectyourwirelessdevicestotherouteriswithWi FiProtectedSetup WPS WPS PBC Status Enable or disable WPS PBC Push Button Configuration functionality ...

Page 64: ... changes you have made on this page If Smart Connect is Status is Enabled in the previous Wireless settings Wireless Status EnableordisabletheGuestZonefeature Thestatusisdisabled 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 ...

Page 65: ...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 co...

Page 66: ...1 IfyouchangetheIPaddress onceyouclickSave you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration 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 router s configuration is http dlinkrouter local You can replace dlinkrouter with a name of your choice Local Domain Na...

Page 67: ...s 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 providescompatibilitywithnetworkingequipment software and peripherals IPv4 Multicast Streams Ena...

Page 68: ...he 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 Registration D Link Cloud Service Shows the status of this device s D Link Cloud service ...

Page 69: ...lick Network to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings Click Save at any time to save the changes you have made on this page Operation Mode Settings Router Mode Select Router Mode to run this device as a router Extender Mode Select Extender Mode to run this device as an extender ...

Page 70: ...t any time to save the changes you have made on this page Management Type Usethedrop downmenutoselecttheManagementTypethat the rule will be enabled for This may be set to Off 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...

Page 71: ...n 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 dev...

Page 72: ...he 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 ...

Page 73: ...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 RTSP Allows applications that uses Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP to receive streaming media from the Internet SIP Allows devices and applications using VoIP Voice over IP to comm...

Page 74: ... rule click on the pencil icon in the Edit column If you wish to create a new rule click the Add Rule button In the Features menu on the bar at the top of the page click Firewall to configure the router s firewall settings then click the IPv4 Rules link or the IPv6 Rules link to configure what kind of traffic is allowed to pass through the network To configure the Firewall Advanced settings click the Ad...

Page 75: ...nter 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 Select the protocol of the traffic to allow or deny Any TCP or UDP and then enter the range of ports that the rule will apply to Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for The schedule may be se...

Page 76: ...e click the Add Rule button 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 specific devices on the network This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router To configure the Virtual Server settings click the Virtual Server link Refer to Port Forwarding Virtual Server on page 74 Click Save at an...

Page 77: ...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 UDP Port 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 Schedule Use the drop down menu to select the time schedule that the rule will be enabled for The schedule ma...

Page 78: ...l LAN IP address and Private LAN port This might be necessary for certain applications to connect through the router To configure 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 ...

Page 79: ... select the device from the drop down menu Protocol Select the protocol of the traffic 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 sc...

Page 80: ...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 ...

Page 81: ... 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 ga...

Page 82: ... 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 specified destination PrefixLen Enter the IPv6 address prefix length of the packets that will take this r...

Page 83: ... 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 configuration 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 registe...

Page 84: ...con 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 EntertheIPv6addressofthedynamicDNSserver Alternatively select the server device in the drop down menu ...

Page 85: ... an IP address To configure the User settings and create manage and delete user accounts with user defined 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 a...

Page 86: ...Protocol NTP server To configure 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 Configuration Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop down menu Time Displays the current date and time of the router AutomaticTime Configuration NTP Server Select from the drop down menu to either us...

Page 87: ...k Apply when you are done 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 configured schedule To configure 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 m...

Page 88: ...hanges you have made on this page Log Settings System Log Click the Check System Log button to download a text file containing the system log SysLog Settings Enable Logging to Syslog Server Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Configurable if Enable Logging to Syslog Server is enabled Enter the IP address for the Syslog server If the Syslog server is con...

Page 89: ...ver 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 LogWhen 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...

Page 90: ...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 configure the router using a web browser or the D Link Wi Fi app Advanced Settings Administration Enable Remote Management Clickthetoggletoenableremotemanagementforyourrouter Remote Admin Port Sp...

Page 91: ...on settings to a file on your computer Load Settings from Local Hard Drive This option will load a previously saved router configuration file This will overwrite the router s current configuration Restore to Factory Default Settings This option will restore the router back to the default configurations stored in the firmware Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you...

Page 92: ... this button to prompt the router to automatically check for a new firmware version If a newer version is found it will prompt you to install it Automatic Firmware Upgrade Automatic Upgrade Ifenabled therouterwillautomaticallycheckforandupgrade to the newest firmware Choose Upgrade Time Enablethisfunctiontosettheroutertoautomaticallyupgrade its firmware at a set time Upgrade Time Configurable if Choos...

Page 93: ...er 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 traffic counter will reset...

Page 94: ...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 different extenders if you have more than one connected The graph will update in real time The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 95: ...on Alexa and the Google Assistant enabling you to control your network with voice commands Features include enabling and disabling your Wi Fi guest zone without having to go into the UI rebooting the router and checking your router for firmware upgrades In order to use third party services to control and manage your device please register your device with D Link Cloud Service ...

Page 96: ...hird party services to control and manage your device you will first need to register your device with D Link Cloud Service Follow the steps below if you do not have a D Link Cloud Service account Step 2 Tap the settings gear icon on the top right corner of the screen Step 1 Launch the D Link Wi Fi app D Link Wi Fi COVR 1900 ...

Page 97: ...93 D Link COVR 1900 User Manual Section 4 Third Party Services Step 3 Tap the Cloud Service icon Step 4 Tap the Register button ...

Page 98: ...ird 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 ...

Page 99: ...unt to use this feature Note The screenshots may be different depending on your mobile device s OS version The following steps show the iOS interface If you are using an Android device the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots but the process is the same Step 1 Launch the Amazon Alexa app Amazon Alexa Step 2 Tap the menu icon on the top left hand corner of the home screen ...

Page 100: ...96 D Link COVR 1900 User Manual Section 4 Third Party Services Step 3 Tap on Skills Games Step 4 Search for D Link Wi Fi Tap on the search result ...

Page 101: ...97 D Link COVR 1900 User Manual Section 4 Third Party Services Step 5 Tap Enable to link the skill Step 6 Sign in using your D Link account details ...

Page 102: ... 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 ...

Page 103: ...sks Task Command Enable the guest zone Alexa ask D Link Wi Fi to enable my guest zone Disable the guest zone Alexa ask D Link Wi Fi to disable my guest zone Find out the guest zone credentials Alexa ask D Link Wi Fi what are my guest network credentials Reboot the router Alexa ask D Link Wi Fi to reboot the router Upgrade the router Alexa ask D Link Wi Fi to upgrade my router ...

Page 104: ...following steps show the iOS interface If you are using an Android device the appearance may be different from that of the screenshots but the process is the same Step 1 Launch the Google Assistant app Assistant You will need the Google Assistant app a Google account and a D Link Cloud Service account to use this feature Step 2 Tell your Google Assistant to Talk to D Link Wi Fi ...

Page 105: ...101 D Link COVR 1900 User Manual Section 4 Third Party Services Step 3 Tap Yes Step 4 Sign in using your D Link account details ...

Page 106: ...ty 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 ...

Page 107: ...asks Task Command Enable the guest zone OK Google talk to D Link Wi Fi to enable my guest zone Disable the guest zone OK Google talk to D Link Wi Fi to disable my guest zone Find out the guest zone credentials OK Google talk to D Link Wi Fi to tell me my guest zone credentials Reboot the router OK Google talk to D Link Wi Fi to reboot the router Upgrade the router OK Google talk to D Link Wi Fi to...

Page 108: ...obile device to places with free untrusted Wi Fi hotspots in places like coffee 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 fi...

Page 109: ...wer 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 five concurrent VPN client sessions using the same login and password are supported Quick VPN uses L2TP IPsec with MSCHAPv2 PAP or...

Page 110: ...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 Configuration ...

Page 111: ... purposes only used to differentiate between multipleVPN connections Server Enter the IP DDNS address of your QuickVPN server Account Enter the Username used to authenticate login toVPN server Password Enter Password used to authenticate login toVPN server Secret Enter your Passkey PSK Tap Done at the top right corner of the page to finish adding the configuration Your iOS device is now configured to ...

Page 112: ...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 notification area at the top of your screen indicating that your device is currently connected to the Quick VPN server ...

Page 113: ... user account password when prompted Close the Profiles dialogue Mac OS X VPN Setup Instructions This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for OS X using the Export Profile function Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions Go to System Preferences Network and select the Quick VPN connection and click Authentication Settings ...

Page 114: ...110 D Link COVR 1900 User Manual Section 5 Quick VPN Enter your Passkey in the Shared Secret text box and click OK Apply then OK Your Mac is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server ...

Page 115: ...0 User Manual 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 ...

Page 116: ...rtual 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 This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7 Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions ...

Page 117: ...ld 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 files text box Select View network connections ...

Page 118: ...ows 7 system is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server 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 ...

Page 119: ...to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server click on the Network Settings icon in the notification 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 Connect or Disconnect ...

Page 120: ...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 This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 8 1 8 Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions ...

Page 121: ...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 ...

Page 122: ...R 1900 User Manual Section 5 Quick VPN Select the Security tab For the Type of VPN select Layer 2 Tunneling with IPsec L2TP IPSec Right click on the Quick VPN Connection you just created and left click on Properties ...

Page 123: ...k 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 ...

Page 124: ... 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 configured to connect to your Quick VPN server ...

Page 125: ...ick VPN Connect or Disconnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server click on the Network Settings icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar Click on your Quick VPN connection and click on the Connect or Disconnect button ...

Page 126: ...s This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 10 Click Start Settings Network Internet Network and Sharing Center VPN Add a VPN Connection This section provides Quick VPN setup instructions for Windows 7 Refer to Quick VPN on page 81 for your router setup instructions ...

Page 127: ...dress 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 configured to connect to your Quick VPN server ...

Page 128: ...onnect To connect to or disconnect from your Quick VPN server click on the Network Settings icon in the notification 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 ...

Page 129: ...PN 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 ...

Page 130: ...nter 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 field 5 Choose Save Your Android device is now configured to connect to your Quick VPN server ...

Page 131: ...VR 1900 User Manual 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 ...

Page 132: ...128 D Link COVR 1900 User Manual Section 5 Quick VPN To connect enter your Username and Password and select CONNECT To disconnect select DISCONNECT ...

Page 133: ...will be secure with WPA2 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 de...

Page 134: ...ter Select the desired network by clicking on the SSID Windows 10 Wireless Icon 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 ...

Page 135: ...icking on the network name To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display Wireless Icon dlink 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 useWi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press theWPS button on ...

Page 136: ...Manual 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 ...

Page 137: ...ill 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 sett...

Page 138: ...er 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 ...

Page 139: ...nect 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 different cable or connect to a different ...

Page 140: ...in the address bar This should open the login page for your web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your r...

Page 141: ...and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial 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 or...

Page 142: ...orth 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 ...

Page 143: ...ding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots 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 co...

Page 144: ... If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency Security Don t let your next door ne...

Page 145: ...or 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...

Page 146: ... 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 ipconfig 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 fi...

Page 147: ...he 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 router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2...

Page 148: ...PA2 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 computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to en...

Page 149: ...egions Technical Specifications 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 Per...

Page 150: ...he equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution An...

Page 151: ...ies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à 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 être situés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur exception faite...

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