Ka pai! You’ve chosen to use your own router, which is great — it helps reduce e-waste and is better for the environment. Because this is a BYO router, we won’t be able to provide hands-on support for setup, as there are too many different models on the market. That said, we’ve put together this guide to help you get connected. If you run into any issues, we recommend contacting the retailer or manufacturer for support. Alternatively, if you’d like to use one of our Zeronet routers, get in touch with our team and we’ll happily organise that for you.
Step 1: Connect Your Router to the ONT
Connect the WAN (Internet) port on your D-Link COVR-2202 or COVR-1203 to the correct port on your Optical Network Terminal (ONT) using an Ethernet cable. Ensure the router is powered on and that your computer or mobile device is connected to the router via Wi-Fi or a LAN cable.
Step 2: Access the Router Interface
Open a web browser on a device connected to the router and enter covr.local or 192.168.0.1 into the address bar. Log in using the default username admin and password admin, or the password printed on the router label if it has not been changed.
Step 3: Configure Internet Settings
In the router interface, navigate to Setup and then Internet Setup. Set the Connection Type to Dynamic IP (DHCP) and apply the changes.
Step 4: Configure VLAN Settings
Navigate to Advanced Settings and then VLAN. Enable VLAN Tagging. Enter VLAN ID 10 and Priority 0, then apply the settings.
Step 5: Save Configuration
After entering the Dynamic IP (DHCP) and VLAN settings, click Apply to save the configuration. The router may restart automatically. Allow a few minutes for the restart to complete.
Step 6: Verify the Internet Connection
Once the router has restarted, check the WAN/Internet LED on the router. It should be solid green, indicating that the internet connection is active. Open a website on a connected device to confirm the connection is working.
Step 7: Troubleshooting
If your internet connection is not working, restart both the ONT and the router by unplugging them for 30 seconds, then plug them back in. Confirm that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to the correct ports and that the Dynamic IP (DHCP) and VLAN settings are correct.
Step 8: Reset the Router (If Required)
If you cannot access the router due to forgotten login credentials or misconfiguration, reset the router to factory settings. Press and hold the reset button on the back of the router for 10–15 seconds using a pin or paperclip until the lights flash. The router will reboot and return to factory defaults. After resetting, log in using the default credentials and repeat the setup process from Step 2.
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