D-Link COVR-P2502 – Hybrid Whole Home Powerline Wi-Fi System with 2× COVR-P2500 Extenders, AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi, 1300Mbps Powerline Backbone, 3× Gigabit LAN Ports per Unit, MU-MIMO, Smart Roaming & Band Steering
Overview:
• The D-Link COVR-P2502 is a Hybrid Whole Home Powerline Wi-Fi System designed to add seamless whole-home Wi-Fi coverage to an existing home network.
• The system includes two COVR-P2500 hybrid Powerline Wi-Fi extenders for wider coverage across rooms, floors, villas, townhouses, lofts, and large apartments.
• It combines a dedicated Powerline backbone up to 1300Mbps with AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi, helping deliver stable wireless coverage in areas where normal Wi-Fi signal may be weak.
• Smart roaming allows devices to automatically connect to the strongest signal while moving around the home using one seamless Wi-Fi network name.
• Each COVR-P2500 extender includes three Gigabit LAN ports, providing reliable wired connectivity for NAS storage, media centers, gaming consoles, smart TVs, desktop PCs, and other wired devices.
• Setup can be completed using the D-Link Wi-Fi mobile app, web-based interface, intuitive setup wizard, or WPS / PLC syncing button.
Key Features:
• Hybrid Whole Home Wi-Fi System: Combines Powerline and Wi-Fi in one solution for wider home coverage.
• 2× COVR-P2500 Extenders: Includes two Powerline Wi-Fi extenders for improved coverage.
• 1300Mbps Powerline Backbone: Uses existing electrical wiring as a high-speed network backbone.
• AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi: Provides wireless speeds up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 866Mbps on 5GHz.
• Smart Roaming: Automatically connects devices to the strongest available signal while moving around the home.
• Band Steering: Automatically places wireless devices on the optimal Wi-Fi band.
• MU-MIMO Wi-Fi: Transmits data to multiple wireless devices simultaneously for better efficiency.
• PLC MIMO: Improves Powerline throughput and performance.
• 3 Gigabit LAN Ports per Unit: Provides high-speed wired connectivity for fixed network devices.
• Covr Wi-Fi: Creates one seamless Wi-Fi network with one SSID.
• WPS / PLC Sync Button: Allows quick wireless connection and Powerline syncing.
• App and Web Management: Supports D-Link Wi-Fi app and web-based setup wizard.
• Expandable System: Additional COVR-P2500 extenders can be added to increase coverage.
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Hybrid Whole Home Powerline Wi-Fi System
• Model: COVR-P2502
• Included Units: 2 × COVR-P2500 Whole Home Powerline Wi-Fi Extenders
• Powerline Interface per Unit: 1 × PLC Interface Compatible with HomePlug AV / AV2.0, up to 1300Mbps
• Wireless Interface: IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/a Wireless WAN
• Ethernet Interfaces per Unit: 3 × Gigabit LAN Ports
• Antenna Type: 2 × External Antennas per Unit
• Wireless Bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• 2.4GHz Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
• 5GHz Wireless Speed: Up to 866Mbps
• Powerline Speed: Up to 1300Mbps PHY Rate
• Ethernet Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11ac Wave II, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Powerline Standard: IEEE 1901
• Security: 128-bit AES Data Encryption, WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
• Advanced Features: Covr Wi-Fi, Auto-Configuration, Wireless Roaming, Wireless Band Steering, Wireless Air Time Fairness, Web-Based Setup Wizard, Quality of Service, PLC MIMO, Wi-Fi MU-MIMO, Single Button WPS / PLC Syncing
• LED Indicators: Power, Powerline Signal Strength, LAN, 2.4GHz, 5GHz
• Dimensions Without Antennas: 140 × 68 × 47 mm
• Dimensions With Antennas: 140 × 79.7 × 47 mm
• Weight: 280g per Unit
• Power Input: 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 12W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 65°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL, CE/LVD, RoHS, WEEE
• Order Information: COVR-P2502 – Hybrid Whole Home Powerline Wi-Fi System containing two COVR-P2500 Whole Home Powerline Wi-Fi Extenders
Applications:
• Creating seamless Wi-Fi coverage across homes, villas, townhouses, lofts, duplexes, and larger apartments.
• Improving Wi-Fi coverage in rooms, floors, or areas where the router signal is weak.
• Extending Wi-Fi using electrical wiring as a Powerline backbone.
• Connecting wired devices such as NAS storage, gaming consoles, smart TVs, desktops, media centers, and network devices.
• Supporting streaming, internet calls, online gaming, web browsing, smart home devices, and everyday internet usage.
• Suitable for customers who want whole-home Wi-Fi without replacing the existing router.
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link COVR-P2502 for customers who need wider home Wi-Fi coverage with a stronger backbone than standard wireless extenders.
• It is a strong choice for homes, villas, duplexes, and multi-room spaces where Wi-Fi signal drops between rooms or floors.
• The hybrid Powerline + Wi-Fi design is useful because it uses the electrical wiring to help carry the network signal, reducing dependence on wireless signal strength alone.
• The 3 Gigabit LAN ports per unit make it practical for entertainment areas, offices, gaming setups, and rooms with several wired devices.
• This system is recommended when the customer needs seamless whole-home Wi-Fi, smart roaming, AC1200 wireless coverage, and stable wired connections through Powerline, but actual Powerline performance depends on the quality and layout of the electrical wiring.