DIR-853 rev A1
AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

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0 USB-ports

The D-Link DIR-853 rev A1 router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 1300 Mpbs.
It is also known as the D-Link AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals

DIR-853 rev A1 router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 880 MHz
RAM: 128 MiB
Flash: 16 MiB
Custom firmwares: None

Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
WiFi throughput: 1300 Mpbs
WAN: 1 x N/A port
ETH: 4 x N/A ports
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for D-Link DIR-853 rev A1

If your DIR-853 rev A1 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your D-Link DIR-853 rev A1 in the following way(s):

With the reset button

Locate the reset button on the back off the router
While the unit is powered on, press the reset button with a sharp object (e.g. paperclip)
Hold the button pressed for 10 seconds, then release.
The unit will reboot by itself and once the WLAN light stops blinking the factory reset is done.
You can now setup your router again through the user interface

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for D-Link DIR-853 rev A1

If you have performed a reset of your DIR-853 rev A1 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default Network name (SSID): dlink-XYXYXYX
Default username: Admin D-Link router default password list
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.