DIR-842 rev A1
AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router

Name: DIR-842 rev A1
Brand: D-Link
Rating: 35 (3 reviews)

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0 USB-ports

The D-Link DIR-842 rev A1 router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the D-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals

DIR-842 rev A1 router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 64 MiB
Flash: n/a
Custom firmwares: None

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

D-Link DIR-842 review (quick overview)

Here is the quick comparison of how the D-Link DIR-842 compares to other routers on our site:

Average 35/100

Editor 84/100

WiFi 20/100

Hardware 3/100

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Hard reset instructions for D-Link DIR-842 rev A1

If your DIR-842 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-842 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. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

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-842 rev A1

If you have performed a reset of your DIR-842 rev A1 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default username: Admin D-Link router default password list
Default password: ''blank''
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.

DIR-842 rev A1 Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the D-Link DIR-842 rev A1:

D-Link stock firmware for the DIR-842 rev A1

Stock firmwares for the DIR-842 rev A1 are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.