How to factory reset D-Link DIR-501 rev A1 router – Default Login & Password

The D-Link DIR-501 rev A1 router has 300mbps WiFi, 4 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.

D-Link DIR-501 rev A1 default Password , Login & Gateway settings :

Default Gateway IP: 192.168.0.1
D-Link login instructions
Default username: admin
D-Link router default password list
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default DNS server: 192.168.0.1

How to factory reset (hard reset) D-Link DIR-501 rev A1 :

You can factory reset your D-Link DIR-501 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

How to login to the D-Link DIR-501 rev A1 :

Make sure you are connected to the router’s network, either by Wi-Fi or ethernet cable.
Open your browser and visit
http://192.168.0.1
You should be prompted with a login dialogue.
Enter the username: admin
and if it requires a password, leave it empty or try with admin / password
You will now be logged in. If you haven’t yet changed the defaul password, we recommend that you change it first
thing you do after logging in.

D-Link DIR-501 rev A1 router specifications :

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 16 MiB
Flash: 2 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands
2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN
1 x 100mbps port
ETH
4 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0
DIR-501 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-501 rev A1
D-Link stock firmware for the DIR-501 rev A1
Stock firmwares for the DIR-501 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.