Etisalat Router DIR 853 Complete Configuration and Change WIFI Password 🔑 Course

Here’s a complete guide to configure your Etisalat DIR-853 router and change your Wi-Fi password. This works for most UAE Etisalat-issued D-Link DIR-853 routers.

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🔧 Step-by-Step DIR-853 Configuration + Change Wi-Fi Password

📶 1. Connect to the Router

• Connect your device (PC or phone) to the DIR-853 router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.

• Default Wi-Fi name and password are usually on a sticker on the back or bottom of the router.

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🌐 2. Login to Router Admin Page

• Open a browser and type:

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  http://192.168.1.1
  

  or

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  http://192.168.0.1
  

• You’ll be prompted for login.

Default credentials (unless changed):

• Username: admin

• Password: admin or printed on the router label.

🔒 If you’ve changed the password and forgotten it, you may need to reset the router using the reset button (hold for 10 seconds).

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📡 3. Change Wi-Fi Name and Password

Once logged in:

1. Go to Wireless Settings or Wi-Fi Setup.

2. You’ll see two sections:

   • 2.4GHz Wireless

   • 5GHz Wireless

For each:

• SSID (Wi-Fi Name): Change to whatever name you like (e.g., "MyHomeWiFi")

• Password / Pre-Shared Key: Enter your new Wi-Fi password.

📌 Password Tips:

• Minimum 8 characters

• Use a mix of letters, numbers, symbols

After saving, all connected devices will be disconnected and need the new password to reconnect.

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🔁 4. Save and Reboot

• Click Save Settings or Apply.

• Some routers may automatically reboot.

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⚙️ 5. Other Recommended Settings

Optional but useful:

➤ Change Admin Password:

• Go to Maintenance > Admin

• Set a new login password for the router itself

➤ Enable MAC Filtering (Optional)

To block/allow specific devices.

➤ Set Parental Controls:

Under Advanced > Access Control

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📱 Quick Video Walkthrough (Optional)

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 D-Link DIR-853 Configuration for Etisalat

To configure your D-Link DIR-853 router for use with Etisalat, follow these steps:

Basic Setup

Physical Connection:

Connect the Etisalat fiber/modem to the WAN port of your DIR-853 router

Power on the router

Access Router Interface:

Connect to the router via Wi-Fi (default SSID is usually on the router label) or Ethernet cable

Open a web browser and go to http://dlinkrouter.local or http://192.168.0.1

Login with admin credentials (default is often admin/password - check your router label)

Internet Configuration

Quick Setup Wizard:

Run the quick setup wizard if available

Select "Dynamic IP (DHCP)" as connection type (most common for Etisalat)

Manual Configuration (if needed):

Go to "Internet" or "WAN" settings

Select "Dynamic IP (DHCP)"

Enable "Clone MAC Address" (sometimes required by Etisalat)

For PPPoE (if required by Etisalat):

Select PPPoE connection type

Enter Etisalat-provided username (usually your Etisalat account number)

Enter password (provided by Etisalat)

Wi-Fi Configuration

2.4GHz Band:

Go to Wireless Settings

Set SSID (network name)

Select WPA2-Personal security

Set a strong password (8+ characters)

5GHz Band:

Repeat same process for 5GHz network

You can use same SSID and password or different ones

Advanced Settings (Optional)

Port Forwarding (if needed for specific applications)

Parental Controls (to manage internet access)

Guest Network setup (recommended for visitors)

Final Steps

Save all settings

Reboot the router

Test your internet connection

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