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How to Reset the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat

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On this page I will show you how to reset the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat router back to the original factory defaults.

However before I begin I need to differentiate between two easily and often times confused terms. They are a reboot and a reset. When I use the term reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power to the device, nothing more. When I use the term reset I am referring to a complete factory restore. This means every single setting you have ever changed on this device is reverted back to original factory defaults.

Warning: When resetting this router you need to be careful. To avoid irritation and confusion later on we strongly recommend making a list of all the settings you have ever changed on this device. Consider the following:

  • The router's setup username and password are reverted back to how they were from the factory.
  • The Internet name and password are also lost and reverted back to how they were out of the factory.
  • If you use a DSL style connection you need to re-enter the ISP (Internet Service Provider) username and password. Call your local ISP for this information.
  • Have you ever forwarded a port? Have you ever created any parental controls? All changes you have made in the past are erased and put back to how they were out of the factory.

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For the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat router you can find the reset button on the far right side of the back panel.

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This is the reset page from your Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat router.

For this D'link model you may need a third hand to help you reset the router.

  • Unplug the power source from the router.
  • Insert an unwound paperclip or similar object into the reset button and hold the reset button down.
  • While still holding the reset button down with a paperclip plug the power source back into the router.
  • Continue to press the reset button down for another 5 seconds.

Warning: If you hold the reset button down for less time you may end up only rebooting the router. However for this particular model of D'link if you hold the reset button down for 8 seconds (3 seconds longer than needed) you place the router in crash mode. To exit crash recovery mode you'll need to call the D'link Technical Support. This model of D'link is trickier than most to reset. Be careful and be warned.

It's also important that you remember a true factory reset erases every single setting you have ever changed on the router. Due to this loss we strongly recommend trying other methods of troubleshooting first.

Login to the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat

Following that you'll need to log into your Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat router. Do this by using the factory default username and password. Not sure where to find these? Worry not. We have them listed for you in our Login Guide.

Change Your Password

Now that you've logged into your router we recommend setting a new password for it. This can be anything you like, however bear in mind that a strong password consists of 14-20 characters and includes no personal information. For more helpful hints like these be sure to visit our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

Tip: To keep from losing your new password try writing it on a note and attaching it to the underside of your router.

Setup WiFi on the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat

It is time to check on the WiFi settings. These include the SSID, the Internet password, and the security method. If you want help with these you can take a look at our How to Setup WiFi on the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat.

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This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DIR-620 Etisalat. We also have the following guides for the same router: