DHP-500AV
PowerLine AV 500 Adapter

The D-Link DHP-500AV router has No WiFi, 1 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the D-Link PowerLine AV 500 Adapter.

Quick links:
Default password/Login


DHP-500AV router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 16 MiB
Flash: 4 MiB
Custom firmwares: None
Connectivity
WiFi: No ()
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x N/A port
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for D-Link DHP-500AV

If your DHP-500AV 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 DHP-500AV in the following way(s):

With the reset button

  1. Locate the reset button on the back off the router
  2. While the unit is powered on, press the reset button with a sharp object (e.g. paperclip)
  3. Hold the button pressed for 10 seconds, then release.
  4. The unit will reboot by itself and once the WLAN light stops blinking the factory reset is done.
  5. 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:
  1. When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
  2. While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
  3. 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 DHP-500AV

If you have performed a reset of your DHP-500AV device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

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.

DHP-500AV 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 DHP-500AV:

D-Link stock firmware for the DHP-500AV

Stock firmwares for the DHP-500AV 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.




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