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How to hardware-reset your DNS-323
There are 2 ways of hardware-resetting (or returning to factory defaults)
- From the web interface Tools>System>Defaults: Restore To Factory Default Settings
- Using the hardware reset button
The hardware reset button is documented in the D-Link DNS-323 Manual ver 1.2. (ftp://ftp.dlink.se/Products/dns-products/dns-323/Documentation/DNS-323_manual_12.pdf) however does not discuss how it is used.
How-to perform a hardware reset
- Shut down DNS-323
- Remove Power adapter cable and network cable
- Insert/press down paper clip/pen-tip into RESET pinhole at back of DNS-323 next to ethernet socket (keep it held down)
- Insert power adapter, press Power button at front of DNS-323, lights will come on
- Wait at least 10 seconds before releasing the RESET button
- Re-connect network cable
You can now use the EasySearch utility to search for your DNS-323. Note that EasySeach will only locate your device if you have left the name as dlink-xxxx, otherwise use a network IP-scanner to locate the device.
You device would have been reset to factory defaults, which would enable the DNS client utility as well.
