Resetting the d link 300 router. Hard hardware reset

In order to reset the settings of the D-Link DIR-300 router to the factory settings, three methods are used: software - via the device's web interface; hardware - through working with the router directly; hard hardware. The methods presented in this manual are used in all DIR-300 models: D-Link DIR-300 NRU B5, B6, B7 and D-Link DIR-300 C1 A, D1. If the user is faced with a problem with resetting the D-Link router model DIR-300, this article will help solve them.

Attention! Resetting the routers erases all user data and settings. You need to save the configurations to be able to restore them later.

This method is to use software provided by the manufacturer to be able to reset the old parameters to the default configurations. The method is fast and simple, as it is done in a few clicks on the computer. To reset the parameters, you must:

D-Link DIR-300 hardware reset to factory settings

The router can be reset by hardware, by mechanical operations on the device, when there is no access to the web interface due to a lost password or technical problems. Possibly a software failure or the device is not properly connected.

In D-Link DIR-300, resetting the settings using this method is not difficult and will take a little time.

The method replaces D-Link DIR-300 with factory parameters and allows you to reset the password for the web interface to the standard one. For this you need:

Hard hard reset

There are situations when the methods described above are ineffective, in which case there is a so-called hard reset. This method differs in that it clears parameters and user data from both conventional and non-volatile memory. A large amount of useless "garbage" accumulates in the cell, it usually cannot be completely removed. To reset the router, you need to:

If all else fails

When Reset does not help, and the methods described above proved to be powerless, you should contact the service center, where the router will go through the procedures for testing and restoring the firmware. Most likely, the problem is already in the internal "stuffing" of the device.

The D-Link DIR-300 wireless Wi-Fi router is a true long-liver in the SOHO device market. The first version came out about 10 years ago. Since then, more than ten hardware revisions have been replaced - there have been successful and unsuccessful versions. The appearance has also changed several times during this time. Despite this, for all these revisions there is one general advice - if your router is wildly stupid, slows down, does not distribute WiFi or does not connect to the Internet, try resetting the DIR-300 to factory settings. Most often, this simple action will help solve the problem. True, then you have to configure the router after the reset. But that's a completely different story.

You can make a reset of the DeLink Wi-Fi router in two simple ways:

1. Reset button

This method is sometimes referred to as "Hard Reset" in the circles of network specialists. It is suitable in cases where it is not possible to log in through 192.168.0.1, the device does not allow it into the configurator with the standard admin password, or it does not respond at all.

In whatever case your D-Link DIR-300 is made - in vertical or horizontal - it must have a button for restoring the factory parameters. It is signed as "Reset".
This is how it looks on the old version in a horizontal case with an antenna:

In the vertical case of revisions DIR-300A, D1 and NRU B7, it is also located on the back wall, next to the power connector.

Structurally, the button is made so that it cannot be activated accidentally with a finger, that is, it is sunk deep into the body. You can press it only with the help of foreign objects - a paper clip, toothpick, pencil or ballpoint pen. This must be done on the switched on router.

Pressing should be gentle, you should feel the movement of the button. After that, you need to hold it down for 9-10 seconds. As soon as the indicator lights on the front of the device blink, release the key and wait until the gadget is fully loaded.

2. Software reset of the router

This method is more correct, since the router itself sets the factory configuration and reboots with it.

To reset DIR-300 programmatically, you need to go to its web interface. On the latest firmware versions (ver. 2.5.X, light interface), you need to open the section System >>> Configuration:

On the page that opens, there will be a button "Factory settings" - click on it. The router will ask if we are sure to reset the D-Link router to zero. We agree and wait for the completion of the operation.

On previous versions of the software (version 1.X.X, dark gray interface), there was a "System" button in the upper right corner of the web interface. Clicking on it opened the following menu:

We click on the item "Factory settings" in it and do a complete factory reset of the configuration.

In the oldest revisions of DIR-300 with an orange interface, in order to reset the router to the factory parameters, it was necessary to go to the section Maintenance >>> Save and Restore:

There will be a "Restore Device" button, by clicking on which you can completely reset and reset your DeLink DIR-300 router to its original state.

Resetting the router settings is done by pressing and holding the Reset button on the back of the router.

In order to get into the web interface of the router, you need to open your Internet browser and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar, Username admin, field password leave blank (provided that the router has factory settings and its IP has not been changed).

Change of the factory password.

By default: Login admin, password admin

Couriers-customizers must change the password in the settings to the Serial number indicated on the box (S / N). When reconfiguring, it is also recommended to use as a password for the router and wi-fi S / N (serial number).

In the router interface, go to the System tab, Administrator password menu.

In field Password(New Password) enter a new password.

In field Confirmation(Confirm Password ) repeat new password.

Then press the button Save Settings.

After that, the router will offer to re-enter its settings.

Setting up Wi-Fi on the router.

In the router interface, go to the tab Wi-Fi, menu basic settings (Basic settings).

1.SSID the name of your wireless network.

2. In the tab Wi-Fi, choose Security Settings.

3. In the drop-down list Network Authentication (Network Authentication): select
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK mixed is the most secure way to protect your wireless network.
In the encryption key field PSK .
You must enter any set of numbers, length from 8 before 63 ... They also need to be remembered so that you can specify them when connecting to the network. It is recommended to use the serial number of the device (indicated on the box, in the form S / N ########) as a key. Click on the button "Change" to apply and save the settings.