Setup Router logo in white Setup router name logo in white
Get Software

How to Reset the Dlink DCS-930L

Thumbnail image of Setup Router Staff
Setup Router Staff
(Last Updated: ) | Reading Time: 3 minutes

With this page I will be showing you how to reset the Dlink DCS-930L Internet camera. When I use the word reset I am talking about a full factory restore of settings. This means every single setting you have ever changed in the lifetime of this camera will be reverted back to the original factory settings. This is not the same thing as a reboot. When I use the word reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power to the device. This can be done manually by unplugging the power source, waiting a full 30 seconds, then plugging the power back into the camera.

Warning: When you reset this device you could end up with more problems than you started with if you are unaware of the settings that will be changed. Things to consider before continuing are:

  • The camera's main username and password are reverted back to the original factory username and password.
  • The Internet name/SSID and password are likewise erased and put back to original values.
  • If you use a DSL connection you probably need to re-enter the ISP username and password. More can be learned by calling your Internet Service Provider.
  • If you have changed any other settings on this camera you should write them down so you can reconfigure them after the reset is complete.

Other Dlink DCS-930L Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DCS-930L. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Dlink DCS-930L

Use a VPN Instead

Have you considered using a VPN instead of forwarding a port? For most users, a VPN is a much simpler and more secure choice than forwarding a port.

We use and recommend NordVPN because not only is it the fastest VPN, it includes a new feature called Meshnet that makes forwarding a port no longer necessary for most applications. With NordVPN Meshnet, you can connect to your devices from anywhere in the world, completely secure, over a highly encrypted VPN tunnel.

When shopping for a VPN, make sure that they meet the following criteria:

  • Your VPN provider should have a no-logs policy. This means that they do not keep any logs of any kind.
  • Make sure that your VPN provider has lots of exit nodes all around the world.
  • Check that your VPN will not affect your speed.
  • Verify that your VPN provider uses WireGuard as the underlying protocol.
  • Many people prefer a VPN provider that is not based in the United States.

This is the list of requirements that we used when we were shopping around for a VPN provider. There are lots of free, shady VPN providers out there that we looked at and dismissed.

Based in Panama, using diskless servers, and with over 6,100 servers in 61 countries, we can safely say that NordVPN satisfies all of these requirements.

NordVPN is the fastest VPN!

Once you've set up your NordVPN account on multiple computers and enabled Meshnet, you can seamlessly access all of your devices as if they were on the same network. You don't even have to log in to your router. It's very simple.

Every time you click on one of our affiliate links, such as NordVPN, we get a little kickback for introducing you to the service. Think of us as your VPN wingman.

Begin by locating the reset button on the back of the camera. We have circled it for you in the image below:

router reset factory settings
This is the reset page from your Dlink DCS-930L router.

Take the tip of an unwound paperclip to press and hold this tiny button for about 10 seconds to begin the reset process. If you don't hold this button down for long enough you simply reboot the camera instead of resetting it like you wanted.

Remember this reset is erasing every single setting you have ever made changes to. If you want to avoid this loss you should try other troubleshooting methods first.

Login to the Dlink DCS-930L

After resetting your Dlink DCS-930L camera you'll need to log into it. This is done by using the default username and password. These can be found in our Login Guide.

Tip: If the defaults aren't working for you it could be because the reset button wasn't held down for long enough.

Change Your Password

Once you've logged in we suggest setting a new password. A strong password contains no personal information and is 14-20 characters in length. For more help visit our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

Setup WiFi on the Dlink DCS-930L

Now let's turn our attention to the WiFi section. You need to change the SSID, the Internet password, and check the security method you use. We recommend using WPA2 with a nice strong password for your Internet. If you want a full set of instruction check out our guide titled How to Setup WiFi on the Dlink DCS-930L.

Don't forget to sign up for NordVPN's promo deal before it's gone.

NordVPN faster than ever deal!

You might notice that most of our site doesn't have ads on it. This is because we use partnerships with companies like NordVPN to keep the site running. Thank you for supporting us by using our referral links.

Dlink DCS-930L Help

Be sure to check out our other Dlink DCS-930L info that you might be interested in.

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DCS-930L. We also have the following guides for the same router: