How to Reset the Dlink DP-300U

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On this page I will show you how to properly reset the Dlink DP-300U print server. This is not the same thing as a reboot. When I use the word reboot I am referring to a cycle in the power of the device. When I use the word reset I am talking about a complete factory restore of all settings. This means every setting you have ever changed is reverted back to factory defaults.

Warning: All of your previously saved data will be lost!

Other Dlink DP-300U Guides

This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DP-300U. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Reset the Dlink DP-300U

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This print server does not have a physical reset button. If you have changed your print server's IP address and have forgotten it don't panic. Using our free router detector software you can find out easily what the LAN IP address is.

Once you have logged into the Dlink DP-300U print server you should see the page below.

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This is the status page from your Dlink DP-300U router.

From the home page click the Tools tab at the top of the page.

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This is the general page from your Dlink DP-300U router.

Once you have reached this page you scroll down until you see Do you want to restore this device to factory default settings? Click the YES button.

Don't forget this erases every setting you have ever changed on this device.

Login to the Dlink DP-300U

Once you've reset your Dlink DP-300U server you'll need to log into it. This is accomplished by using the default IP address. Unsure where to find these? We have them listed for you in our Login Guide.

Change Your Password

There is no password to access the Dlink DP-300U so no need to change it.

Don't forget to reconfigure any settings you may have lost during the reset.

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Dlink DP-300U Help

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This is the reset router guide for the Dlink DP-300U. We also have the following guides for the same router: