Cross post from the "Cannot locate the DNS-323 on network using Easy Search utility" thread (page 2 on DNS-323 thread);
Hardware version B1
Firmware version 1.03 (upgraded successfully to 1.06)
2 X 500G Maxtor drives.
After initial connection, I was able to get into the admin panel, and change the default
settings to what I wanted, activated the UPnP, IiTunes and FTP servers, setup network
access, connected via FTP etc. Everything was working fine. I was able to map
network drives, connect via FTP, login to Admin panel etc.
Then I did something very stupid ..... edited a saved config file with WORDPAD (don't ever
do this!), went into the Admin login panel, clicked on SYSTEM tab and told the DNS-323
to re-start with the modified config file, which it duly tried 2 do. I got the "wait re-booting"
page whilst the time counts down, and then it died.
I have tried everything to revive it, but no success. Here's what happens:
1. Power up DNS-323 and it starts, with power light flashing (like its supposed to).
2. After a few seconds, the drive lights turn solid blue.
3. The network light turns solid blue, but flashes once in a while.
4. The power light never stops flashing.
5. The DNS-323 does not connect to the DIR-655 router ........ so I cannot
see the DNS-323 with either a browser or the Easy Search Utility.
6. Pushing the keyhole re-set button to restore to factory settings does nothing, no matter
how long it is depressed.
7. The power button never stops flashing.
8. The only way to interrupt the DNS-323 is to pull the power cord.
So, bottom line is, I cannot access to any form of Admin function to reset the damn thing.
Is there any other way or method that one could use to "flash" an original factory default
operating system and configuration onto the DNS-323, so that I can have access to it
I have also tried a direct cable connection from my laptop to the DNS-323, but could not see
it. However, I might have done something wrong. With such a direct cable connection,
must a crossover cable be used ?? (I thought most RJ-45 ports on all devices are auto-detect
in today's world, so that any cable can be used). Also, how does one setup the IP configuration
on the laptop's NIC so that it can see the directly connected DNS-323
This thing is brand new and I really want to get it working (I promise never to edit a config
file myself again!), and any help is appreciated ........... tried going thru D-Link's tech support
on the phone but that is a lost cause ..........
HELP !!
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