As I said in my initial post:
I have tested: ... Reset Button
But I'll try to test it exactly in the way you describe it.
The Easy Search Utility did not work, so that may be an indication. I guess that the Easy Search Utility may query the NAS in the same way as when I try to login. But there shouldn't be any protocol difference between receiving the login page, and receiving the NAS authentication??
I tried to connect directly to the NAS before I left for work this morning (Norwegian time) and before I saw your instructions. I think I used a similar ip, but I'll try your proposal when I get home.
I'm in contact with dlink support norway, but they have a hard time putting me in contact with someone that knows the device.
Have you tried a different cable going to the NAS?
Yes.