SB knows MAC address of server because they are on same segment (uses dynamic ARP). If they aren't (e.g. proxy arp or different subnets) then it will send the WOL packet to the wrong MAC address (e.g. the router's MAC address in the case of proxy arp or routing).
Different routers handle wireless in different ways-- if the cable router bridges the segments (so SB knows server's real MAC address) then WOL will work. If it does something other than simple bridging than the SB will send the WOL packet to the wrong MAC address and the server will not receive it. Can validate whether the router is the issue by temporarily connecting SB to wired segment on router to test WOL. If it works then the server is fine and the router is the issue. Good luck! BTW: Static IP vs DHCP will not change this situation -- syburgh ------------------------------------------------------------------------ syburgh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14239 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49204 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
