On 25 June 2015 at 06:53, javadayaz <javada...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > > Posting after a very long time.. :) > > Ive run into a bit of a problem trying to wake my laptop (connected via > wifi) from suspend using my Android phone. Ideally I would like it to wake > as soon as my phone is connected to my wifi. For this purpose ive > downloaded the WOL app and configured (correctly i think). My WOL is > configured to G so i know ive turned it on. > > I can put it in suspend using the XBMC remote app. > > Im using a Virgin Superhub router. > > The only thing I can think of is when I wake the laptop manually it shows > as Wifi being disconnected. It will then proceed to connect to the wifi. I > dont know if this bit is important but i thought id mention it. > > Any idea what I may need to do please? > > Generally speaking it looks like it isn't possible over wifi for a couple of reasons: for one it just doesn't work as the 'magic packet' can't be sent. For two, a suspended laptop is effectively off, just with its state saved and isn't listening to anything. My laptop certainly needs to connect to wifi when woken up and I would assume most others do as well.
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