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heldheld
Dec 16, 2021Aspirant
Setting up Wake on LAN on RBR20
Hi, I want to set up Wake on LAN for my PC via my Orbi RBR20 but I can't seem to find the option in the settings of the RBR20. Is it even possible to do this with this router?
- Dec 16, 2021
Alas, Orbi routers are not capable of generating Wake On LAN (WOL) packets. This is a computer management issue, not a network management issue. There are numerous alternative tools to generate the WOL packets. Here is one list of tools:
heldheld
Dec 16, 2021Aspirant
As far as I understand it, my router (which is my RBR20) has to send the packet to my PC. Every tutorial I've found about the subject states that I have to set that in the settings/web-interface of my router. I can't find that option though.
CrimpOn
Dec 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Alas, Orbi routers are not capable of generating Wake On LAN (WOL) packets. This is a computer management issue, not a network management issue. There are numerous alternative tools to generate the WOL packets. Here is one list of tools:
- heldheldDec 16, 2021Aspirant
Aaaah I see. I found out that the software I downloaded for it has the capability to send the packets itself, I didn't realise that until your post made me look for it. Thanks a lot! Turned out I had everything set up correctly already without even realizing it :)