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GS110TPv3: Wake On LAN (WOL) does not work, when 802.1x (MAC Authentication Bypass) is activated
Hello everybody, I'm running a Netgear GS110TPv3 with SW version 7.0.6.2. If MAC address check ("802.1X" ~ MAB) is deactivated on an affected switch port, wake on lan is working. If MAC address che...
Hello all,
problem has been discussed in the background with Netgear.
Result: Unauthenticated port blocks inbound a n d outbound traffic. This is also true for broadcasts. WOL packets therefore are not forwarded to the affected client. Wake up must fail.
2 options:
-hardened network access for clients with enabled 802.1x but no WOL... or
-disable 802.1x and use of WOL is possible, when using this kind of switch model.
Best regards,
Schnitzelprinz
Hi schumako,
I opened also a ticket via "hw replacement channel" and refered to this conversation. Thanks for your assistant today.
Offtopic: Restaurants are closed at the moment. Our kitchen is first choice during the Corona period :-)
Hello all,
problem has been discussed in the background with Netgear.
Result: Unauthenticated port blocks inbound a n d outbound traffic. This is also true for broadcasts. WOL packets therefore are not forwarded to the affected client. Wake up must fail.
2 options:
-hardened network access for clients with enabled 802.1x but no WOL... or
-disable 802.1x and use of WOL is possible, when using this kind of switch model.
Best regards,
Schnitzelprinz
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