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WOL problem on NVX
I am trying to use the WOL function on a NVX If the NAS powers down, either by pressing the power button or using the built in power timer, then the WOL works if the packet is sent within a few min...
I see. What they call "ARP binding" is called "IP address reservation" in netgear routers.
When you said static IP address earlier, I was thinking about the local NAS address, not the ISP address (though you did say "external"...)
Whenever you forward ports, you should either use address reservation or assign static local address. So I agree you need it.
Most WoL utilities are designed for local lan use only, and broadcast the magic packets. With those tools you don't need static addresses (or forwarded ports) - but of course you can't use them over the internet.
When you said static IP address earlier, I was thinking about the local NAS address, not the ISP address (though you did say "external"...)
Whenever you forward ports, you should either use address reservation or assign static local address. So I agree you need it.
Most WoL utilities are designed for local lan use only, and broadcast the magic packets. With those tools you don't need static addresses (or forwarded ports) - but of course you can't use them over the internet.
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