[ubuntu-uk] Enabling Wake on Lan on Ubuntu laptop

[javadayaz]

Absolutely.

But can i not set the wifi to On even though the laptop is suspended?

On 25 June 2015 at 08:00, Simon Greenwood <sfgreenwood at gmail.com> wrote:

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> On 25 June 2015 at 06:53, javadayaz <javadayaz at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> 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.
>
> s/
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Regards

Javad
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