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I can successfully wake my computer if my Android device in connected to the local network but I can't wake my computer from another network.
All BIOS WOL settings are enabled. I also opened a port (9 UDP) and I'm using DDNS.
In my firewall there is a rule to allow incoming packets in port 9.
I'm trying to check if my computer receives the Magic Packet using Wireshark but I don't see any incoming packets. I'm sending the packet using Fing (Android app).
What am I doing wrong?
Note: I'm running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Thanks for your reply it explains a lot. But I read the following:
The easiest way to issue a Wake-on-LAN command from outside your local network is through your web browser, and the absolutely simplest way to do that is through your router.
It says that with DD-WRT you can turn your computer on from anywhere. Is this possible? – kalpetros – 2014-08-18T21:46:59.517I'm not sure how you do that from your web browser, unless you make all the work before that, that may include configuring your router and something else to send the magic packet for you. With dd-wrt, yes, you can turn your computer on from anywhere, as long as your router is turned on 24/7. I have found these threads on SuperUser that will probably help you further: http://superuser.com/questions/266009/wol-wake-on-lan-over-internet and http://superuser.com/questions/18298/is-automatic-wake-on-lan-possible-with-dd-wrt
– Valmiky Arquissandas – 2014-08-18T23:48:22.293That's why it's called "Wake-on-LAN" It's supposed to work in LANs.
So by your definition I shouldn't be surprised that by using a LAN cable I can access my NAS, but not Google? – Mike de Klerk – 2017-01-18T13:56:43.540I'm not sure what you mean. What you call a "LAN cable" (which is an informal name) links machines in a local network - that is, a network where you can route frames in layer 2, which is the required scenario for WoL. What you do with that network is up to you. You can also call it an Ethernet cable but flow ATM traffic in it. – Valmiky Arquissandas – 2017-01-19T19:04:43.567
much like the raspberry pi solution, you can try the app i created and install it on an android device you have lying around the house. it will forward the WOL packet and broadcast it in the LAN so your PC will wake: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianco.wolproxy&hl=en
– Itay Bianco – 2018-06-07T14:56:21.890