WAN (Wide Area Network) support
As the name WOL indicates (Wake on LAN), there is no direct support outside
the boundaries of your LAN (Local Area Network). A LAN typically ends as soon
as routers or layer 3 switches are used to transfer network data from point A to
point B. Routers are typically used to access the internet. Layer 3 switches are
typically used to control network traffic within larger facilities to avoid unwanted
network traffic on different segments within the network.
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Without using routers or layer 3 switches, magic packets can be sent within
a LAN without problems.
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When your company uses layer 3 switches, your IT department might need
to help you set up their layer 3 switches to allow WOL magic packets to
reach your remote GEN Series system.
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Sending the magic packets for WOL from a location outside the LAN (WAN
setup) may require a VPN connection to the target LAN or special settings
to the LAN internet router.
For additional information on Wake On LAN, please refer to:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake-on-LAN
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