why is wake on lan so complicated

[mjz_5]

I dont understand why windows can't do this naively... like, why do we need all these stupid applications and magic packet this and wol app this...

you would think i could leave my computer in sleep mode and wake it up when i try to remote desktop it from work..

just bitching

 

[Jay_2]

if that was the case anyone could wake it.

 

[mjz_5]

if that was the case anyone could wake it.

computer wakes up, checks password, if password is no good, it goes back to sleep

 

[jimmyb]

I dont understand why windows can't do this naively...

Windows can't do anything when the computer is asleep or turned off. That's why.

 

[Bviper]

Create a batch file that runs the WOL app, sends the magic packet, closes, loads your saved RDP file, and connects.

Click the batch file...

Problem solved!

 

[mjz_5]

Create a batch file that runs the WOL app, sends the magic packet, closes, loads your saved RDP file, and connects.

Click the batch file...

Problem solved!

this will only work via lan, not from the internet

 

[Bviper]

Oh well then do what I did and create a bridged VPN. That way even the "magic packet" will be passed.

Although it does prove your point... being more complicated than its worth.