The Wake On LAN feature isn't functioning despite receiving magic packets, as confirmed by Wireshark analysis.
The Wake On LAN feature isn't functioning despite receiving magic packets, as confirmed by Wireshark analysis.
The ability to trigger different patterns to wake the machine is the core issue. Microsoft essentially reinvented the solution, which has made matters more complicated.
The intended process for waking on LAN involves sending a magic packet to a broadcast MAC address, repeating the actual MAC address inside the packet multiple times.
Microsoft introduced features allowing data into IP headers and port numbers, but the main problem remains: when the machine is in WOL mode, it lacks an IP address and fails to respond to ARP packets. This prevents Wake on WAN from functioning.
Additionally, wake-on-LAN packets cannot be sent from another subnet due to this issue. The ARP request gets no response, causing the packet to be dropped.
The solution should revert to the original method. Microsoft recognized that WOL was ineffective and their modifications only worsened the situation. I stopped using WOL many years ago and now rely on the boot-on-power restore method.
Here’s what you need to observe in Wireshark for the pattern.
Please review the images provided and let me know if you’d like further clarification on what details are safe to share publicly.
Instead of relying on the Microsoft settings, go directly into the BIOS and adjust what can be changed manually.
Probably check that your MAC address on the Ethernet is a0ad9fdc1d4b... as you suspect from your capture.
This might indicate an unusual incompatibility between Microsoft and the BIOS.
Micosoft seems to control certain aspects in the Ethernet chipsets, so the BIOS may also need some tweaks.
The packets you record look like the standard WOL packet.
You might assume Microsoft accepts this format by default, but it’s unclear if their updated version is superior.
Even if it functions, it can sometimes fail unpredictably...or require sending numerous WOL packets to fully activate it.
The recurring statement "... does not support this..." must be investigated. Firmware? That needs clarification. I observed 16 occurrences of the K's in the Wireshark log, suggesting the MAC address (a0ad9fdc1d4b) is transmitted at least 16 times from the Raspberry Pi. I’m uncertain whether other bytes within the packet or standard data are being sent as a whole. It’s important to verify if the complete packet matches the network adapter we’re using. The target MAC address (physical address) should also be confirmed as correct for the connectivity in use. Target MACs can be wired, wireless, or Bluetooth, depending on the adapter’s capabilities. I recommend using PowerShell commands like Get-NetAdapter to explore more details about the network adapter. For guidance on what Microsoft Windows and similar systems accept—this is indeed a concern—see the documentation here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powerS...ver2025-ps
Thank you for your time and effort, but I’ve decided to move away from WOL. I have a more straightforward solution that suits my requirements.
Purchased a Fingerbot on Aliexpress that allows me to control it remotely, enabling me to press the power button on my PC whenever needed.
Thank you once again!