Unable to activate Wake on LAN for Dell Optiplex 3020SFF model.
Unable to activate Wake on LAN for Dell Optiplex 3020SFF model.
The system is already using the newest BIOS version, which might be causing issues. It's possible the Ethernet controllers are contributing to the problem.
Right. But I suggest following those instructions to the T. But perhaps @dalekphalm has identified an uncorrectable issue that Dell hasn't fessed up to yet. At this point, I would refer to his experience given the number of those OptiPlex x020 series that he has had to work with. It's not the first time I've seen a vendor take multiple stabs at solving a bug, but in the end gave up because it was unfixable at last.
Thanks for the update! I'll check if finding a new Ethernet card is possible.
You might consider re-flashing the BIOS again. Obtain the BIOS EXE file and place it on a USB drive, then restart into the BIOS to apply updates directly from the USB. Unlikely to succeed, yet straightforward to perform. Difficult to predict—still a reasonable assumption. It’s not necessary for any issues you’ve faced recently or in the past. A PCIe network card should likely resolve it. Share your results if it works.