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No “Wake for network access” over wired LAN

Hello,

I could not get “Wake for network access” to work over wired LAN connection. If I have WiFi enabled as well, or WiFi is the only network interface enabled the “Wake for network access” works fine. However, my Mac Pro is not responding to when I am trying to reach it remotely if only the wired Lan connection is used.

Mac Pro 6-Core 3.33GHz 24GB RAM, latest updates, Snow Leopard, “Wake for network access” enabled in Energy Saver settings.

It seams to me, that it was working some time ago.

Can anyone suggest me places to look to, settings to check, commands to run ..... to get it working?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 6Core 3.33GHz 24GB 4x3TB HDD+SSD

Posted on Jun 30, 2011 11:53 AM

17 replies

dnigrin

Level 1

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Jul 12, 2011 5:34 AM in response to Munas

Yes, I think 10.6.8 broke Wake On Lan functionality. See this thread for a possible workaround:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3146497?answerId=15524405022#15524405022

Munas Author

Level 4

1,270 points

Jul 12, 2011 7:48 AM in response to dnigrin

thank you dnigrin,

the problem solution you posted link to (replacing /System/Library/Extensions/IONetworkingFamily.kext file from the backup to the version that was working before 10.6.8 update) works well. Now wake on lan is back on my Mac Pro. Let's hope it will last longer than until next update.

No “Wake for network access” over wired LAN