Q: How to wake 2008 Mac Pro when its sleeping?
In the past, when my Mac Pro (2008) fell asleep, I could look on my laptop under the "Shared" header in a Finder window and the Mac Pro would be there. I could click on it and the Mac would wake up.
Now, I no longer see the Mac listed under the Shared section in Finder when its asleep, so I have to go push the power button. Back To My Mac is enabled, as is "Wake For Ethernet Network Access" in Energy Settings.
What am I missing?
Posted on Jan 23, 2016 8:21 AM
Sorry to resurrect this thread after so long. It turns out I was using the AirPort in Bridge mode, and my ISP router/modem was handling all the routing and IP addressing. After switching the AirPort to run in Router mode, the wake issues have nearly vanished.
Every once in a while I still have trouble waking the Mac, but nothing like before. If anyone comes across this make sure your AirPort is actually the device in charge of routing on your network.
Posted on May 17, 2016 10:44 AM

