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WAN question

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Tsaico

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I just replaced my 3com with a Lynksis 10/100 and it came with the WOL cable (this is the first time I have bought a retail card). But that left me wondering, "Why would anyone need this?" So I would like to hear from people who actually use this function. If you don't actually use this option, then just read the other people's replies.
 
I use it in a print server at work.. the computer can doze most of the time, and will wake up by the event. You'll be able to conserve energy 🙂

basically wake on LAN is most useful for remote controlled boxes. not much use if you are using the computer directly.

 
Hardware and OS are likely factors, too. When I played with WOL, a few years ago, not all functions (modem and DUN, for example, I recall) would wake up.
 
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