NIC doesn't always stay awake when PC is off (for Wake-on-LAN)

[Elliot B.]

I have a Dell Precision T1600 (2012 model), which I use as a Plex / file server.

 

It contains an Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet NIC (2011 model).

 

Each night, I use TeamViewer to turn the server (located downstairs) off.

 

Each morning, I use Aquila Technology's WakeOnLAN to turn the server back on from my main PC (upstairs).

 

However, sometimes, the software fails because, when I check on the server, the NIC's lights aren't flashing on the back of the system.

 

This happens 50% of mornings.

 

Any idea how to keep the NIC awake?

[Mindovermaster Moderator]

Can you use Wake on LAN? (WOL) In BIOS, should be that option.

[Elliot B.]

23 minutes ago, Mindovermaster said:

Can you use Wake on LAN? (WOL) In BIOS, should be that option.

As I said mate, it's all working - but only around 50% of the time 😞

[Mindovermaster Moderator]

8 hours ago, Elliot B. said:

As I said mate, it's all working - but only around 50% of the time 😞

Oh, I thought WOL was in the BIOS, not a seperate program. True?

[Elliot B.]

32 minutes ago, Mindovermaster said:

Oh, I thought WOL was in the BIOS, not a seperate program. True?

You enable the Wake-on-LAN feature in the BIOS/UEFI then use software, in my case Aquila Technology's WakeOnLAN, to remotely wake it up.

[Mindovermaster Moderator]

51 minutes ago, Elliot B. said:

You enable the Wake-on-LAN feature in the BIOS/UEFI then use software, in my case Aquila Technology's WakeOnLAN, to remotely wake it up.

Oh, OK.

 

Did you try any other WOL software? To call the culprit?

 

I think (wait for BudMan on this) only onboard graphics can be woken up. You know, all the time. I'm not 100% sure, though...

[Elliot B.]

I was unable to edit my original post but this morning, I checked the BIOS and the option had disabled itself last night. I will keep an eye on it.

[Mindovermaster Moderator]