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Bind IP to MAC Address in Smart Router Manager

JaayB
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‎14-06-2023 01:56 PM

Hi all,

I'm trying to do exactly what the subject says. I have a PC that I like to use as a server for game servers/files/jellyfin/whatever, and I am trying to wake it remotely from outside my LAN. This involves binding the MAC address of the machine to an IP address. I have already given it a static IP but apparently this is not the same thing as it doesn't push the magic packet properly when the machine is in sleep.

Is it possible to do this with the EE Router or do I need to buy a more advanced one?

Thanks!

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XRaySpeX
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‎14-06-2023 02:15 PM

Setting "Always use this IP" for that device in the My Network Settings of the router should do it.

You should configure the Ethernet Controller of the PC to "Allow this device to wake the PC".

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