topic RE: Is there a way to forward wake on LAN packets across VLANs? in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

Is there a way to forward wake on LAN packets across VLANs?

davidj_cogliane — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:54:00 GMT

We are replacing a Cisco network and the customer currently has 8 helper addresses on the server VLAN. When we asked for clarification we were told it is setup that way to allow their FOG server to wake devices across the network.

Thanks,

RE: Is there a way to forward wake on LAN packets across VLANs?

Henrique — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:06:00 GMT

Hi David, please see the article below:

https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/articles/How_To/How-to-Allow-Wake-on-LAN-Magic-Packets-to-...

Hope it helps.

RE: Is there a way to forward wake on LAN packets across VLANs?

Drew_C — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:06:00 GMT

You may also be able to use Directed Broadcast.

RE: Is there a way to forward wake on LAN packets across VLANs?

davidj_cogliane — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:06:00 GMT

Thanks, that looks like a promising alternative.