I recently built a new media server and signed up for a PLEX Pass. I love everything about it except not being able to wake up (WOL) my server from sleep mode using a magic packet. I do not want my media server running 24/7 for hardware longevity purposes, energy efficiency and I would like the server to run quieter when not in use (located in my living room). I also understand I can simply download a "Wake on Lan" app which would alleviate my problem but add an unnecessary step when trying to access my media. Also, I would like to eventually share my library with friends and family, thus not having them download apps to wake my server.
I've spent the past few days trying to diagnose this problem with no positive result. I've read online that this isn't possible while other posts state that it is. I think this is a necessary feature to include.
What I've done to troubleshoot:
- Ensured my WOL settings are enabled in BIOS.
- Ensured my WOL setting are all turned on under the "Power Management" tab for my Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver.
- Ensured that "Wake on Magic Packet" is enabled under the "Advanced" tab for my ethernet driver.
- I've successfully woken my media server by using "Wake on LAN" software on both my Android phone and separate laptop.
So is it possible or not? If not, is this being worked on for a future release? It would be nice to get a confirmation of this from an actual PLEX employee.
Important System Notes:
- Windows 10 (x64)
- 16gb RAM
- OS running off of 256GB SSD
- Direct LAN connection
- Nighthawk R6400 wirelss router
- ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem
- Xfinity Broadband (90mb down, 11mb up)
Thank you in advance for any insight on this issue.