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Takoru

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Hello,

I just got my new NAS (Synology DS213j) and want to wake it up with Wake on Lan, when I want to connect to my NAS.

Is it possible to do following?:

  • If the NAS is not in use, it has to sleep to save energy.
  • If I access my NAS, my Asus RT-AC66U should wake it up.

The NAS will be accessed from different devices, a Windows computer and XBMC.

The best thing would be, if my Asus RT-AC66U would be able to send the Wake on Lan Port 9 to the NAS automatically, if I want to access my NAS from any of my devices.

My Asus RT-AC66U has installed the newest firmware of RMerlin, Asuswrt-Merlin 3.0.0.4.354.29 Beta 1.

I'd be really happy if someone could help me.
 
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The router has no way of knowing you are trying to access the NAS. LAN connection go through the switch, they are never even processed by the firmware.
 
I see, thanks then RMerlin.

Is there something simple to start my NAS automatically if my HTPC is starting (A startup program for Windows or XMBC which is able to send a WOL package maybe)?
Also, is there any App for WOL you would recommend?

Thanks a lot so far!

Edit: I'll use the DS Finder app from Synology, it's all I need, just not automated. :)
 
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This is a different approach, but your DS213j had the ability to put the hard drives in hibernation which greatly reduces power consumption. Also, you can create a custom power schedule. All of this can be done via the web gui in Control Panel/Hardware.
 

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