Windows 10: Broadcasts not being routed from WiFi to Ethernet by router

I recently started a transition from WiFi 5 to WiFi 6. Part of that transition included replacing my Linksys router with an ASUS RT-AX92U WiFi6 router. Ever since that change I have noticed that my desktop computer (connected via Ethernet) cannot be awoken with Wake On LAN packets from my phone or laptop (both connected via WiFi). However, the ASUS has a built-in utility to perform a Wake On LAN and that does work.

I suspect that the WOL is not being transmitted by the router from the WiFi side to the Ethernet side. I'll have to take a packet trace to confirm that, but that's the only explanation I can think of and it would match the behavior I saw years ago with another router.

Note that the WiFi clients and Ethernet are all on the same segment, so in theory a broadcast on the WiFi side should be transmitted to the Ethernet clients since they are all in the same broadcast domain.

Anyone have experience with this and know if there is some setting I should be looking for on the router to remedy this?

I've not opened a support case with ASUS as yet, thought that I would try here first.

:)

 

Wifi broadcasting

Every WiFi router is broadcasting ... that's how they work.

That's why it's so important to encrypt the radio waves.

 

I cant access to my wifi router

Wifi router

Hello marcosamerio..
If you are unable to connect access your wifi router then there must be some problem with connection. I think the following step scan help you to connect it properly to wireless router.

Connect your computer to the wireless router. Although you can access the router wirelessly, it is better to use an Ethernet cable to directly connect to your router so that you can securely adjust router settings. Plug the Ethernet cable into the appropriate Ethernet jack on your computer. Plug the other end of the cable into any one of the open Ethernet ports on the back of your wireless router.

2. Open a Web browser. In the URL address field, enter the IP address for your wireless router. This information should be contained in your router’s manual. If you cannot find it, enter “198.168.1.1” as the address. This is usually the default IP address for most routers.


3. Enter the username and password for your router. This should also be supplied in the router’s manual. If you don’t have this information, go to the RouterPasswords website and find the brand and model of your router. This site lists the default login information for most wireless routers.

4. You should now be able to see your wireless router settings. You can configure your network ports, as well as SSID (wireless network name) and passwords.

 

WIFI Works, Ethernet won't

OK but why?

NOT YELLING, JUST EMPHASIZING

Please note, I installed the new Lynksis, it worked just fine for 3-4 days on both my MACBOOK PRO when in ethernet connect and the Dell, then the ethernet just quit working for both my MacBook Pro and Dell desktop. It did work, then just quit for no apparent reason. WIFi for iPhone, iPad, Andriod Phone, and when I set to wifi for my MacBook pro all work fine.

Detailed history: I first noticed that on my Desktop dell that is CAT5 ethernet connected to the WIFI ROuter, that it stopped, no internet access. I began to trouble shoot, and turned off my WIFI on my MAcbook and it wouldnt work either, plugged into same router but different cat5 cable. At that time, all WIFI devices still worked. I figured that it must be the ethernet side of the WIFI router, so I replaced the router with brand new one. the Lynksys N900 listed in original thread. Ethernet and everything worked just fine for 3-4 days. But then ethernet quit, but wifi still works.

Whatever the problem, it affects both my MacBook Pro and Dell with WIN 7. I'm guessing it is NOT a computer problem, if it is it is affecting both my Mac and Dell, separate cat 5 cables to same wifi router

To remixedcat, I don't know for sure how to check IP settings, see above post, no damage apparent to anything.