WOL issue with I225-V (3)

[Scort]

When configuring WOL on my PC(Z690 with Intel I225-V (3) Ethernet Controller), I encountered a problem.

The link speed during Standby(S3) or Power Off(S5) reduces to 10Mbps, while the 2.5GbE LAN port of my router(ROG GT-AX6000) seems does not support such a low link speed. Thus, the NIC cannot establish connection with my router, and the WOL won't work in this situation.

For my last PC, it had a Realtek 1GbE NIC with an option in settings that can keep full link speed of 1Gbps during S3 even S5.  Is it possible for I225-V?

[AlexKh]

Dear Scort,

How did you solve this problem?

I have a similar issue with I226 on MSI Z790.

WOL is not working and it is critical for me.

I tested now 3 other PCs at this network place (based Z170, Z87..) with old intel adapters and all of them have working WOL option

[Scort]

Hi AlexKh,

I bought a 2.5Gbps Switch. lol

Regards

[AlexKh]

Dear Scort, thanks for the reply.

Do you mean 2.5 Gbps switch can wake your PC?

which model have you bought?

[Scort]

Dear AlexKh,
Yes, a switch can automatically negotiate the link speed between devices.
The model I bought is TP-Link TL-SH1005. It supports the link speed from 10Mbps to 2.5Gbps.
In this scenario, my i225 still works at 10Mbps in S3/S5 while that of the router side is still 2.5Gbps.

Regards.