Ever since upgrading from kernel 4.15.0-23 to -24, -29, -30, I have had my router, when first powered on, also start my computer. This results in a number of internet-dependent applications having to be re-set when the Network Manager has to re-establish a connection.
There is no provision in my BIOS (American Megatrends) to circumvent this happening other than wake by keyboard or wake by mouse which are both disabled. Nor is there a setting for wake-on-lan in my router (Fritzbox 7490).
Using the ethtool, wake-on is set to d (disable) as is the setting in Network Connections and these settings are still in place after a reboot.
Although I can easily circumvent this phenomenon by reverting to kernel 4.15.0-23, I am puzzled as to 'why it is so' and would welcome suggestions for a solution.
(Resolved) Router wakes Computer with kernel 4.15.0-30
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(Resolved) Router wakes Computer with kernel 4.15.0-30
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Re: Router wakes Computer with kernel 4.15.0-30
The fault is in /lib/modules/4.15.0-30-generic/kernel/drivers/net/ethernet/atheros/alx/alx.ko
Development Team is aware and working on a solution.
So, Patience Grasshopper
Development Team is aware and working on a solution.
So, Patience Grasshopper
Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon
Re: (Resolved) Router wakes Computer with kernel 4.15.0-30
Posted in case anyone else has experienced this problem.
The automatic wake-on-lan problem continued with kernel 4.15.0-33.
The situation was resolved by fitting a Realtek ethernet adapter card (from my spare parts box), thereby bypassing the motherboard Atheros chip (motherboard Gigabyte Z77-D3H).
Wake-on-lan is now under control.
Once again I can enjoy the security updates provided by newer kernels.
The automatic wake-on-lan problem continued with kernel 4.15.0-33.
The situation was resolved by fitting a Realtek ethernet adapter card (from my spare parts box), thereby bypassing the motherboard Atheros chip (motherboard Gigabyte Z77-D3H).
Wake-on-lan is now under control.
Once again I can enjoy the security updates provided by newer kernels.
Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon