Re: How to turn on a computer remotely using X10 type devices

["Martin Hirsch" <martinhirschREMOVE THE SPAM@xxxxxxx>]

Yes, wireless network. I don't want to have to go into another room to send
a signal to the computer I'm trying to use. Note that computer is going to
be behind flat screen TV and not easily accessable.

"AP" <cat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In article <G188i.152918$Fk2.5400@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Martin Hirsch"
> <martinhirschREMOVE THE SPAM@xxxxxxx> says...
>> Hi
>>
>> I would like to hide my computer and be able to turn it on remotely. I
>> have
>> X10 remotes and would like to know if anyone has been able to interface
>> somthing so computer can be turned on remotely (in the same room).
>>
>> Computer will be in wall unit with TV and be used as a media center
>> computer.
>>
>> Thanks, Martin
>
>
> are youplanning to connect computer to your home network? If so... I
> would investigate "W-O-L" (wakeup on Lan option)
>
>
> AP