Is it possible to use Logmein to connect to a sleeping (Mac) computer on a wireless network?

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Published on 2010-05-16T21:03:11Z Indexed on 2010/05/16 21:10 UTC
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I'm using logmein to access my Mac.

So I have the local logmein app running on my MacBook Pro, which is on my home wireless network. I access it either from the website (www.logmein.com) or the Logmein Ignition Apps on the iphone or ipad.

My problem is that I have to set my MacBook Pro to not sleep at all when plugged in to make this a practical solution, because logmein cant seem to wake it up. I did change the settings in System Preferences to allow "Wake from Lan", but it seems like this won't work with a a Wifi connection. Am I missing anything?

Assuming I'm not, is it bad for my computer to basically leave it running and not asleep most of the time?

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