Wake on LAN (WoL) is a technology that permits someone to turn ON a computer remotely. The network adapter on the computer listens to network activity and will turn the computer ON once it receives a special data packet called a “Magic Packet” that triggers the boot up. Wake on LAN is also referred to as Remote Wake-up.
For Wake on LAN to work on a computer, it must have the following:
• a wired connection to an active computer network
• motherboard
• network adapter and adapter driver that supports the standard Magic Packet format
• computer basic input/output system (BIOS) configured for WoL
• an operating system that supports WoL
• all routers between the remote location and computer required to WoL must allow IP directed broadcasts and support IPv4
NOTE: For information if your operating system supports WoL, you may contact the manufacturer’s technical support.
To enable Wake on LAN on your computer, click on the applicable operating system:
Step 1:
Right-click the Computer icon and select Properties.
Step 2:
Click Device Manager.
Step 3:
Click the arrow beside Network adapters to expand the category. Right-click the network adapter of your computer and select Properties.
Step 4:
Click the Advanced tab. Under Property, select Wake on Magic Packet with Value set to Enabled.
Step 5:
Click OK.
Step 1:
Right-click the Computer icon and select Properties.
Step 2:
Click Device Manager, right-click on the network adapter and click on Properties.
Step 3:
Select the Advanced tab. Under Property, select Wake on Settings with the Value set to Wake on Magic & Directed.
Step 4:
Click OK.