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Setting up Wake-on-Lan (WoL)

Setting up Wake-on-Lan (WoL)

This guide will show you how to enable Wake-on-LAN (WoL) on your computer, allowing you to remotely power it on over your network.

 

Prerequisite:

  • A computer that supports WoL (check your computer's or motherboard's documentation)

Enable Wake-on-LAN in BIOS

  1. Access BIOS: Reboot your computer and press the designated key at the boot screen (usually Delete, F2, or another function key). The key will be indicated on the screen.

  2. Locate WoL Option: In the BIOS menu, find the Wake-on-LAN option. It may be clearly labeled or included in settings like "Resume By PCI-E Device" (e.g., on MSI motherboards). Refer to your motherboard's manual for guidance.

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  1. Enable WoL: Toggle the setting to enable it.

 

 

Note:
Some computers may only support WoL from sleep mode, while others allow it from a powered-off state.

Tip:
Check your PC or motherboard documentation as some manufacturers may require disabling certain sleep modes (e.g., S3/S4) to enable WoL.