- To enable Wake on LAN on the device firmware, use these steps:
- On the Windows Start menu search for settings
- Click on Update and security
- Click on Recovery, and press the Restart now button located on right side under Advanced startup
- Click on Troubleshoot.
- Click on Advanced options.
- Click the UEFI Firmware Settings option.
- Click the Restart button.8. While in the firmware settings, navigate to the power settings and enable the "Wake on LAN" (WoL) feature. The option may have a slightly different name since the majority of the manufacturers build their firmware differently. If this is the case, make sure to check the device documentation online for more specific details. Once you complete the steps, you can proceed with the instructions to configure the feature on Windows 10.
Windows configuration:
To enable WOL on Windows 10, use these steps:
- On the Windows Start menu search for settings.
- Click on Network & Internet.
- Under the "Advanced network settings" section, click the Change adapter options button.
- Right-click the active network adapter and select the Properties option.
- Click the Configure button.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Select the Wake on Magic Packet option.
- Use the "Value" drop-down menu and select the Enabled option.
- (Optional) Select the Wake on pattern match option.(Use the "Value" drop-down menu and select the Enabled option.)
- (Optional) Select the WoL & Shutdown Link Speed option.(Use the "Value" drop-down menu and select the 10Mbps option.)
- Quick note: The optional settings may be required if you use a network adapter from Realtek.
- Click the Power Management tab and check the Allow this device to wake the computer option.
- Check the Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer option.
- Click the OK button.