How to Setup 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.

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✅ Prerequisite:
💻 A computer that supports WoL (check your computer's or motherboard's documentation 📖)

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🖥️ Wake-on-LAN (WoL) Setup by Manufacturer

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🖥️ Alienware Systems

1. Enter BIOS: Press F2 during boot.
2. Navigate to: Power Management.
3. Set:

• Deep Sleep Control → Disabled.
• Wake on LAN → Enabled.

4. Save and Exit: Apply changes and exit BIOS.

Note: Some Alienware models may not support WoL. If the option is unavailable, consult the system's manual or support resources.

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🔧 ASRock Motherboards

1. Enter BIOS: Press Del or F2 during boot.
2. Navigate to: Advanced > ACPI Configuration.
3. Set:

• PCIE Devices Power On → Enabled.

4. Save and Exit: Press F10, confirm changes.

Note: Enabling PCIE Devices Power On allows the system to be powered on via network activity through the PCI-E interface.

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🔧 ASUS Motherboards

1. Enter BIOS: Press Del during boot.
2. Switch to Advanced Mode: Press F7.
3. Navigate to: Advanced > APM Configuration.
4. Set:

• ErP Ready → Disabled.
• Power On By PCI-E → Enabled.

5. Save and Exit: Press F10, confirm changes.(ImmyBot Community, Lenovo Support)

Note: Disabling ErP Ready ensures the network adapter remains powered during shutdown or sleep states, allowing WoL to function properly.

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🔧 Biostar Motherboards

1. Enter BIOS: Press Del during boot.
2. Navigate to: Advanced tab.
3. Set:

• ACPI / PME Wake Up from S5 → Enabled.
• ErP Control → Disabled.

4. Save and Exit: Press F10, confirm changes.

Note: Disabling ErP Control ensures the network adapter remains powered during shutdown or sleep states, allowing WoL to function properly.

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🖥️ Dell Desktops & Laptops

1. Enter BIOS: Press F2 during boot.
2. Navigate to: Power Management > Wake on LAN/WLAN.
3. Set:

• Wake on LAN → LAN Only or LAN with PXE Boot.
• Deep Sleep Control → Disabled.

4. Save and Exit: Apply changes and exit BIOS.

Note: Disabling Deep Sleep Control ensures the network adapter remains powered during shutdown or sleep states, allowing WoL to function properly.

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🔧 MSI Motherboards

1. Enter BIOS: Press Del during boot.
2. Navigate to: Settings > Advanced > Wake Up Event Setup.
3. Set:

• Resume by PCI-E Device → Enabled.
• ErP Ready → Disabled.

4. Save and Exit: Press F10, confirm changes.

Note: Disabling ErP Ready ensures the network adapter remains powered during shutdown or sleep states, allowing WoL to function properly.

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🔧 Gigabyte Motherboards

1. Enter BIOS: Press Del during boot.
2. Navigate to: Power Management or Advanced tab.
3. Set:

• PME Event Wake Up → Enabled.
• ErP → Disabled.

4. Save and Exit: Press F10, confirm changes.

Note: Disabling ErP ensures the network adapter remains powered during shutdown or sleep states, allowing WoL to function properly.

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🖥️ Lenovo ThinkPad/ThinkCentre

1. Enter BIOS: Press F1 during boot.
2. Navigate to: Config > Network.
3. Set:

• Wake on LAN → Enabled.
• Deep Sleep → Disabled.

4. Save and Exit: Apply changes and exit BIOS.

Note: WoL is typically available on Lenovo's business-class systems. Consumer models may lack this feature.

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🧪 Testing Wake-on-LAN

• Tools: Use utilities like WakeMeOnLan.

• Requirements:

• Target PC must be connected via Ethernet.

• MAC address of the target PC is needed.

• Ensure the PC is in a sleep, hibernate, or shutdown state (not unplugged).

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