Why is Wake-on-LAN not working?

WOL does not work when the system is running on battery. This is by design. Confirm that the link light remains on when the system is powered off. If there is no link light, then there is no way for the NIC to receive the magic packet to wake the system.

How do I enable Wake-on-LAN MSI?

In Windows device manager, go to “Network adapters” -> “Power Management” tab, and checked in the boxes [Allow this device to wake the computer].

How do I enable Wake-on-LAN on my Gigabyte motherboard?

Yes, it supports Wake on LAN. To enable it, please go to BIOS setting > [Advanced] > [Onboard Device Configuration] to setup [RTC SUPPORT] option.

How do I know if WOL is enabled in BIOS?

  1. Open the Device Manager, click Network adapters, right-click the Network Adapter to be WOL enabled, and click Properties.
  2. Click the Link Speed tab then verify installation of Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and verify it is the latest version.

How do I enable Wake-on-LAN in BIOS?

To enable Wake-on-LAN in the BIOS:

  1. Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.
  2. Go to the Power menu.
  3. Set Wake-on-LAN to Power On.
  4. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup.

How do I test Wake-on-LAN?

How do I know if Wake-on-LAN is enabled?

Expand “Network Adapters” and right-click your network adapter (typically Intel) and select Properties. Click the “Power” or “Power Management” tab and make sure WOL is enabled.

How do I enable Wake-on-LAN in BIOS Windows 10?

Does my motherboard support Wake-on-LAN?

Wake-on-LAN is dependent on two things: your motherboard and your network card. Your motherboard must be hooked up to an ATX-compatible power supply, as most computers in the past decade or so are. Your Ethernet or wireless card must also support this functionality.

How do I make my WOL work?

  1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click System.
  3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
  4. Expand the Network Adapters section.
  5. Right-click on your adapter and select Properties.
  6. Click the Advanced tab.
  7. Select Wake-on-LAN Options and click Properties. Set the following: Enable PME: set to Enabled.

Does my BIOS support Wake-on-LAN?

Not all BIOS will have a straight-up Wake-on-LAN option, and on some boards you may have to enable a “Power On By PCI Devices” setting. It varies from board to board, so a little trial and error may be in order.