Can't get WOL to work

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  1. Posts : 51
    windows 10
       #1

    Can't get WOL to work


    In spite of the following I still can't get WOL to work: any suggestions please?

    Action taken:-
    1. TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper checked and Startup type set to ‘Automatic’.
    2. Network and Sharing Center->Change adapter settings->network adapter->Properties->Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)->Properties
    a. Advanced->WINS tab->NetBIOS Settings->Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
    3. Device Manager>Network Adapters > motherboard network adapter > Advanced tab
    "Energy Efficient Ethernet" and "Green Ethernet" value set to disabled.
    4. “Power Options” in “Control Panel”-> “Choose what the power buttons do” Clear the “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” check box.
    5. All settings saved and PC restarted.
    In (2) above, there is no option on my setup for "Energy Efficient Ethernet". "Green Ethernet" set to ‘Disabled’.
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  2. Posts : 4,224
    Windows 10
       #2

    Have you poked around your interface settings for specific WOL items? Here, for example, is what I see on my production desktop:
    Can't get WOL to work-wol-settings.jpg
    If you're lucky, you'll be able to manage this stuff explicitly. Just for the record what NIC are you using on the problem PC?
    Thanks,
    --Ed--
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  3. Posts : 51
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks ED. I've closed the office for today but will have a look in the morning.

    Ken
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  4. Posts : 8,057
    windows 10
       #4

    Are you trying on local LAN or via internet?
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  5. Posts : 51
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It's my LAN - only 4 machines on it.
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  6. Posts : 51
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #6

    In answer to Ed's message #2 this is the NIC Power Management option screen:-

    Can't get WOL to work-image.png

    As you can see all the correct options have been selected.
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  7. Posts : 1,471
    Win10 Home x64 - 1809
       #7

    Hey oldcelt,
    Have you checked if Simple TCPIP Services is installed/running and if your firewall has an inbound rule for UDP Port 9 ?
    See this link - How to use wake on LAN on Windows 10
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  8. Posts : 4,224
    Windows 10
       #8

    Yes, the WinAero stuff could also be quite helpful, if the blockage is because of communications issues, rather than device or interface configuration issues. Nice call, Eagle 51, and a good resource to go with it.
    HTH,
    --Ed--
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  9. Posts : 1
    Windows 10 Enterprise
       #9

    Check BIOS settings


    Have you checked to make sure Wake on LAN is enabled in the BIOS? Also the wake on magic packet is enabled on the Ethernet driver?

    https://www.howtogeek.com/70374/how-...o-i-enable-it/


    oldcelt said:
    In spite of the following I still can't get WOL to work: any suggestions please?

    Action taken:-
    1. TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper checked and Startup type set to ‘Automatic’.
    2. Network and Sharing Center->Change adapter settings->network adapter->Properties->Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)->Properties
    a. Advanced->WINS tab->NetBIOS Settings->Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
    3. Device Manager>Network Adapters > motherboard network adapter > Advanced tab
    "Energy Efficient Ethernet" and "Green Ethernet" value set to disabled.
    4. “Power Options” in “Control Panel”-> “Choose what the power buttons do” Clear the “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” check box.
    5. All settings saved and PC restarted.
    In (2) above, there is no option on my setup for "Energy Efficient Ethernet". "Green Ethernet" set to ‘Disabled’.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 51
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Simple TCP/IP Services are running and inbound rule for UDP Port 9 has been set.
    All advice given in the link - How to use wake on LAN on Windows 10 has been followed to the letter!

    Still no joy.

    The PC has a Gigabyte Ultra durable 3 motherboard and the BIOS does not have a 'Wake on LAN' setting - I've been through every item meticulously.
      My Computer


 

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