Windows 10: Wake on Lan not working on one of two identical computers

Hi,


I have TWO IDENTICAL computers, both are running the same windows version, with the same driver versions and updates installed.

BIOS settings are identical, too, and both computers are connected to the same switch.


On one of them Wake On Lan works, on the other it does not.


To add insult to injury, it used to work on both and then suddenly stopped working on one of them, and I don't remember making any changes to any network settings anywhere...


I'll just repeat it: both computers are identical, in hardware, windows version and settings, driver versions and settings, and bios settings.


I have NO idea where to look.


And yes, I am using the correct mac address when trying to wake that stubborn pc that refuses to wake up.


When I shut down that PC, the link LED on the switch gets turned off so the link goes down on shutdown.


Any suggestions?

:)

 

Wake On LAN is Not Working


I have been unable to get Wake on LAN functionality to work in Windows 10:

• I am attempting to do a Wakeup on LAN to my desktop computer which is running Windows 10 from my laptop which is also running Windows 10. The desktop computer is connected to my router through a wired Ethernet connection and the laptop is connected to the same router via a wireless connection
• I'm doing this within my Local Area Network so I'm not going through a router from the external network
• I've upgraded the driver on my network adapter to the latest version
• I've enabled all the required functionality in the BIOS to enable Wake on LAN
• I've turned on all the required settings in my network adapter to enable Wake on LAN
• I've disabled "Fast Startup" in Windows 10
• I'm using the "Wake on LAN" software application from Aquila Technology
• The software is installed on both my desktop and laptop and I've tested it with the desktop in "listening" mode and verified that the desktop receives "magic" wake-up packets when it is up-and-running
• When my desktop system is powered down and I send it a Magic Packet in exactly the same way as I did when it was powered up, nothing happens and it doesn't respond to the wake-up packet

Any suggestions of what I can do to further troubleshoot this problem?

Thanks,

 

Wake on lan not working.

Hi Raunak,

Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

Apologize for the difficulties that you're experiencing in Windows 10.

Please be assured that we will do our best to help you.

• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  

"Wake on LAN" is a powerful and convenient feature that enables users to remotely power up their computer over a network, saving energy while also allowing remote access to the computer when needed. However, Wake on
LAN, like many features that offer additional convenience, can also create a security risk by enabling power up capability on a computer which should only be powered up locally.

I suggest you to install Ethernet card drivers from the manufacturers website.

Also Use Network Configuration Settings. Please follow the below steps to troubleshoot with the issue:

1. In the Run box type “ncpa.cpl” and click “ok”.

2. Up next from the window that will be displayed choose “configure”, click on “advanced tab” and pick the “Enable PME” option.

3. Change the value into “enable”.

Hope it helps.

Kindly let us know if you have any further query on Windows, we are happy to assist you.

 

Wake On LAN is not working with Latest Windows 1803 and 1709

Hello SelaHin,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

You may follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the articles listed below:

HP PCs - Wake On LAN Does Not Work After Windows 10 Upgrade is Performed

Dell system models will not Wake-On-LAN in Windows 10


Regards,

Mala S

Microsoft Community – Moderator