How do I enable Wake-on-LAN on Ubuntu Server?

To enable WoL in the BIOS, enter the BIOS setup and look for something called “Wake up on PCI event”, “Wake up on LAN” or similar. Change it so that it is enabled. Save your settings and reboot.

Does Wake-on-LAN work with Linux?

It would be best if you used software to send WoL ( Wake-on-LAN ) magic packets to the target system. You will find various tools for all modern operating systems, including MS-Windows 8/10, Apple macOS & OS X, all modern Linux distros, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD and many smartphones.

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.

Why does my Wake-on-LAN not work?

If Wake on LAN is not working, the problem might be your BIOS settings. To fix the problem, you need to boot into BIOS and adjust some settings. Ensure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS under Power Management settings. Ensure that Deep Sleep is disabled in the BIOS (not applicable to all systems).

Do you need a network card for Wake-on-LAN?

WOL must be enabled in the both the basic input/output system (BIOS) and the network card. In order to enable WOL in the BIOs quickly and easily, some manufacturers provide methods for managing BIOS settings remotely or through scripts.

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 you send WOL packets?

To send the wake-up packet to one or more computers on your network, check them from the list, then click the Action button then Wake up. You can also schedule and automate the use of Wake On LAN: check the target computers from the list , then click the Action button then Schedule.

Does my computer support Wake-on-LAN?

Does Your Computer Support Wake-on-LAN? Wake-on-LAN has a few caveats when it comes to support. First, the network card of the computer being woken up needs to support the feature. Pretty much any modern Ethernet adapter will support Wake-on-LAN, but wireless adapters rarely do.

Does my network card support Wake-on-LAN?

Wake-on-LAN has a few caveats when it comes to support. First, the network card of the computer being woken up needs to support the feature. Pretty much any modern Ethernet adapter will support Wake-on-LAN, but wireless adapters rarely do.

Does WOL work from shutdown?

Wake-on-LAN (WOL) allows a computer to be powered on or awakened from standby, hibernate or shutdown from another device on a network.

What port is used for WOL?

UDP port 9
Wake-on-LAN uses UDP port 9 by default, to send WOL messages. This port is available for use on most Windows computers.