![]() In case you have a USB network adapter, Wake on LAN may only work when the device is in the sleeping state mode because turning off the computer will stop providing power to the USB port. If you sent the wake command, but the computer is not turning on, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can follow. How to troubleshoot WoL problems on Windows 11 ![]() Click the download link to save the app on your device.Īfter you complete the steps, use the network addresses to send a magic packet to wake up a device remotely with your particular application.Open the NirSoft download (opens in new tab).You have been warned.įor this guide, we picked the "WakeMeOnLan" tool from NirSoft to wake a device remotely: Warning: The app we are using works as advertised, but it's a third-party tool, and you should use it only at your own risk. You may also be able to wake a device through the WoL feature built into the router. You can use virtually any third-party application for Windows, Linux, Mac, mobile apps for Android and iPhone, or custom scripts to send a magic wake-up packet. Also, you may want to disable the feature inside the firmware. You can always disable the WoL feature using the same instructions mentioned above but on step 9, make sure to disable the option and other settings you may have selected. All the devices will need to have a static IP address in the network.After you complete the steps, you can proceed with the instructions to use a third-party tool or script to send a wake-up packet over the network to the device you want to start. ![]() AutoRemote, AutoTools and EventGhost are needed for the project to work. Or create a time context profile to allow it to be toggled in the background. Due to Android 9+ permission changes, you will need to enable GPS location manually (at least battery saving mode). This will allow AutoRemote (Android) and EventGhost to still being in contact when no internet connection is available by whatever reason. * Enable the 'Try to contact via local ip if available' option at the end of the plugin window (without adding any IP address). The key you need to add for your device will appear after ' ' at the top of the browser's URL address bar. * When having to add the Key for the device we are going to register in AutoRemote plugin (EventGhost), you can get it by copying the AutoRemote (Android) generated URL and paste it on your browser. Inside EventGhost, select 'Autostart' just above the AutoRemote plugin, right click on it and select 'Paste'. Select all the content of the TXT file and copy it to the clipboard. To add the project folder to your EventGhost tree. After checking that AutoRemote (Android) and EventGhost are communicated each other you can delete test actions. Go here to learn how to configure EventGhost. Go to: Registered Devices (bottom icons), and authenticate the session with your Google account. Go to: Preferences (bottom icons) > EventGhost (Other Settings), and enable 'Skip Public IP' option. Once your new AutoRemote URL ID is on the screen. Allow AutoRemote to access device's storage (Android permission popup).Ģ. * To get rid of AutoRemote and AutoTools notifications when sending/receiving cmds, go to the device's Android App Settings and disable notifications for both apps. You can search for your device's (or component's) manufacturer website for instructions on how to do that. * As every device is a world, I won't cover how to enable Wake On LAN on this guide. * If you have problems receiving the ping response back from your devices, it's probably of its firewalls. * When registering device's names on AutoRemote as well as EventGhost, use the same exact names to configure them, as these names will be used within 'Setup' task inside the project. Configure your devices to allow them to receive WOL Magick Packet. Install AutoRemote and AutoTools (Android), and EventGhost + AutoRemote Plugin (Windows).
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