Wake-On-LAN (Turn On PC Remotely) -- How?

[LUCI5R]

Ave,

I have the ASUS P5Q Deluxe motherboard and from what I understand, it supports Wake-On-Lan feature.

Here's what I'm trying to do. When I'm at work, I want to be able to turn on my PC if it's shut down. Is it possible to do this? If yes, can someone guide me how to go about accomplishing this?

Thanks!

[Soulburner]

Yes you can do this. I have tried to set this up in the past without success, probably due to configuration error though. This is useful if you use a remote control software, you can power on your remote PC, finish your business then turn it back off (or Standby, ideally).

Google Wake On Lan and you will get many guides explaining the process. Basically you need a program that will send a small packet to the sleeping PC that tells it to power on. It needs IP and some other info and any router it is behind must have an allowance made to allow the traffic.

[rogard]

http://www.depicus.com/wake-on-lan/wake-on-lan-gui.aspx

...is your friend

But please read this too:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb693549.aspx

[LUCI5R]

Thanks guys! I think I've figured out the most of it, I just need to give it a shot now.

[Serra]

Oh, here's one of those things not many guides tell you (that one might, if it does I apologize - I just never found one that did) - if you completely remove power to your computer, you will have to power it on once and shut it down again (without turning off main power to it) for WoL to work. This came to bother me as I have a UPS that hooks up to the computer and a number of always-on peripherals that I became accustomed to just turning off altogether at night by shutting the UPS off after shutting down my computer... but my computer would never WoL after power was restored until I had done that.

Of course, potentially mileage could vary by motherboard... but I kind of doubt it.

Incidentally, WoL is the one place I've truly found Debian to be vastly more convenient than Windows. With Windows I always hated getting WoL set up (I had to change it frequently from NIC to NIC) but Debian... finally a place where Linux was easier.

[gillbot]

Getting WoL was a nightmare at best on windows. The easiest thing I found was the AMD magic packet utility to send the "wake up" command. As far as i've found, it didn't matter how the PC was turned off so long as it was "ready" to be powered on, it would wake up. The thing most people mess up is the configuration of the system and preparation for WoL. IIRC, it's best to use a static IP instead of DHCP, it makes sending the wake up command easier.

[LUCI5R]

Alright, I've run into two problems.

The good news is, I got it all setup & working! Quite honestly, I didn't have any problems getting WoL to work. It was a first shot success.

Here's my problems:

a) I was using a free download from Cnet.Com called "Wake-On Lan", where you put your IP Address & MAC Address. The problem - It works only on LAN. I tried it at home using my Notebook & PC (On Router) and it worked! However, I need this to work over the Internet as I want to be able to turn on my Home PC from work. I use Remote Desktop Connection to control my Home PC from Work once it's On. Is there any other Utility/Script that I can use that will work over the Internet?

b) This is the bigger problem: After setting up preparations for WoL, My PC is randomly turning On now. It won't remain shut down. It just randomly turns on anytime, without instruction. I need to stop this. If it helps, this is what I setup:
ASUS P5Q Deluxe Motherboard
In BIOS -
Wake up by PCI Devices [Enabled]
Wake up by PCI-E Devices [Enabled]
In Windows -
Under 'Configure' for the Network Card,
Wake up from Shut Down [On]
Allow this device to turn on Computer from Shut Down [Checked]

I can post screen shots & stuff - but does anyone have any idea how I can stop the System from randomly turning On?

Thanks!

[gillbot]

It's turning on randomly due to broadcast traffic most likely, there's a microsoft technet article about this.

Getting it to work through a router is quite difficult. You may need to put that machine in the DMZ or unfirewalled zone of your router or forward the proper ports for it to get the command externally.

[LUCI5R]

Most likely you're very correct. And that is a problem I will have to work on resolving. I found a couple of applications that will send the packets over the Internet, so they'll work for me where Wake-On Lan didn't.

Now I just need to resolve the random turning On and I'll be all set.

It's turning on randomly due to broadcast traffic most likely, there's a microsoft technet article about this.

Getting it to work through a router is quite difficult. You may need to put that machine in the DMZ or unfirewalled zone of your router or forward the proper ports for it to get the command externally.

[gillbot]

http://www.depicus.com/wake-on-lan/woli.aspx

Try to check your network card properties.
Right click on your network connection, click properties, hit configure, go to the advanced tab, and check your WOL Capabilities. Make sure it is set to magic packet.

Also, be sure you have a port on your router forwarded to the machine you want to wake up.