How to Set Up Wake on LAN (WoL) on Windows 11

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An easy guide to get your PC to turn on remotely

Written by Stan Kats | Edited by Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Enabling in Settings
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• Enabling in Device Manager
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• Enabling in BIOS/UEFI
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Wake on LAN allows you to turn on your computer over a network by sending something called a "magic packet." Windows 11 allows Wake on LAN (also called WoL), but the settings are a little buried if you don't know where to look. In this article, we'll go over three ways you can enable WoL on Windows 11. Read on to learn how!

Ways to Enable Wake on LAN in Win11

• In your Settings app, go to your Ethernet adapter's settings to enable WoL.
• In Device Manager, open your Ethernet adapter's Properties menu to enable WoL.
• Open your BIOS/UEFI and find the Power Options, Power Management, or Advanced tab to enable WoL (Wake on LAN).

Steps

Section 1 of 3:

Enabling in Settings

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   Open your Windows settings. There are a few ways you can do this:

   • Press ⊞ Win+I.
   • Type Settings in the taskbar search bar and click Settings in the Start menu.
   • Click the Windows icon to open the Start menu and click Settings.
   • Right-click the Windows icon in the taskbar and click Settings.
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   Click Network & internet in the left-hand sidebar. It has an icon of a Wi-Fi signal.
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   Click Advanced network settings. It's the last option in the Network & internet menu.
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   Click on your Ethernet adapter to expand it. Your Ethernet connection should be at the top of the Advanced network settings menu.
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   Click Edit next to "More adapter options." This is at the bottom of the list of options under your Ethernet adapter.
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   Click Configure…. It's near the top of the screen, under the name of your Ethernet adapter.
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   Click Advanced. The tab is located at the top of the window.
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   Scroll down and click Wake on Magic Packet. You likely won't see an option that says Wake on LAN, but Wake on Magic Packet is the same thing.
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   Change the "Value" drop-down to Enabled. Optionally, you can also set Wake on pattern match to Enabled, and WoL & Shutdown Link Speed to 10Mbps.
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    Click the Power Management tab. It's at the top of the window, all the way to the right.
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    Check all the options on this screen. The options are:

    • Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power
    • Allow this device to wake the computer
    • Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer
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    Click OK. Your settings will be saved, and you can now use Wake on LAN to wake up your computer.
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Section 2 of 3:

Enabling in Device Manager

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1. 
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   Open Device Manager. There are a few ways to do this:

   • Right-click on the Windows icon and click Device Manager.
   • Type Device Manager in the taskbar search bar and click Device Manager in the Start menu that comes up.
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   Expand the Network adapters option. The list is organized alphabetically, so Network adapters should be located under Monitors and above Other devices.
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   Right-click on your ethernet adapter and click Properties. This will open a new window.
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   Click Advanced. The tab is located at the top of the window.
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   Scroll down and click Wake on Magic Packet. You likely won't see an option that says Wake on LAN, but Wake on Magic Packet is the same thing.
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   Change the "Value" drop-down to Enabled. Optionally, you can also set Wake on pattern match to Enabled, and WoL & Shutdown Link Speed to 10Mbps.
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   Click the Power Management tab. It's at the top of the window.
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   Check all the options on this screen. The options are:

   • Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power
   • Allow this device to wake the computer
   • Only allow a magic packet to wake the computer
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   Click OK. Your settings will be saved, and you can now use Wake on LAN to wake up your computer.
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Section 3 of 3:

Enabling in BIOS/UEFI

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1. 
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   Open your Windows settings. The easiest way to get to the BIOS/UEFI is to do so from your Windows Settings. There are a few ways you can access your settings:

   • Press ⊞ Win+I.
   • Type Settings in the taskbar search bar and click Settings in the Start menu.
   • Click the Windows icon to open the Start menu and click Settings.
   • Right-click the Windows icon in the taskbar and click Settings.
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   Click System. It's in the left-hand sidebar, and it has an icon of a computer screen.
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   Click Recovery. It has an icon of a drive with an arrow above it.
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   Click Restart now. It's next to the "Advanced startup" header. This will restart your computer immediately, so make sure any open documents are saved to avoid any data loss.

   • You'll have to click Restart now a second time to get your computer to fully restart.
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   Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings. Once your computer restarts, you'll see a blue screen with various options. Choosing these options will open your BIOS/UEFI.
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   Click Restart. Your computer will restart and put you in BIOS/UEFI mode.
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   Go to the power options tab. As every motherboard is different, this tab won't be in the same spot for every BIOS/UEFI. The tab might be called "Power Options," "Power Management," or "Advanced."
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   Enable Wake on LAN (WoL). Once you do so, save your changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI. Restart your computer if it doesn't restart automatically to apply the new BIOS/UEFI settings you've set.
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